A Very Lucky Girl

Blaming podcasts for my short-ish reading lists lately. Cold ( detailing the disappearance of Susan Powell in Utah) created a monster and now I can’t stop listening to true crime. HELP ME. Crime Junkie is my current audio of choice and I'm surprised I'm sleeping at night tbh. self-portrait anytime Chris Harrison isn't on my TV screen What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera 3 stars A little more YA than I anticipated, but cute dialogue and relatable sentiments. It was infinitely more fun reading this after a trip to NYC because I definitely understood “there are a million and a half people in Manhattan, but none of them make eye contact unless you already know them.” But even several references to Levain bakery didn’t make up for a relatively shallow storyline and the theory that “the universe” works for us and against us. The Never List by Koethi Zan 3 stars Even though I’ve been listening to true crime podcasts like villains are going...

February was a “light” month in terms of novel volume, but some gems were certainly uncovered. March has been mind-blowing and I hope to share those soon!! Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 5 stars Be prepared to feel all the feels with this one. It’s our book club read for April and I’m looking forward to discussing it with some of my favorite ladies. The books covers themes from one spectrum to another: prejudice, resilience, desperation, and determination (to name just a few). You’ll be captivated by Kya and intrigued by the mystery of her life in the marsh. Swimming Pool Sunday by Madeleine Wickham 2 stars Fun Fact: Madeleine Wickham is a pseudonym for Sophie Kinsella (whose books I adore), so I was looking forward to this read. Unfortunately, I wasn’t impressed by the storyline and the writing wasn’t nearly as fun as the Shopaholic series. If you were considering picking this one up, stick with Becky Bloomwood and her persistent overdraft habit instead...

I intended to begin a monthly book review months ago, but just haven’t made the time. Perhaps because I’d rather be reading? The irony! Anyone who has known me for 5 minutes won’t be surprised when I admit I enjoy reading more than most other activities. Any spare time is usually dedicated to my Kindle and I’ve recently started listening to audiobooks when I bike around the neighborhood and get ready in the mornings. Tanner walked into the kitchen one Saturday morning a few weeks ago while I blared my audiobook du jour and scrambled some eggs. He accused me of being about 90 years old. If audiobooks age me, I’ll accept the accusation as a badge of honor. I see the audiobook as the multitasking book worm’s dream. Before, I had to choose between doing laundry or reading a book. NOW I CAN DO BOTH. Still, despite the convenience factor of a good audiobook, nothing beats sitting down in my favorite armchair with a scintillating story in my lap. But as of cmuch as I adore books, I s...