I had to read this after reading we were liars and felt like it was okay. I thought it followed the same type of trajectory and had many parallels to we were liars, just with the previous generation of Sinclairs. I think I liked Carrie’s POV better than the narration of we were liars, although both characters had their flaws and issues.

Interesting modernized new twist on such a classic thing like cooking. Brewer dives deep into the science behind the WHY of cooking.

Not the best Guido adventure, but a surprising one. The ending I did not expect. Donna sets the scene - I feel as if I have lived in Venice!

This is a heart-warming story about a struggling high school teacher who meets two children in need of a caring parent.

I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. I am admittedly not usually the reader who loves fantasy but I knew from reviews that I wanted to read When the Tides Held the Moon by Venessa Vida Kelley. The cover is eye-catching with the graphic of Benny and the merman. I loved the oceanic colors used for it. Benny is on his own in life after losing his aunt. He has come to America and is working as a blacksmith. Benny has difficulties with his breathing and being in an environment such as a metal shop really affects his health. Benny is a talented blacksmith and his art is noticed by the owner of one of the local amusement parks - Luna Park in Coney Island. Benny is hired to build a large tank for a new exhibit and isn't told of all the details. Benny finds himself becoming attached to the new exhibit - a real merman from the ocean. I loved Benny's compassion and moral struggles within himself and with the merman. The other characters in the book that make up the menagerie were also such a great group of characters to read about. My two favorite parts in this book were the illustrations and the storyline. The illustrations added to the story and worked together with the cover. I usually don't read much fantasy but this was such a good story. (from my Goodreads review)

Translated from Italian, this gives the impression (possibly mistaken) that all disagreements are settled by repeatedly hitting and punching those who disagree. The brilliant friend drops out of school, marries wealth, becomes unrecognizable, but is perhaps brilliant.

This book was awesome. I won’t write this much this time because I this is the third time that I am writing. It deleted twice, twice!!! But this book is great i only don’t like how the dog doesn’t not understand that teh first owner is dead. I listened to this half of the way to Maine.

Intrigue at a resort with a lot of surprises. Has a magical aspect that adds to the real life mystery.

Delicious book with beautiful photos and informative nutrition and diet.

Early Years was a really fun read with a cool mix of magic, action, and a smart main character who’s reincarnated. I liked how Arthur was powerful but still had to learn and grow, which made him feel relatable. The world-building was awesome, and it made me want to keep reading the next book right away.