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I hope all is well in your world. No complaints here. Last week was Spring Break for the schools, so things were a lot quieter around town.
We almost never venture out to the Outlets on the weekend, but I needed to return my never-ending orders of white jeans. I have good news. I just may have found my almost perfect pair. More on that on Friday. Anywho, the Mister believes every retail excursion deserves a "healthy" reward. I've given up the argument that just because it has yogurt in the name does not mean it is good for you.
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Who remembers this episode?
Here is a list of the 4 and 5-star books that I read this month.
I have also included ARCs.
An unwed Amish woman gives birth to an 18-pound baby. He continues to grow into an exceptionally large man. To know Gabriel is to love him. His life story is told through four people.
If you loved The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell, you will cherish this one.
Thank you, Annie, for recommending this to me.
Carrie, an intern in Thailand, falls head-over-heels in love with Johan. After a very short courtship, they decide to get married. At the reception, a group of men swarm the beach and take Johan. I could tell you what happens next, but then I'd have to kill you.
I could not put this book down.
This comes out 5/26.
Nobody does it better than Natalie Barelli when it comes to a domestic thriller. Jodie wants nothing more than to be the perfect housewife. She is the second wife of a well-known psychologist. The shine begins to tarnish thanks to the aid of the wicked housekeeper. Just when I thought I figured it out, another shoe drops. This comes out on 6/30.
I was in a reading/listening slump when Courage for the Nightingales rescued me. I adored all the characters, especially Ruby and Laurie. This book will make you feel every emotion of living through this important time in history. It will also warm your heart. The narration was aces.
I adored this book, which focuses on Evelyn Talbot, a Gilded Age "It Girl," and her rocky road to stardom. It is based on Evelyn Nesbitt, a model and Broadway actress. Although Evelyn was a success in her career, she was taken advantage of by two wealthy, powerful men. I enjoyed Evelyn's lucky Penny, who consistently showed up to save the day. The ending was the cherry on this delicious sundae.
I look forward to Pataki's next page-turner.
There are not enough stars in the sky to give this thoughtful, heartwarming novel. It is written beautifully, and I never wanted it to end. I never wanted it to end. It is the story of Flo, a woman in her nineties with a terminal diagnosis. She decides to leave her home to a woman, Ruthie, who was a former neighbor when she was a child. Flo reminisces about how much joy the little girl gave her and writes her a letter. There is a twist at the end of the story that I did not see coming. I have read all of Elizabeth Berg's books and loved every one.
This is a true story about a couple who decided to quit their jobs, sell everything they owned, buy a boat, and sail away. If you ever shared that thought, this book will knock it out of you. We listened to this in the car, and it was riveting.
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During a bout of turbulence, a passenger is murdered in the lavatory. Everyone is a suspect. And every passenger harbors a deep, dark secret. Fasten your seatbelt, it's going to be a rocky ride.
This WWII novel just came out, and I am loving every minute of it. The story takes place during WWII. Kitty's eccentric family inherits a home in Guernsey. She meets Lukas, a neighbor's grandson, and sparks fly. There is only one problem... he is training to be a Catholic priest.
True confessions: I never got over The Thorn Birds.
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On a cold night in the remote Irish village of Ardnakelty, a girl goes missing.
From the author of the acclaimed bestseller The Light Between Oceans comes a breathtaking, epic novel set in the vast Australian outback—about tragedy, family secrets, and the enduring power of love.
James Patterson’s Judge Stone delivers first-class courtroom drama, small-town excitement, and strong characters all wrapped in a moral dilemma.
An unforgettable tale of a family of women with an astonishing gift: the ability to redo one moment in their lives.
A mother begins to challenge everything she’s been told about her daughter’s murder in a shocking novel of suspense.
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I just finished Judge Stone this week. It was a powerful read.
ReplyDeleteI loved Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell so I'll definitely give Life, Death & Giants a whirl. It Girl looks good and I love that time period. Though I would never consider living on any sea with any man, I can't wait for Marriage at Sea to come out because you described it as riveting! So many good choices, thanks Katie! KTG
ReplyDeleteI have the Elizabeth Berg ready to go on my kindle and need to get started. Your review makes me look forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI never got over The Thornbirds either!
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