Friday, March 23, 2018

Recent Reads

I'm currently avoiding reading a book that I'm just not that into, so I figured what better way to avoid it than writing about what I've been reading lately!

Based on a recommendation from a friend, I started The Grant County series by Karin Slaughter.  I'd never read anything by her before, but after just a few chapters of the first book, Blindsighted, I knew she was going to be an author I like.  I would classify this series as a thriller with romance mixed in.  It follows a doctor (who is also the coroner) in a small town and her ex-husband who is the police chief through several years of personal loss, drama and heartache.  Every book was a page turner, I highly recommend picking starting this series!

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One of my favorite bachelor alums is Ashley Spivey who is not only a feminist and skincare addict, but she's also really funny and loves to read.  She started a book club on Facebook, that I of course joined immediately.  The page has monthly book club voting, book exchanges and also provides a forum to discuss books you've recently read or to get recommendations on great reads.  Click here to go to the Spivey Book Club page if you're interested in joining.  Don't forget to answer the questions in order to be allowed into the group!   Anyways, Ashley herself recommended a book called All Is Not Forgotten by Wendy Walker, and wow, it was really, really, incredible.  It is written from a very interesting perspective which pulled me in from the start.  
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Now let me tell you about a book I read in ONE DAY.  I started it on my lunch break at work, and then finished it after work.  I'm serious, 300 something pages, in one day.  I could not put it down.  I even ate cereal for breakfast to limit the amount of time I was not reading because I had to know what happened next.  The book is The Couple Next Door, by Shari Lapena.  Read more about the book here if you'd like!  


The Light We Lost is a book about a couple who met on 9/11, in New York.  Reese Witherspoon chose it as her February book of the month for her book club and I did really enjoy this book about this couple and their relationship spanning many years. 


Onto the book I'm avoiding, it's called Coming Up for Air, and sadly it just doesn't compare to the amazing books I've read lately, so that's disappointing.  I'm committed to getting through it, even though I've now had to renew it from the library 👀.  My goal is to finish it this weekend while my husband is out of town, I have plenty of time on my hands to accomplish this goal!

Next on my reading list is The Last Mrs.Parrish.  I've heard amazing things about this book, it's another Reese Witherspoon recommendation as well, she picked it for her December 2017 book club book.  I've also got The Heir and The Spare on hold at my library, which if you know me, you know I love me some British Royals and so that's why I can't wait to get my hands on this royal inspired fiction.



Leave me a comment to let me know what you've been reading lately!  I am always open to suggestions and book discussions.  I keep adding to my digital book list on my phone, you can never have too many books on deck!

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Xo, Britt

2 comments:

  1. A man called ove, and girl on the train. Both very good. I would recommend to read the books before seeing the movies. Happy reading!

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  2. Are you in goodreads? If so you can see everything I’ve been reading!

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