Swept Off Her Feet by Hester Browne

Now, chic lit is often used with great disdain to dismiss a book. Well, I proudly enjoy most stories that would probably be considered chic lit except I just call them fiction. Although, I do wish we could get away from some of the covers (Hello Publishers!) that are typically Barbie pink or feature women in uncomfortable,... Continue Reading →

January 24, 2017 0

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

This book was published in 2012. It is the captivating story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla that lives on display in a shopping mall. Katherine Applegate's Ivan was inspired by the real Ivan, the Shopping Mall Gorilla. This book is told from Ivan's perspective during a period of dramatic changes in his life. I failed this book... Continue Reading →

January 18, 2017 0