Not Like the Movies | 
Very low score but in my defense I had young children and the only reason I watched these movies was because they were either animated or Harry Potter. 😆 I can‘t really say if I had any favorites. 🤦♀️.
#TLT @dabbe
Didn't write realize that what I wanted to do with my Saturday was read this pretty much straight through in one during, but so be it. 🤷♀️💜
pickAfter enjoying Waiting for Tom Hanks, I jumped right into this one about Annie's best friend, Chloe. I didn't like this one quite as well, mainly because Chloe's adamant, borderline-aggressive, horrified-at-the-mere-thought attitude towards marriage and having children did grate on me after a while. Like I get it. Marriage isn't for you. Now maybe quit hating on it and move on?? There were many aspects of Chloe's life that I empathized with, ⬇️
pickI'm very behind on posting things. Turns out it's still hard to finish a book with an 8 month old! I thought this was cute. It was very predictable but I'm ok with that. It's exactly what I needed 🙂
pickA sequel to Waiting for Tom Hanks, this is a rom-com about Chloe & Nick. Annie, the MC in Tom Hanks, is still an important character. Chloe is coping with family issues, getting ready for Annie‘s wedding & the premiere of Annie‘s movie, plus a romance with her boss. I enjoyed the humor, romance, & revisiting quirky characters. The Book Loft gets a mention but no scene inside it this time.
This is my #bookspin for March. @TheAromaofBooks
pickThis was so fun and a great escape from literally everything. I‘m Internet pals with the author so I‘m a bit biased but I think Kerry has a great grasp on romcoms and her books are cute and fun. And this was my 80th book this year!
so-soThis semi-sequel to Waiting For Tom Hanks was cute, but missed that certain something to grab my attention. The first book sort of sets up the second a little *too* well. The second reason this one didn't grab me as much was because the hook of the original was predicated on the Tom Hanks/pop culture obsession. I connected with this aspect. That being said, Winfrey is definitely carving a path for a patented blend of sweet tooth romantic comedies.
Summer blockbuster 🎥
pickThis series is pretty much a hallmark movie, and I have to admit I love them. This one did not disappoint.
so-soDefinetly not as good as the first book (Waiting for Tom Hanks) in my opinion but I did like the character development and stuggle that made Chloe who she was and how this book tied up some loose ends from the first.a solid 3☆ read.
I‘m so glad I have other Littens who understand my obsession with books. Went to library to pick up holds. A church in my Presbytery is doing a book study on White Fragility, & since I‘ll be reading 2 chapters each week, CD will work well for #audiocooking. Went to bookstore, ordered 2 books (exchanging defective book & Leslie Jordan‘s) plus bought BF to support authors of color & because I love it. Got excited when I found the new Winfrey!
pickReading this fun and touching arc made me realize I absolutely have a ship type and it's hyberverbal emotional disaster woman plus the scruffy grumpy kitchen-talented man who loves her. Chloe and Nick were my favorite part of Waiting for Tom Hanks and getting to see their story play out in this sequel was so satisfying! They have great banter and chemistry and I liked Chloe's overall character arc in particular.
Out on July 7 🥧
