If you know me, you know that I love the musical Six, which is about the six wives of Henry VIII. I have been eager to learn more about the real women Henry married. I was eager to read Tudors in Love and spend some time with the Tudors, especially the queens who have fascinated … More ARC Review: Tudors in Love by Sarah Gristwood
I am a huge Jane Austen fan, and I will never stop talking about how much I love her work. The name of Pride and Puppies immediately drew me in. A main character who loves Jane Austen AND puppies? I was intrigued. I loved that every chapter of Pride and Puppies starts with a quote … More Review: Pride and Puppes by Lizzie Shane
A book set during the holiday season with a lot of cats? Sign me up! A Cat Cafe Christmas is a little joy bomb. It is a sweet and fluffy romance novel, and would pair perfectly with a a nice mug of peppermint hot chocolate. Like Ben, I didn’t think I was a cat person … More Review: Cat Cafe Christmas by Codi Gary
This Jewish girl loves Christmas, so get ready for Christmas romance reviews coming your way. You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince grabbed me immediately from the title. It immediately implied a fun and whimsical story, which the book definitely delivered. Matthew starts the book as a young and spoiled child of extreme privilege, cut off … More Review: You’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovksy
Singin’ in the Rain is my favorite movie, so Finding Gene Kelly had me intrigued from the title. I grew up watching Gene Kelly’s movies and definitely understand the draw of the classic movie musical lead. In the end, Evie and I both did find our own Kelly men. (Liam’s name is a little bit … More Review: Finding Gene Kelly by Torie Jean
I have loved all of Emma Lord’s novels. Her writing has an unrelenting energy and charisma that just flies off every page. She makes you feel like her main characters are speaking to you and like you are their close friend. Begin Again feels darker than Lord’s other books. It prominently features grief over the … More ARC Review: Begin Again by Emma Lord
When in Rome is an easy and cozy read. I have a special soft spot in my heart for Southerners working in pie shops thanks to Waitress. Noah Walker may not be Jenna Hunterson, but the book did make me smile. As someone who owns Roman Holiday on DVD and has watched it many times … More ARC Review: When in Rome by Sarah Adams
I recently finished The Comfort Book by Matt Haig, and I am inspired to share some songs, movies, and books that bring me comfort. The Comfort Book is a collection of essays and lists about comfort, and I highly recommend it if you have yet to read it. Songs that Comfort Me This started as … More Things that Comfort Me
Title: Those Summer Nights Author: Laura Silverman Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books Release Date: 8/23/22 Genre: Contemporary Age Range: Young Adult Trigger Warnings: Underage drinking, death/grief, parental discord Rating: ★★★★ Publisher’s Summary: After recovering from a life-changing injury, a teen girl must navigate a new summer job, an ex-best friend, and two surprisingly attractive coworkers in this romp … More ARC Review: Those Summer Nights by Laura Silverman
South Pacific (1949) Plot: Set on an island during World War II, American nurse, Nellie Forbush, falls in love with Emile De Becque, a French planter, but she initially struggles to accept his mixed-race children. In a parallel story, a young marine, Lt. Cable falls in love with Liat and contemplates the implications of interracial … More Helena’s Musical Theater Essentials
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