I recently noticed that I wasn't enjoying my books as much as I used to, and I couldn't figure out why. I'm reading books that come highly recommended or reviewed, but they just aren't resonating with me. After some reflection, I think I have realized the problem: I have veered too far and for too [...]
By: Taylor Jenkins Reid My Goodreads Review: 4/5 Stars “Our family histories are simply stories. They are myths we create about the people who came before us, in order to make sense of ourselves.” My Summary:Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid tells the story of the Riva family: Mick, June and their four children: Nina, [...]
At the beginning of this year (2021), I was about six months into my blog and ready to spend more time reading and blogging. I decided to increase my yearly reading goal to 25 books. I am excited to say that I have already completed that goal! I have read some fantastic, memorable, and not-so-great [...]
Now that 2021 is at the halfway point, I thought I would stop and think back to my favourite reads of this year. I have read 18 books so far, and enjoyed many of them. I read from a variety of genres, including historical fiction, nonfiction, and romantic comedies. Below are my top 3 picks [...]
This book is written by Lisa Wingate. “A woman's past need not predict her future. She can dance to new music if she chooses. Her own music. To hear the tune, she must only stop talking. To herself, I mean. We’re always trying to persuade ourselves of things.” Lisa Wingate, the author of Before We [...]
Turning Pages with Trish 