Suleika Jaouad’s memoir of her interrupted life by her unwanted visitor will resonate with anyone, no matter what paths your life has crossed. Her story starts just before her original diagnosis and takes us through remission. Along the way, we meet a bunch of others along Suleika’s journey that are all going through their own… 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
This love story was just the light hearted happiness I needed! I thought it was cute, quirky and so well written for its genre. It flowed at the perfect speed, and everything unfolded smoothly. Olive and Adam’s dynamic was believable and a story you could actually image happening, not a far fetched fairy tale! If… Continue reading 26. The Love Hypothesis