WE LOVE BIG BOOKS AND WE CANNOT LIE

Murder at Donwell Abbey by Vanessa Kelly was written exactly the way I always hoped to find Regency-era books. I never quite know what it is about a book that doesn’t hit the mark but let me tell you this one was just perfect. Ok so this is book 2 in the Emma Knightley Mysteries, and I just loved it so much, I’ve already picked up the first book! I didn’t need to read the first book to follow along, but I could tell I would probably have enjoyed book 2 even more if I had read

The Island King takes place in Nassau, Bahamas 1791. This is the kind of historical fiction that fascinates me. I’ve been to the Queen’s Staircase which is a walkway of 65 steps in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas. It was carved out of solid limestone by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794 to create a direct route from Fort Fincastle to Nassau. I’ve read a lot about Haiti’s history, but not much about the Bahamas and Gina Giordano is a brilliant author who clearly has d

I have a few times! I don’t get a chance to see art very often, but I do love to see unique things when traveling. You know our go to guide for traveling is always with @lonelyplanet! Art Destinations is Lonely Planets newest book where you can combine both your love for travel and your love for art! “From medieval wonders in Morocco to indigenous art in Canada; epic street murals in Malaysia to world-famous masterpieces in France; the destinations featured inside this book a

for gifting us this new release from Cate Holahan! The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold has some good twists and turns that you won’t see coming! Alice is a privileged college student, her dad has been coined “the father of AI” and her mother is an heiress of immense wealth. When she is kidnapped, but not for ransom, her parents and police are baffled but start realizing that this isn’t your typical kidnapping. The captors send a series of puzzles that are supposed to lead to Alice

The Fix by Mia Sheridan is an absolute must read for suspense lovers! It’s available now and I promise you, you will not be disappointed! I could not put this one down! Cami’s life is turned upside down when she is just 17 yrs old and becomes a survivor of a deadly home invasion that changes the course of her life. Her mother and sister did not survive and it takes Cami years to finally start healing. When she receives a shocking phone call asking her if she wants a “do over”

A Little Paris Christmas by Jennifer Shirk was just the cutest cozy Christmas story! I was drawn to this book, because I would love to spend Christmas in Paris! However, I didn’t know they meant Paris Pennsylvania, and I was very entertained by this idea. It’s a small town with French roots and the names of the stores were just too clever and cute! It IS a grumpy/sunshine trope, and I while I do adore a sunshine girl, I’m not usually a fan of the grumpy guy trope. But this

Witch and Tell is the first book I’ve read by Angela M. Sanders, but this is the 7th book in the Witch Way Librarian Series! This was my ideal cozy mystery, it’s small town, not too scary, romance, but with witchy vibes. This reads as a great stand alone, but I can tell I will enjoy it more if I go back and read the rest of the books, which I plan to do! When Josie’s best friend’s boyfriend is missing, and Josie finds him dead in her kitchen, she does what anyone would do, s

has sold over 500k copies and has great reviews! @tlcbooktours gifted us a copy of this book and I can’t wait to read it! The description below tells me that I am absolutely going to love it! Has anyone else read this one and loved it? “It begins on the shaded town square in a sleepy Southern town. A spirited seven-year-old has a brisk business at her lemonade stand. But the little girl’s pretty yellow dress can’t quite hide the ugly scar on her chest. Her latest customer, a

just recently released and it’s absolutely a must read if you enjoy charming rom-coms! This is book 6 in the Cider Cove series and it’s just as adorable as books 1-5! This time we get to follow along as Thalia finally finds love after watching all of her roommates find love and marriage and move out of the Big House one by one. When she rents out her vacant rooms she has no idea that she is in for the surprise of her life! Her new tenant is none other than her high school bes

publishes in January and just like all of her other books, you do not want to miss it! The Trip is such a good and quick read and definitely had me guessing until the end on who the murderer was! -Twenty years ago a group of five lifelong friends set out on an adventure. Only four survived. Now on a boat trip together to remember their long lost friend, everything goes wrong. Every single survivor has secrets, secrets that very well may be worth killing for… Seriously so good

and I absolutely love the cover of this one! Reasons We Break by Jasmeen Kaur Deo publishes Nov 4 and I have a feeling that it’s going to be a page turner! Description: “As long as Simran has known Rajan, her immigrant community has warned her away. She knows what they call him, especially since he got out of juvie: an addict. A gangster. A killer. But Simran can’t believe Rajan is beyond hope. She’s seen his thoughtfulness firsthand: He’s the only one who’s noticed the press

