Spring Book Review
Wahoo! I absolutely love sharing my books with you! Since I haven’t blogged much this year so far, instead of a monthly list, I’m calling today’s post a “spring” book review. I’ve actually read a few more than what’s posted, but I only share the ones that I know you’ll either enjoy or are considering reading yourselves. Let’s get started!
When we were in Texas for Jud’s last treatment, I was scrolling through Netflix looking for a new show. I came across Pamela Anderson’s documentary and watched about 2/3 of it. Despite an immoral public life, she has a very interesting beginning that led her down the path she chose. I listened to this book on Audible, and she narrates her own story. It’s heartbreaking to hear what so many young girls go through and how they struggle to find their identities.
I am a big Hilarie Burton fan from her One Tree Hill days. As someone who randomly landed on a farm myself, I really liked her unique stories of city turned farm life. She also shares her biography as well and how she met her celebrity husband. I finished this book wanting to purchase alpacas!
While this story has many light references to The Scarlet Letter, Hester tells the fictional story of how Nathaniel Hawthorne came to be and how he found the basis for TSL. The first third of the book takes place in Scotland and is a little slower than I would like, but the book as a whole is definitely worth a read.
Talk about a slow read! Or maybe it was just me? This book was read by celebrity book clubs and talked about wildly over social media. I didn’t like it… The narration is randomly out of order flashing back to different points in time that lead up to why the characters are at the actual Paper Palace. There are also references to a lot of things I don’t particularly like to read about. It’s definitely rated R as well.
This one was much better! Set in the 1950s, Ruth has to go behind the Iron Curtain to save her twin sister Iris from her criminally unstable husband who has defected from diplomatic spying. I love Beatriz Williams’s writing. It’s so cleverly researched as she seeks to bring history to life in her stories. You truly feel like you are in England, Italy, and Russia along the way.
Another incredible historical fiction read, this book tells the story of the rocketeers kidnapped from Germany and brought to the States to work for the US space program in its infancy. Kelly Rimmer is a fantastic author!
This is a short Audible original of a true crime podcaster uncovering the real truth behind a cold case in her hometown. I would recommend this one if you just needed something to entertain you as you drive – but kiddo warning. You don’t want them to hear the graphic nature of these crimes.
Who doesn’t want a more simplified life? Sign me up. In Emily Ley’s usual sweet style, she writes on all topics of home, work, and family and how to streamline life for the very best for all.
I think I first read this one in 2020 and needed a refresher. As you know, Liam and I go on lots of “adventures“, and this book reminds me why while also giving suggestions for new fun adventures we can incorporate as he grows. So sweet.
*****
I hope you were able to find a new book or two to add to your TBR. I would love to hear your recommendations too!
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