pickI‘m not really into magical realism, but this one worked for me. Multiple POV, in the Dust Bowl, that connect via memories. I liked the premise, and it reminded me of the Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Interesting characters, and my only complaint is that it dragged in the middle a bit. Overall, good read!
pickI had no idea what this book was going to be about. It‘s a fairy tale retelling of a bear story. This was based on a fairytale and the most unbelievable part about this story is the dog from her childhood was still alive 16 years later. 🤪
pickI really liked this book. An actress decides to go to Ireland where she lives and alternate version of her life. It‘s a way to deal with the trauma and grief that she never dealt with. I was going to be so mad but the book had a pretty good ending.
so-soA visually impressive book which was a low pick for me. The author tries to hype the characters but they fall short. I really wanted to like this book.
The cover is a work of art! 🥹
I came down with the flu yesterday & am not feeling great, so all the family has been sent off to my son-in-law's family for Xmas lunch. I'll be curling up in bed with a cup of Earl Grey & broken homemade mince pies. The paracetamol has kicked in, I got a good haul of books from Santa, & for the 1st time in ages, there's a sprinkling of snow outside to look at, so I'm starting to feel less sorry for myself.
Merry Christmas to all that celebrate it
Thank you so much @tdrosebud for this book. I now have the whole series. And if you can believe it, I had never had Dove until recently because I thought they only did dark chocolate. I was missing out. It is delicious! I love everything in this #Jolabokaflodswap package. And I had to show the wrapping paper. It was so pretty I almost didn‘t want to rip it open. Happy Holidays.
pickThis was a much better advent. But oh man, it was a lot of Christmas Eves. Super cute, and I may out it away to read another year in the future. #67-2025
pickI was probably going to like this book no matter what, given its focus on Wisconsin, football, and Amish folks. But it also happened to be a beautifully written story (by an author who lives in the same county I grew up in!) with some characters that will stay with me. Love finding an addition to my own “Top Books of the Year“ list in late December. ❤️
so-soMagical pencils that unlock memory? I was all in. Loved the family legacy, the historical Shanghai storyline, and the bond between Monica and her grandmother. But the romance subplot lost me—too quick a reconciliation after a betrayal that left a bad taste. Still, a creative debut that mixes historical fiction, speculative magic, and family drama in an original way. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
