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Adorable love story = perfect beach read
Samantha Casey loves everything about her job as an elementary teacher in Galveston, Texas. When her friend and mentor dies, the school is in need of a new principal. When her former crush is chosen, Samantha is nervous and excited. Until she finds out he is now a stiff humorless man determined to change everything in the name of safety. Although the characters were rather one-dimensional and predictable, I still adored this darling love story. As long as you are expecting award-winning literature, it's the perfect beach read to curl up with on your next vacation.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Samantha Casey loves everything about her job as an elementary teacher in Galveston, Texas. When her friend and mentor dies, the school is in need of a new principal. When her former crush is chosen, Samantha is nervous and excited. Until she finds out he is now a stiff humorless man determined to change everything in the name of safety. Although the characters were rather one-dimensional and predictable, I still adored this darling love story. As long as you are expecting award-winning literature, it's the perfect beach read to curl up with on your next vacation.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from St. Martin's Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Interesting Look at Post-Civil War Life
After the Civil War, freed slaves posted "Lost Friends" advertisements, seeking loved ones who had been sold off. In 1875, freed slave Hannie goes on an adventure with two step-sisters, daughters of Hannie's former master. While Lavinia and Juneau Jane are looking for their father's will, Hannie is hoping to find her long-lost family. In 1987, searching for a way to connect to her students, teacher Benny Silva hopes that diving into the town's history will spark some interest. The novel starts slow, but eventually picks up and turns into an endearing tale of the importance of family history. Hannie's story is the more interesting of the two, revealing fascinating historical details of post-Civil War life. Wingate's smartest move was to include actual Lost Friends advertisements between chapters. In all, it might not be at the top of my list of the best April 2020 book releases but it holds it's own as a light historical fiction read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Ballantine Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
After the Civil War, freed slaves posted "Lost Friends" advertisements, seeking loved ones who had been sold off. In 1875, freed slave Hannie goes on an adventure with two step-sisters, daughters of Hannie's former master. While Lavinia and Juneau Jane are looking for their father's will, Hannie is hoping to find her long-lost family. In 1987, searching for a way to connect to her students, teacher Benny Silva hopes that diving into the town's history will spark some interest. The novel starts slow, but eventually picks up and turns into an endearing tale of the importance of family history. Hannie's story is the more interesting of the two, revealing fascinating historical details of post-Civil War life. Wingate's smartest move was to include actual Lost Friends advertisements between chapters. In all, it might not be at the top of my list of the best April 2020 book releases but it holds it's own as a light historical fiction read.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Ballantine Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Decluttering queen Marie Kondo takes on your work life
Decluttering queen Marie Kondo is back, helping you spark joy in your job. With organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein, she tackles the decluttering process as it pertains to the workplace. Helping inspire you to tidy up your office, Kondo uses her KonMari method to show you that minimalism is just important at work as at home. Combined with organizing advice from Sonenshein to help you get to get your inbox in order and rework your schedule, Joy at Work is a winning collaboration between these two authors. While nothing in the book is shockingly new, reading it will inspire you to streamline your work life.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Little, Brown and Company through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Decluttering queen Marie Kondo is back, helping you spark joy in your job. With organizational psychologist Scott Sonenshein, she tackles the decluttering process as it pertains to the workplace. Helping inspire you to tidy up your office, Kondo uses her KonMari method to show you that minimalism is just important at work as at home. Combined with organizing advice from Sonenshein to help you get to get your inbox in order and rework your schedule, Joy at Work is a winning collaboration between these two authors. While nothing in the book is shockingly new, reading it will inspire you to streamline your work life.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Little, Brown and Company through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
A forgettable dysfuction family story
After the death of their grandmother, estranged siblings find a treasure hidden among her belongings - a 137-carat diamond. Now they must dive into their grandmother's history to figure out if they are the rightful heirs. More than anything, The Imperfects is a tale of dysfunctional family relationships and the struggle to forgive and understand those closest to you. In all, the book was 3 stars for me. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable. I failed to empathize with any of the characters, and without that connection, I'm likely to forget I ever read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
After the death of their grandmother, estranged siblings find a treasure hidden among her belongings - a 137-carat diamond. Now they must dive into their grandmother's history to figure out if they are the rightful heirs. More than anything, The Imperfects is a tale of dysfunctional family relationships and the struggle to forgive and understand those closest to you. In all, the book was 3 stars for me. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't memorable. I failed to empathize with any of the characters, and without that connection, I'm likely to forget I ever read this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Harlequin through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
