I really enjoy books that are set in cities I’ve visited. I cherish the memories of being on vacation, exploring a new city and experiencing the city’s culture. In Maggie Finds Her Muse by Dee Ernst, this book brought me back to Paris with all...
Category: contemporary fiction
This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith – A Book Review
posted by: thathappyreader
February 25, 2021
Sometimes the days and months pass quickly and one day blends into another. At other times, life changes immensely in a matter of a few days. In This Close to Okay by Leesa Cross-Smith, Tallie and Emmett’s story is told over a long weekend...
Preview – The Divines by Ellie Eaton
posted by: thathappyreader
December 6, 2020
Hi everyone! Today’s Preview is a debut novel written about the sometimes toxic relationships between teenage girls and how it can impact a community. Synopsis from Publisher: “Can we ever really escape our past? The girls of St John the Divine, an elite English boarding...
Friends and Strangers by J. Courtney Sullivan
posted by: thathappyreader
September 1, 2020
There are few life-altering events that create personal change as much as having a new baby. As a new mother sleep deprivation, hormonal changes and concern regarding meeting the baby’s needs can be overwhelming. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could have someone to take...
From the Publisher: “The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the “nothing short of brilliant” (People) Mrs. Everything returns with an unforgettable novel about friendship and forgiveness set during a disastrous wedding on picturesque Cape Cod”. My thoughts: After reading the author’s Mrs. Everything...