I would have DNFed if not for book club

It was fine! I didn’t hate it which is saying something. I just didn’t really feel anything towards it.
Started as white lotus and then quickly changed to a tropical adventure then some Gillian’s Island with elements of LOST and basically my worst nightmare. And then it ended in a meh way. But not disappointing like some other mystery/thrillers.

what I get for reading a book based on one quote on a reel

This is just bad… glad it was from the library. Only finished because I was bored at work lol. But even listening about “two bats” from my desk at MLB couldn’t keep me hooked. She’s a literal 🤡. I think I need to accept that the bellinger sisters hold a special place in my heart and just move on from TB.

vNot my speed. Kind of boring but well written if that makes sense? I just didn’t click with the pacing or narrators. I didn’t love the ending but I did love learning some of the reveals. You could just tell from the beginning that there was an unreliable narrator and that’s maybe not for me anymore. Idk. Would probably read another book by the author though!

It was so cute, easy, mature, and a little hot. Two suburban teachers in their 40s and healing from their own romantic histories. Loved the plus size rep and single dad hotness. Could be quite cheesy, but also modeled excellent communication (in all areas 😉), respect, and just maturity.

I loved this book! It was a charming and mature romance. It had the vibes of Evvie Drake Starts Over but with kids involved and a little more sap.  I found the ending to be a bit rushed and startlingly cheesier than the opening half, but I still loved it and was so happy. An easy one sitting listen.

-Closed Door
-Single Mom
-Small Town
-Forced Proximity
-Opposites Attract
-Mature Characters (40s maybe?)
-Celebrity Romance
-miscommunication trope
-single POV

This was beautiful and poignant. Bess's relationship with her grandmother is the heart of this story, but it contains several mother-daughter relationships (with all their nuance).  Someone suggested this to me, and I'm so glad I took their recommendation and listened to the audiobook. It's only 4 hours but feels so much longer. I laughed and cried. It definitely had Maisel vibes and is filled with 4 generations of Jewish immigrant family stories in New York.

I definitely recommend this to people with special bonds with their grandmothers.

Call your grandma