--Update: Pre-Take 2-- Happy Fourth +1 from beautiful, sunny Bavaria! We just got back from our summer getaways, and are getting ready to get back into the swing of things. With that said, as much as I love the potential of 75 Hard, it's just too much for me physically. I just don't have enough… Continue reading Prepping for 75 Medium — Accountability
Suleika Jaouad’s memoir takes us through the journey of her life, which was interrupted by an unwanted visitor (cancer), will resonate with anyone, no matter what paths their life has crossed. Her story starts just before her original diagnosis and through remission(s). Along the way, we meet a bunch of others along Suleika’s journey that… Continue reading 30. Between Two Kingdoms
Sophie Duval is a perfumer in Cannes when the biggest star of the time stumbles into her struggling shop. Sophie being Sophie helps the star avoid the press following her, and ends up making a friend for life. Through social spotlights, Hollywood movies, selfish people and a wedding for the ages, Sophie makes it a… Continue reading 29. Meet me in Monaco
This novel fell right in line with my favorite way historical fiction novels are set up... multiple person views, overlapping story lines, growth, challenges, and a glimpse into the future. The difference with Angels of the Pacific though, is that it was about the war in Manila and surrounding areas. I LOVED this change of… Continue reading 28. Angels of the Pacific: A WWII Novel
Trigger Warning: From the first chapter, we experience loss. However, shortly after the true story begins, and leaves us with so many answers, and trust in the universe. Everything truly does happen for a reason, even loss. I'm so happy that we were able to cross paths with important individuals between these pages. Katy, experienced… Continue reading 27. One Italian Summer