My Friday Five...

1. Finished Mothersick by Lottie Hazell and loved it to bits!

2. Continuing The Palm House by Gwendoline Riley, which my friend Meredith really enjoyed. 

3. Watched the first two episodes of The Shards and haven't decided if I'll continue to watch. I liked the book, but not sure I like the show.

4. I'm watching Paris is Always a Good Idea on Hallmark and find myself complaining about it, even though I love seeing Paris and Ireland. I'm just not liking Lacey's character, Chelsea. Also, why does Hallmark always try to age down actors when they should just let the actors play their age? I mean giving Lacey bangs to make her look like a grad student only makes her look older. Ridiculous! It's like that Christmas movie where Danica was portraying a 28 year old and she clearly looks her like a woman in her 40s. Seriously! Hallmark, what is wrong with being 40? 

5. I still have a cough, but am feeling loads better. Hopefully this flu is finally saying goodbye. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. Happy reading!

Three Things...

1. Ice cream cake is my favorite type of birthday cake. Yum!

2. Mothersick by Lottie Hazell is turning out to be a favorite book. I am loving reading it and am taking my time with each chapter. The book will be released next year in January, but I am so grateful I was able to get my hands on an early copy. I am in love!

3. I ordered books for my birthday - hooray! 

Wishing you all a lovely rest of the week! Happy reading!

Monday Musings...

 This flu won't let me go. Ugh. So, I'm reading, or trying to. These are the two books:

I love the book covers and I love the writing. These two are turning out to be gems. 

And now, I am going to get a cuppa and see what I am up to doing today. 

Happy reading!

When She Was Ours: A Novel by Anna Nordberg

(Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!)

First off, I love this cover. Secondly, the title is a good one. And, third, the story was terrific. I loved it. 

So, what is When She Was Ours by Anna Nordberg about? Family. It's about loss, love, grief, memory, tradition, and relationships. It is beautifully written and I could not put it down for anything. I fell in deep with this one and truly enjoyed every second I spent with it. 

This story makes you feel everything and it will break your heart. It will also have you wondering about life, family, promises, and secrets. Overall, it will make you examine the choices we make and the ways in which they can alter our lives. 

I don't want to share much about this book, except that you should grab a copy and read it ASAP. When She Was Ours is a book you need to read for yourself in order to experience the fullness of it - you are going to fall in deep. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for their next great read - you are going to LOVE it to bits!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book!

My Friday Five...

1. I'm still sick. Ugh. Go away flu! I now believe I have the flu and not a summer cold. Double Ugh!

2. I'm finally watching A Good Girl's Guide To Murder on Netflix. I remember reading the series awhile ago, but never watched the show. I like the music, but I'm hating Pippa. So, not sure I'll keep watching. 

3. I'm still reading. Right now it's:

I love Hallett's books, so I just knew I'd enjoy her children's book, A Box Full of Murders - it's the first in her series called, A Box Full of Murders. I'm halfway through and loving it to bits. I'm really having fun trying to figure out whodunit. It's so much fun getting to know Ava and Luke as they work together to solve the murder mystery that Luke stumbled upon in their dad's attic. Yep, he found an old box stuffed full of papers all having to do with a murder from decades ago and now the two siblings are determined to piece it all together and find out whodunit. And, it has been so much fun getting stuck in this case alongside these two sleuths - I am loving reading the diary entries, texts, documents, and illustrations. I keep thinking I have an idea of what is happening, but the next thing I know something new pops up and throws me off track - I love it! I'm exciting to read more later today.

4. My birthday is next week and I have no idea if I will even feel well enough to enjoy it. 

5. Wishing you all great health! Enjoy the weekend and enjoy some great reads!