Hi Loves! I have always had a love for reading, my grandmother always tells me about how excited I was when I learned how to read. She said it was like it opened up a new world for me and I always had a book on me. Somewhere along my school aged years reading was ruined. I’m sure it was being forced to read so many books for classes. I really don’t like anything I’m forced to do, I like having my own desire and pull to something. Anyways, over the past couple years and then intensely over the past year I can’t seem to put books down now.
I received a kindle for Christmas this past year and it intensified my love for reading. I can browse for books and download samples right there! I don’t have to wait in line at book stores and amazon is always suggesting books for me that I loooove! That being said here are some book reviews for books I’ve read off my kindle that I just love.
These are in no particular order and are only the books read this year so far …
The Girl on the Train – Paula Hawkins
What a thriller. If you liked Gone Girl then you will love this one. The book was a little dark and twisty but it keeps you at the edge of your seat. I can also assure you that you won’t believe the end, I love a good surprise!
These Things Hidden – Heather Gudenkauf
This book was another dark and twisted & if you are easily made uncomfortable it may not be the book for you. It is definitely worth reading though if you like a messed up plot. It is a lot easier of a read and even though it won’t be a page turner like some others it definitely comes with quite a few “WHAT” moments!
The Nightingale – Kristin Hannah
This is my favorite read of the year so far. I love books that cross history & fiction. The book is not a true story but it uses a lot of real references from WW2 and what occupied France looked like. If you have any suggestions for books similar to this one PLEASE let me know!
A Spool of Blue Thread – Anne Tyler
Ya’ll this book … I can’t even. I read half of the book – maybe even 60% and still there was no climax – I have no idea what this book is about but it never hooked me. It was like watching a sitcom that wasn’t quite sad or funny and had nothing to look forward to.
What She Left Behind – Ellen Marie Wiseman
This book was AMAZING. It’s not a true story but similar to The Nightingale it plays on historical events which I find to be my favorite style. This book is about a woman who is in love with an immigrant but instead of supporting her father throws her in a mental institution where she spends the rest of her life pleading her innocence. I blew through this book and found myself in tears many times.
This was the second book I’ve read from Kristin Hannah and it’s safe to say I’m hooked! I love her heart warming easy to connect to writing style. This book really tugged at my heart-strings and I found myself in tears most of the last half of the book. I can’t say enough good things about it – easy read & highly recommended.
The Hypnotist’s Love Store – Liane Moriarty
*Favorite Author Alert – I’ve read literally almost every book she has written. I have loved every one them and honestly, I think I’ve loved them all almost equally. This one was a little hard to get into but I wasn’t disappointed. My favorite Liane book was What Alice Forgot but I’ve also read and loved; The Husband’s Secret, Big Little Lies, & Three Wishes. She only has one other The Last Anniversary that I plan to read next – LIANE PLEASE WRITE ANOTHER BOOK.
This is my most recent read. Once The Nightingale hooked me I’ve been reading Kristin Hannah’s books one after the other. I’ve actually heard a lot about this book and am glad I finally read it. A book about two best friends and their journey in life together. Kristin Hannah followed this book up with a second book Fly Away that I’m looking forward to reading that follow-up. This is a really easy read & only took me about one week to get through.
There you have it! My 2015 book review thus far. I’m sure I will have to do another of these in a few months. Any & all suggestions welcomed!
Happy Reading!
XO, Casey
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