Happy Sunday, my fellow book worms! Are you still in PJ’s with a cup of coffee in one hand and a book in the other? I know I am. Today, I have another volume of Overrated Reads for you, so you can happily skip over them while putting together your fall reading list. Here we…
Take Five | How to Reduce Stress
Regardless of all the steps we take in order to keep a well-balanced life, I know we all experience waves of stress throughout the day. Even with my daily ten minute morning meditation sessions, I still find myself getting overcome with stress from time to time. Here are my five go-to’s when it comes to reducing stress: 1. THE…
Summer Reads | Three Books I’ve Enjoyed This Season
It’s been a great summer, albeit hectic. And to compliment that, I’ve read a handful of wonderful books that I’m very excited to share with you, and highly recommend you add to your reading list. Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King This shouldn’t be a surprise as one of my favorites summer reads. You know if…
Love or Hate | Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
I was really excited to read Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff. I had been seeing this book everywhere and after reading a few reviews, I knew it would be a great choice for my 30+ minute walk to work. This is a book that’s split into two parts — Fates and Furies. It’s about the course of the twenty-four…
Did The Girls by Emma Cline Live Up to the Hype?
I could not find a single list of Summer 2016 Must-Reads that didn’t include The Girls by Emma Cline. The marketing worked, because I finally caved, and bought a hardcover copy. Prior to the purchase, I learned that The Girls is Emma Cline’s very first novel. And with that, she received a $2,000,000 advance. Yes, a two million dollar advance as a…
Book Club | Why I Loved Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
I loved Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. OK, yes, it was ridiculously gory, extremely graphic, and quite disgusting at times, BUT wow what a page turner. Pretty Girls is very well written, and truly keeps you on your toes. I was hooked from the get-go, and completely captivated by the story. The plot centers around three pretty — blonde haired, blue eyed —…