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GOLDEN! I loved Almost Sisters and I‘m so glad @LiteraryinLititz recommended this because it‘s equally fantastic!!!
Jackson writes characters who are so real and flawed and still likable. This one also had a poetic, mystic quality that I loved, creatively swirling between past and present. I laughed, I cried, I got chills...highly recommend!!
#ReadYourSign ~ blue cover; MC who‘s strong-willed, ambitious, and independent!

Came home to this surprise from the sweet @Crazeedi 🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊 Thank you Diane!! This one has been on my list for a while! She is a great author 📚❤️🥰

#LitsyLovesNurses

I very much enjoyed this book. I love the part that the stories played and am a sucker for a happy ending. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Another good book by Josilyn Jackson. Her characters are always so lovable even though they start out not so lovable. You come to find out why they are and they grow and change.

Listened to this on audio and it was perfect. I am becoming such a fan of Joshilyn Jackson.

Not the book I intended to read next but I flipped to the first page, read a sentence, and just kept going. Paula is a no nonsense divorce lawyer who has been estranged from her vagabond mother for years. When she suddenly learns she is not an only child she has to come to come to terms with her past and figure out if the life she has carved for herself is enough. Paula is such a prickly and strong character. I loved reading about her #24in48

Pick! This is my second book by Jackson and I liked both a lot. Although parts of it were far-fetched and I didn‘t 100% relate to the main character, I enjoyed reading about her present life as a badass divorce attorney and her past as a foster child while her mom was in prison. The book is about what it means to be a family and about the stories and myths we tell.

#CurrentlyListening

This book was so good! I‘ve read a few of Joshilyn Jackson‘s books and this one is easily my favorite.

Book 96. When I finished this I immediately thought that it was the best of Joshilyn Jacksons books that I had read. After a few days mulling it over I think I like them all about equally. Maybe Someone Else just a little less than the others. I can't wait to read more of her stuff though. Just terrific.
"A long time ago, right now" ?

Easy read but not fluffy.

The best part about having a bookish soulmate is discovering new authors! I had never even heard of Joshilyn Jackson until @Gayan was all "WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE READ THEM ALL." So, I started with this one and LOVED IT. Part chick lit, part mystery, lots of funnies. I wanted a little more from the ending, but I still enjoyed the journey.

My star rating for this is between 3 and 4. I liked the story well enough, but it had a few issues. I put it close to 4 because I like the author as the narrator.

Second Joshilyn Jackson book in a week, this one on audio read by the author (excellent narration). This one took longer to grow on me as the main character has had a rough life and is not super likeable at first. Ended up loving the book as I learned more of Paula's story. Also a little surprised to find out that this main character is one of the side characters in the other JJ book I just finished. Planning to read more by the author.

Virtual #shelfie for Day 1 of #Riotgrams, since I am away from my physical shelves. My #TBR is out of control!

Apple cider fritter don't mind if I do.

I love the way Jackson writes relatable and imperfect characters. Her stories are like sitting down with a good friend. This one is no exception. Fantastic tale about learning what family is and can be. Weaves seamlessly between the past and present. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tucked in under my electric blanket with a fresh book while the kiddo naps and the husband plays Xbox. Best way to spend a snowy afternoon.

This was my second Joshilyn Jackson book on audio. I preferred Someone Else's Love Story, but Opposite of Everyone is good as well. This one is about foster children, unconventional childhoods, and creating family as an adult. The narration makes these books for me, so I recommend checking out the audiobook.

Narrated by the very talented author on audio- highly recommend. Ass kicking divorce attorney who grew up with a Hindu obsessed mother that ended up in prison left Kali Jai aka Paula figuring out her future. Just really ate this one up. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #JoshilynJackson #SouthernLit

Next up on audio! I really liked listening to Someone Else's Love Story so I figured I would try another one of Joshilyn Jackson's books.

Listened on audiobook. Enjoyed this lovely book. The narration (by the author) was fabulous. If you have ever seen JJ speak, you'll understand.

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One of our favorites - THE OPPOSITE OF EVERYONE is a thought provoking novel that's perfect for summer.

Joshilyn Jackson is one of my favorite authors, and books like this are why. It grabbed me from the first words and did not let go once. The voice is SO strong and the writing is SO good... just go read it!

I just don't think I enjoy this author. There was potential but the characters were are pretty unlikable to me.

"A long time ago, this happened, and it's happening now." That's how Paula's long-estranged mother, Kai, began the stories that wove through her unstable childhood. Now a loner and tough as nails divorce lawyer, Paula must rethink her self-image as Kali the destroyer and learn to open her heart.

Yayyyy! Love me some JJ.

I've been in audiobook purgatory for over a month while I finished the final book in a trilogy. So I decided to treat myself with Joshilyn Jackson's new book for a palate cleanser. She's one of my favorite narrators. Loved this one--actually got choked up, which rarely happens when I read.

Jackson's characters are always so genuine! It's easy to slip inside inside their world and lose yourself in their stories.

This book was so good it sent me into a book funk. Besides Gods in Alabama, this is my favorite of her novels. I loved the broken and funny characters.