Maybe it's because it's in translation, but this book promised some torrid love affairs and all I got were sad people who were too philosophical.

I really loved this book. It tells of the military training on Cape Cod during WW2.

Complex

This book takes place in the near future where Muslim Americans are being forced into internment camps by order of the president. Layla, a 17 year old Muslim American is forced from her home into an internment camp. But Layla won’t stay quiet. She organizes protests with help from her friends, and with help from her boyfriend David, shows the world outside the camp what it’s like being forced to live in the internment camp.

I don't give away spoilers in my reviews. This is the first book in the series An American in Paris. I read the third book the other day and am starting the second book tomorrow. I really loved the third book and loved this one as well. I especially liked learning more about Tabitha's arrival in Paris, her reactions to Paris, her first meeting with Julia, etc. The descriptions of Paris were wonderful - I can easily imagine the cream colored buildings with black railings. Tabitha learns a woman has been found dead in the cellar of Julia's building and proceeds to enter the cellar in hopes of helping to discover what happened. Since her father is a cop and she's always read mystery books, she thinks she may be helpful. The local inspector heartily disagrees with her. I loved their interactions and how clearly Ms. Cambridge describes his facial expressions while dealing with Tabitha. I also loved her Grand-pere and Oncle Rafe as well as the pets. Her lack of cooking skills made me laugh and reading a character that is supposed to be Julia Child was fun as well. I'm excited to read the second book. (from my Goodreads review)

In The Power of Regret, Daniel H. Pink challenges the idea that we should live with "no regrets." Instead, he argues that regret is not only normal but essential to living a meaningful, thoughtful life. Drawing on research from psychology, neuroscience, and a global survey of regrets, Pink shows that regret can clarify what we value, sharpen our decision-making, and help us grow. Rather than avoiding regret, we should listen to it, learn from it, and use it as a tool for improvement. He identifies four core types of regret that people around the world commonly experience: 1. Foundation Regrets – “If only I had been more responsible…” 2. Boldness Regrets – “If only I had taken the chance…” 3. Moral Regrets – “If only I had done the right thing…” 4. Connection Regrets – “If only I had reached out…” By recognizing these patterns, we can make better choices going forward and deepen our relationships, careers, and personal growth. Ultimately, The Power of Regret flips the script: regret isn’t a weakness—it’s a powerful human emotion that, when handled well, helps us live more intentionally and become better versions of ourselves.

A romantic suspense with twist turns! Enjoyable

Meh….overrated and predictable

It was hard to put down! A lot of information revealed and tons of action!

This book is the sequel to Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods. In this book, Percy Jackson explains all about some of the heroes in different Greek Myths. Still with humor and sarcasm of course. Awesome read.