Lit and Lattes Book Club: May Selection

Book: “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus Genre: Historical Fiction Meeting Date: May 28th 2022 Synopsis: “Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the early 1960s and her all-male team at … Continue reading Lit and Lattes Book Club: May Selection →

September Hopefuls

With summer reading coming to an official close, September is bringing a full slew of promising books! I’ve been in the mood to read some darker fantasy reads, so I’m diving into “House of Salt and Sorrows” first in an audiobook format. I figure that with this read, I’m preparing for “Spooky Season” and all … Continue reading September Hopefuls →

Mountain Getaway: Reading Updates!

The Farmhouse Café in Sylva, North Carolina The last few weeks have been oh so good. Our family packed up and headed to the Great Smoky Mountains and we’ve been hiking, laughing and reading together against the beautiful outdoorsy backdrop. I wanted to write a quick note and share what we’ve been reading and loving! … Continue reading Mountain Getaway: Reading Updates! →

Mountain Vacation Reading

The mountains are calling, and I must go. But… not without my books! We’re off on a mountain vacation to disconnect and relax! When packing for this trip, I realized that I may require an extra bag just for the books I wanted to bring. After sifting through my TBR cart and selecting some highly … Continue reading Mountain Vacation Reading →

“The Siren” Book Review

Book: “The Siren” by Katherine St. John Genre: Fiction/Suspense Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger’s Note: Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Content Warning: Drugs, Sexual Assault, Violence “The Siren” by Katherine St. John is a story that takes place on a Caribbean Island … Continue reading “The Siren” Book Review →

“Of Women and Salt” Book Review

Book: "Of Women and Salt" by Gabriela Garcia Genre: Historical Fiction/Fiction Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to Flatiron Books for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Author Gabriela Garcia has brought the Cuban legacy in Miami to readers in the form of her debut novel, "Of Women … Continue reading “Of Women and Salt” Book Review →

“Before the Ruins” Book Review

Book: "Before the Ruins" by Victoria Gosling Genre: Thriller Rating: 4-/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review! Book Synopsis: (From Amazon) "It's the summer of 1996 and school's out forever for Andy, her boyfriend Marcus, her best friend Peter, and Em. When Andy's … Continue reading “Before the Ruins” Book Review →

“You Have A Match” Book Review

Book: “You Have A Match” by Emma Lord Genre: Young Adult Fiction Format: Audiobook Rating: 4+/5 Stars Blogger’s Note: Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the gifted copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. “You Have A Match” is a novel from Emma Lord that tells the story of Abby, a teenager … Continue reading “You Have A Match” Book Review →

Book Mail: Vol. 6 Grand Central Books

Books: "Thick As Thieves" by Sandra Brown (Crime, Thriller) "Lost Souls At The Neptune Inn" by Betsy Carter (Historical Fiction) Blogger's Note: Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the free copies of these books in exchange for an honest review! With school ramping back up and fall just around the corner, stress has been … Continue reading Book Mail: Vol. 6 Grand Central Books →

“The Perfect Escape” Book Review

Book: "The Perfect Escape" by Suzanne Park Genre: YA Romantic Comedy Rating: 5/5 Stars Five Word Description: Young, Nerdy, Adorable, Fun, Techy Blogger's Note: Thank you to the author and publisher for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "The Perfect Escape" is such a iconic YA novel! Looking … Continue reading “The Perfect Escape” Book Review →