Short and Sweet Version Laura Hillenbrand knows how to write a non-fiction memoir that is just as compelling as the best fiction out there. Skip the movie and read Unbroken. This amazing memoir is about the Pacific front of World War II against Japan that most people don't know very much about. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version Mild spoilers ... Read More »
Book Review: Spousonomics by Paula Szuchman and Jenny Anderson
Spousonomics is a marriage book that appeals to the logical side of your brain, written with a lot of sarcasm and humor to make it fun to read. I liked that it didn't go into "feelings" and crap (and thank heavens there was no personal quiz/workbook at the end). It focuses on practical ways to ... Read More »
Book Review: Aspen Everlasting by Kathryn Cooper
Aspen Everlasting is a fun paranormal romance. This is the perfect fit for young teens as well as adults who want a clean romance that is entertaining to read. I'm not always a fan of romances because they feel cheesy sometimes, but there was plenty of humor and teasing that kept the cheesiness at bay. This quote is ... Read More »
Book Review: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
Short and Sweet Version If you loved Where'd You Go, Bernadette I bet you would love Big Little Lies, too. Big Little Lies is full of quirky characters, great humor, gossip, intrigue, and mystery. It's addicting to read. And somehow, at the same time, it talks about abuse, lies, and the objectification of women in a thoughtful and ... Read More »
Book Review: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Short and Sweet Version This passionate, gothic romance will appeal to people who loved Jane Eyre. It's a thoughtful, beautifully written novel about honesty and finding yourself. Jessica Thinks Too Much Version The setting of Rebecca draws you in with it's beautiful but haunting mansion and the wonderful, vivid descriptions of it. The writing in this whole novel ... Read More »