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This book was exactly the lighthearted, easy-to-read book I needed to transition into 2021. It‘s a goofy, over-the-top romp that mocks the Pinterest-perfect lives we think we‘re supposed to have. I recently saw a meme that said “the term domestic housewife implies there‘s such thing as a feral housewife...” That perfectly describes the character of Holly Banks: feral but lovably relatable, a la Lucy Ricardo. And I‘m here for it.
“LIfe is about change. If you don't change, you'll never grow.“
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pan⭐️⭐️/5 hard pass. Everyone was so freaking unlikeable, including the main character. Just so not my thing and really hard to get through. Surprised I didn‘t bail on it earlier.
Finally getting around to reading my first #OnceUponABookClub book. It‘s not highly rated, but it should be a good #PandemicDistraction and break from working at home today. #AndThereArePresents
so-soIt‘s probably more of a pick than a so so, because although I struggled with it, I did end up liking it. I struggled with Holly‘s need to fit in to be a perfect Primm Mom because I found Primm to be a bit Stepford like. Also, I was that slacker Mom who was not cut out for PTA and volunteering for everything. But I did like Holly‘s character overall and yes, it was a bit over the top but I‘ll read the next installment. 👇
Tonight‘s #bathnbook while I wait for daughter to get home from Indy. Because I know I won‘t sleep til she‘s home. For the record, she‘s almost 25 and I didn‘t worry about her the whole time she was away at school or both her summers in Colorado. But since she‘s here. I can‘t help myself. #MomMode
First book down for the #24B4Monday readathon. Now to decide what to read next. #relaxingweekend #readathonweekend #readallthebooks #myweekendisbooked #playingcatchup
bailedWell, I managed 1/3 of this and just can‘t read anymore. The story is ridiculous, the characters one-note and hyperbolic and everything in the town is silly in a bad way. I highly recommend not reading this book.
Not a typical choice for me, but this was a Once Upon a Bookclub book, so I‘m going to give it a try. Plus, the 0% Litsy pick rate for it is super reassuring! 😂 Wish me luck. 🤞🏼
#dogsofLitsy #Greta
Another entry into my what to read next dilemma. Oldest just came over and brought me December‘s book box book so now I really don‘t know what to do. Also, I‘m a meal prep failure. I did manage to make some taco meat, and 3 different flavors of shredded chicken but I still have ingredients for 5 casseroles to make. I suspect tomorrow morning I‘ll be madly trying to finish up. 😬
panA silly #debut novel, firmly in the #chicklit category. Holly Banks and her family have relocated to the village of Primm, and it's time for daughter Ella to start Kindergarten. Holly is annoying, her husband is a nervous wreck, her mother is an irresponsible addict, and the PTA president is just downright unbelievably over-the-top and mean. I'd only recommend to those who love this genre. #notforme #millenialauthor (maybe) #Booked2020
Ready to start reading my latest selection from #onceuponabookclub. It will also be my last for a while, as I need to curb my spending for a while. Does anyone know if Julie Valerie is a #millenialauthor ? I can't find anything about her age on the web. I'd like to use this for #Booked2020 if possible. @4thhouseontheleft @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage
Happy pub week to Holly Banks Full of Angst! This book looks delightful and the cover is super cute. Thanks so much to Lake Union Publishing #partner and Amazon Publishing for gifting me this free #arc.
This is a “laugh-out-loud debut novel for anyone who‘s tried to live the perfect life—and learned the hard way there‘s no such thing.” #hollybanksfullofangst #comedy #funread #lakeunion #lakeunionpublishing #amazon
I finally chose my #KindleFirst for November. Eventually I‘ll get back to reading books on my kindle.
panI struggled with this one. I couldnt find any characters I really loved, the story had different things going on but none of them really ever wrapped up and it was very slow to get into.
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