The Next Thing on My List by Jill Smolinski (book review)
Meet June Parker. She works for L.A. Rideshare, adores her rent-stabilized apartment in Santa Monica, and struggles with losing a few pesky pounds. But June’s life is about to change. After a dark turn of events involving Weight Watchers, a chili recipe and a car accident in which her passenger, [...]
Writers are Readers: Michelle Medlock Adams
I'm not usually a consumer of picture books, but thanks to my sister-in-law -- the mother of my 16-month-old nephew -- I've developed a new appreciate for kid's books. That's why I picked up a copy of Michelle Medlock Adam's new book (keep reading to find out more about it!), [...]
Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple (book review)
Eleanor knows she's a mess. But today, she will tackle the little things. She will shower and get dressed. She will have her poetry and yoga lessons after dropping off her son, Timby. She won't swear. She will initiate sex with her husband, Joe. But before she can put her [...]
Five Gold Rings by Amanda Tru (book review)
When three relationship-challenged couples wish for Christmas weddings, commitment coach, Oliver, teams up with a wedding planner, TeraLyn, to help make their marriage dreams come true. Technically I only read Five Gold Rings by Amanda Tru, but there wasn't an option to only review the one. The concept was cute. [...]
Autumn Skies by Denise Hunter (book review)
The Bluebell Inn is turning a profit, and it’s time for the Bennett siblings to sell it and move on. Only Grace has plans to stay in the small lake town of Bluebell, North Carolina, where she hopes her growing outfitters business will save her from the loneliness of her [...]