Lawson is back again with her humorous and poignant observations about life, mental health, and life in rural Texas. SYNOPSIS From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened comes a deeply relatable book filled with humor and honesty about depression and anxiety.As Jenny Lawson’s hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers... Continue Reading →
A contemporary romance that reminded me of all the hopes I had for Jerry McGuire brought to fruition. I loved the emphasis on family and wanted only the best things for both of these characters. As long as they ended up together! THE SYNOPSIS Leading Ladies do not end up on tabloid covers. After a... Continue Reading →
This short but sweet book with gorgeous photos instantly brought me clarity on these two talented Queens. It is as close as I can come right now to seeing a drag show and I will take it! SYNOPSIS Drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry, and... Continue Reading →
Cletus and Jenn are my favorite pairing of all of the Winston Brothers Series and this new book had me falling in love with this adorable couple all over again. Clear your calendar because I had things to do yesterday but once I started I couldn't put it down! SYNOPSIS Jennifer Sylvester made her deal... Continue Reading →
Elton John has been a major star my entire life. I remember him singing at Princess Diana's funeral and I have always been impressed by the work his AIDS foundation does for the world. I love all of his popular songs and I was aware of his struggle with addiction. But I wouldn't have considered... Continue Reading →
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston was voted the Winner of Goodread's Best Romance for 2019. I saw this book everywhere lately and found that I couldn't resist diving into it myself. SYNOPSIS What happens when America's First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? When his mother became President, Alex Claremont-Diaz... Continue Reading →
I'll be honest. I have a hard time recommending romance books to a general audience. If someone asks me for recommendations, I have many. But I have questions first. That's because romance is personal. One person's romantic gesture is another individual's suffocating display of affection. Furthermore, what appeals to a reader at one point in... Continue Reading →
I used to be wretched at remembering author's names. In fact, long ago, I was interviewing for a job at a book store and when they asked me my favorite authors I completely blanked. It was mortifying. I looked like a fake book lover. Since then, I have nearly compulsively tried to remember author's names and... Continue Reading →
I picked up Fred Van Lente's first books Ten Dead Comedians because I was searching for books for my annual Frighteningly Good Reads. The cover was adorably intriguing. I was pleasantly surprised by the caliber of the writing and subsequently not surprised at all to discover that Van Lente is a heavily published and popular comic... Continue Reading →
Ten Stand-Ups. Nine Murders. One Solution. Frighteningly Good Read #1 has to be Ten Dead Comedians by Fred Van Lente. I picked up this book just recently because the cover art tickled my haunted little heart. I assumed that it was a YA novel but it is most assuredly an adult level murder mystery. Nine stand... Continue Reading →
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