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
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Happy National Donut Day
Happy National Donut Day! My sweet tooth and I are celebrating #NationalDonutDay with some donuts from The Salty Donut and a fabulously juicy family drama based book recommendation! “We Are the Brennans” is a new juicy family saga from Celadon books. Thanks to Celadon for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review! I … Continue reading Happy National Donut Day
Currently Reading: “Park Avenue Summer”
Book: "Park Avenue Summer" by Renee RosenGenre: Historical FictionPublication Date: April 30th 2019Synopsis: (Amazon) "It’s 1965 and Cosmopolitan magazine’s brazen new editor in chief—Helen Gurley Brown—shocks America and saves a dying publication by daring to talk to women about all things off-limits...New York City is filled with opportunities for single girls like Alice Weiss, who leaves her … Continue reading Currently Reading: “Park Avenue Summer”
“Mexican Gothic” Book Review
Book: "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-GarciaGenre: Gothic/Horror/ThrillerRating: 4/5 StarsFive Word Description: Creepy, Eerie, Addictive, Unpredictable, Mysterious "Mexican Gothic" written by Silvia Moreno-Garcia is a gothic thriller that has completely shaken up my reading routine in the best way!The book synopsis is shared below from Amazon. Synopsis: (From Amazon)"After receiving a frantic letter from her newly-wed cousin begging … Continue reading “Mexican Gothic” Book Review
“The Boyfriend Project” Book Review
Book: "The Boyfriend Project" by Farrah Rochon Genre: Romance Rating: 5/5 Stars Finally, we have a romance novel that 21st century women can really rally behind! "The Boyfriend Project" by Farrah Rochon features a contemporary storyline featuring main character, Samiah who is a STEM genius working at a tech company called Trendsetters. After she faces … Continue reading “The Boyfriend Project” Book Review
“Beach Read” Book Review
Book: "Beach Read" by Emily HenryGenre: Romantic Comedy/Drama Rating: 4/5 Stars"Beach Read" by Emily Henry is a romantic comedy/drama novel set to release on May 19 2020. The story follows romance author January Andrews who is staying at her late father's beach house and desperately trying to write her next novel. When the book opens, January … Continue reading “Beach Read” Book Review