When in French: Love in a Second Language by Lauren Collins Review by Lauren source: copy from BEA ’16; all opinions are my own Official Summary: A language barrier is no match for love. Lauren Collins discovered this firsthand when, in her early thirties, she moved to London and fell for a Frenchman named Olivier—a surprising […]
Murder at the House of Rooster Happiness by David Casarett Review by Lauren source: copy from BEA16; all opinions are my own Official Summary: Two nights ago, a young woman brought her husband into the emergency room of the Sriphat Hospital in Thailand, where he passed away. A guard thinks she remembers her coming in before, […]
Snow White: A Graphic Novel by Matt Phelan Review by Lauren source: copy from BEA16; all opinions are my own Official Summary: The scene: New York City, 1928. The dazzling lights cast shadows that grow ever darker as the glitzy prosperity of the Roaring Twenties screeches to a halt. Enter a cast of familiar characters: a […]
And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich Review by Lauren source: copy from BEA16; all opinions are my own Official Summary: When Silla and Nori arrive at their aunt’s home, it’s immediately clear that the “blood manor” is cursed. The creaking of the house and the stillness of the woods surrounding them would be enough […]
I’m not engaged, but if I do get married, I think I’d go with an October wedding. I love the weather and the atmosphere. I’m currently gearing up to attend an October and a December wedding this year, and I can’t wait! I love seeing what people put together for their wedding and when you’re […]
Leave Me by Gayle Forman Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary: For every woman who has ever fantasized about driving past her exit on the highway instead of going home to make dinner, for every woman who has ever dreamed of boarding a train to a place where […]
I was given the opportunity to share a new app called Huggle with all of my readers and I’m really excited about it! The idea is that you download the app on your phone (it’s free!) and you can fill out your profile and then just go about your daily life. It will match you […]
The Great Shelby Holmes by Elizabeth Eulberg Review by Lauren source: copy from BEA16; all opinions are my own (this book comes out next Tuesday, September 6th!!) Official Summary: Shelby Holmes is not your average sixth grader. She’s nine years old, barely four feet tall, and the best detective her Harlem neighborhood has ever seen—always using […]