Hello friends! Hope you are staying well and happy. It’s been a little while since I’ve written a book review, but that is not for lack of reading. I promise. So, today I will share a series of mini book reviews from some of my favorite reads in the past few months. The majority of the novels are part of a book club I joined. Below are the titles:
The Husband’s Secret – Liane Moriarty
You Think It I’ll Say It by – Curtis Sittenfeld
Everything is Figureoutable – Marie Forleo
Little Fires Everywhere – Ng Celeste
The Guest List – Lucy Foley
The Confidence Code – Katty Kay and Claire Shipman
Where The Crawdads Sing – Delia Owens
The Husband’s Secret roped me in immediately with the introduction of a hidden letter to Cecilia Fitzpatrick, which she found. I read with baited breath, awaiting that moment of reveal—what did Cecilia’s husband’s letter say? But, the book is all about the journey. That’s why we read right? We long for storytelling. As I read, I attached myself to the characters and their lives, and held on to each word as their connections to one another unraveled. Cecilia’s patience was admirable. I would have torn the letter open as soon as I found it. Thankfully Cecilia didn’t, because then there’d be no story.
You Think It I’ll Say It was a fantastic compilation of short stories, and another book club selection. Yay for book clubs! Curtis Sittenfeld humanized her characters in a way every author should strive to emulate. The story’s characters were real, flawed, loved, and hurting. Even as I personally related, or didn’t, to each story, there was always at least one character who tugged at my heartstrings.
Everything is Figureoutable is a motivational non-fiction, self-help book. As some of you know, I love fiction, but recently thanks to the book club, I’ve really been enjoying non-fiction titles. I read them more slowly, but thoughtfully, because of the educational aspect. If you’d like direct, and unbiased advice on how to achieve your goals, this book will not disappoint.
Little Fires Everywhere was a spectacular work of fiction highlighting the bonds and disparities between an orderly, progressive family in an affluent area, and an enigmatic artist and her daughter who arrive in the town’s bubble. Secrets collide with entitlement. Motherhood’s fiery protection triggers conflict. You won’t be able to put this novel down. As always, the book was better than the on screen mini series.
The Guest List was a thrilling mystery, and I sped through the bestseller in three days. I needed to know who wound up dead at a celebrity destination wedding on the shabby chic island of old ghosts. And you will too, if you scoop this story up.
Currently, I am reading The Confidence Code, which was discussed in book club last week. Gasp! I’m behind. But it’s non-fiction y’all, so it will take me time. So far, The Confidence Code is a well-researched guide on attaining confidence as a woman. And though informative, the co-authors keep it light-hearted with subtle humor. Make note: We need to do better as women—our male counterparts are more pleased with themselves despite matched levels of abilities and competence. Wait, I just said we need to do better didn’t I? Even though I also said we need to be more pleased with ourselves.
Our current book club novel is Where The Crawdads Sing. I read The New York Times Best Seller fiction work in two days. The story was that well-written. I simultaneously adored and hurt for the book’s main character, Kya. You will too, if you decide to read.
That’s all for today! Thanks for reading. How did you like the series of mini book reviews versus a single book review? What books are on your nightstand? Please share. I’d love to know.