This is my first time and I was pleasantly surprised! I loved the setting of the Victoria era, Hare a mystic is trying to survive as a true lady in society, even though she’s viewed as less than a second class citizen. I genuinely adored these characters and worried about the truth coming out and what would happen to Hare if she was cast out of society. I don’t typically read a lot of romance, many times I feel like I’m reading the same story, but this was unique and comp

Or a bright spring day? It tends to rain here in the PNW in both the spring and fall, so I reading anytime of year is kind of the same At Last by Marisa Silver is one of those books, you can cuddle up with blanket and cup of cider and take your time to read. “Helene Simonauer and Evelyn Turner are two formidable women whose paths cross when their children marry. Both women are sharp, cunning, and unwavering in their conflicting beliefs about marriage, responsibility, and fami

can’t help but reminisce about the good ol’ days when they had everything…before they lost it all. Now it’s all about Deb’s husband’s mounting medical bills, Pam’s lying soon-to-be ex husband that stole from their kids’ trust funds, and Harper, who secretly owes big money to an unseemly character. All of them are desperate for money, money is the answer to everything. Until it’s not. When Pam comes across a Women’s Club that promotes women and financial freedom, she can’t bel

Seven For A Secret by Mary E. Roach and I couldn’t put it down! This is perfect for my fellow thriller lovers but it’s not too scary for those of you wanting to dip your toes into the thriller world without going too hard too fast! Nev is seventeen. 5 years ago she was the final victim of a horrific attack while living in a group home for girls. Eight girls remain missing and no one seems to care other than Nev and her surviving sisters. Now more bodies are turning up, bodies

This is kind of crazy, I know who he is, but I couldn’t name any songs or anything specific about him. So I went into this memoir like I was watching a movie, I had no idea what the ending would be. It absolutely made me a fan, I looked up all of his music, his movies and his other endeavors. This is described as a raw and fearless memoir, and I couldn’t agree more. Scott Mescudi experienced multiple deaths back-to-back, including his father’s at a young age and understan

reached out wanting to gift us some of their new book releases with @hyperionavebooks! First up is Seeing Stars, A Mashad Family Novel, by Candice Jalili! I just started this one and am already hooked! The first few chapters are so enchanting and entertaining and I can’t wait to finish it! Read the description below and tell me you aren’t excited! “Mona Mashad grew up on camera, with millions of fans around the world tuning in to see her every move. Nothing was off-limits: no

I must tell you, Familiaris by David Wroblewski is one of the longest books I think I’ve ever read, and you know I love big books! This is the kind of storytelling that I crave, it’s not rushed, but it doesn’t drag. It’s heartfelt and meaningful, but so clever. Fall feels like the perfect time, to get cozy with a big book and really savor it. I read The Story of Edgar Sawtelle years ago, and I didn’t remember much, but I remembered loving it. This is a wonderful follow-up

author of Cider House Rules! Thank you @simonbooks for gifting us this arc! I feel compelled to say that this book was a bit of a slow starter for me. However, about 1/4 way in it started catching my attention! Queen Esther is a story about the life of a little orphaned Jewish girl in New Hampshire. When she is dropped off at the orphanage she knows two things for sure as a 3 year old, that she’s named after Queen Esther in the Bible and that she’s Jewish. As a teenager she i

Dead Line by Marc Cameron released in July so it’s already available! If you’ve read any of Marc Cameron’s Arliss Cutter books then you’re in for a treat because this is the latest book in the series! Arliss and his partner Lola are after a wanted killer who’s on the run in Alaska for a murder committed in Missouri. As they investigate known acquaintances something is clearly amiss. These people are afraid of someone and it’s not the Missouri fugitive…so who is it? Also in pl