Re-read this aloud to my daughter. It really holds up and was quite an enjoying read :-)

A Match Made in Mehendi is a cute, fun rom-com with great culture but light depth. But it is shallow romance, predictable plot, and a childish antagonist.

A powerful and insightful look at life in Harlem during the late 50’s early 60’s. A view of the big and small changes coming to the community.

This is a delicious mystery about a chef who gets involved in solving a murder in the wine country of California where various romances also develop. Many enticing recipes are included along with two for souffles.

A beautifully woven tale of sisterhood, loss, and the power of stories, The Secret Book of Flora Lea sweeps you into a dual timeline mystery rooted in World War II England. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, Patti Callahan Henry captures the ache of memory and the magic of imagination. A poignant, tender read that lingers long after the final page.

I’m a big Emily Henry fan. I have loved her YA books, which are definitely a lot different from her other works. So, I was excited to hear this was going to be a little different. While it was an enjoyable enough read, I didn’t find myself struggling to put it down the way I have with her other books. I thought all of the characters felt a little underdeveloped and despite feeling like a lengthy novel, the ending was so rushed. I wish we could’ve gotten into Hayden’s head because I have many questions about him as a character.

What I loved about this book was while it had many characters to keep track of, every one of them had such a unique voice that I had no trouble following the story. Everything Moiraty writes is absolute gold. I’ve read almost everything she’s written. She’s got great pacing and lots of twists. Highly recommend.

A sad but fulfilling and to the series. Good set up for the next book

I enjoyed this birding book by Amy Tan and the wonderful drawings she created. Amazing!

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