2 Book Lovers Reviews
Summer Reading Recommendations!
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Not in order of preference...I loved them all!
1- The Women - By Kristin Hannah – Okay, this is set during the Vietnam War, not exactly a light, happy book, but trust me, it is so good! Right from the first page, Kristin Hannah pulls you into her story and her characters’ lives. I could visualize every scene from this novel (and sometimes even smell them). If you enjoy a lighter, fluffier read for your vacation (and there’s certainly nothing wrong with that), this might not be the book to pack in your suitcase. This book will make you feel a plethora of emotions and I highly recommend it.
2 - Expiration Dates - By Rebecca Serle – This was my first book of 2024, and it set the bar high. Every time Daphne meets a potential love interest, she finds a random piece of paper with the man’s name and the amount of time she will be in a relationship with him. Interesting, right? Would you want to know that your relationship was only going to last a certain amount of time? Would you want to bother? What if you were madly in love with him, but it just wasn’t meant to be. Heartbreak! I loved witnessing Daphne’s relationships throughout the years. I was hooked right from page one, and I was ready to fall in and out of love right alongside her. At times, I wasn’t sure where Serle was going to go with this story, but let me tell you, it was a wonderful journey!
3 - The Paradise Problem - By Christina Lauren – Set in a lush, tropical setting, now this is a vacation read! You know how I feel about this writing duo. If you want a good time, grab one of their books. Their novels never fail to put a smile on my face, and The Paradise Problem did just that. Of course, you can always be guaranteed to have a good love story with some tension (I love romantic tension) along with a good dose of steamy moments that will make you want to break out the fan or crank up the air conditioning.
4 – This Used to Be Us – By Renée Carlino – I had been waiting for Renée Carlino to release a new book for a long time. Her books are among some of my all-time favorites. I knew that this one had the potential to shatter my heart in a million pieces, but I was more than ready for it. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a reader who doesn’t need the happy ending. I know…scandalous! Give me an honest portrayal of love, marriage, and life, and this reader is in her happy place.
My Summer Vacation Reading List!
I probably have more books on this list than I'll actually have time to read, but a girl can hope. May the vacation reading begin!
1 – Better Left Unsent- By Lia Louis
2 – The Rom-Commers - By Katherine Center
3 – No Road Home - By John Fram
4 – I Could Live Here Forever - By Hanna Halperin
5 – Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder - By Kerryn Mayne
Happy Reading!