Title: The People We Keep Author: Allison Larkin My Rating: ⭐ Why I gave this rating: I’m sure this is a great book but as soon as they had the 16 year old start a relationship with a 27 year old, I couldn’t read anyone. Kind of a bummer cause was enjoying it until till... Continue Reading →
I want to start this by saying I love Florida but Florida does not often love me. Florida spots the girl with English/Irish blood who turns tomato red within 10 minutes of being outside as well as hair that becomes a lion's mane anytime she tries to brush it out in the humidity and hones... Continue Reading →
If you are looking for a new date night place, Alpana is the perfect place. An upscale, intimate Italian restaurant serving up some delicious dishes, especially their fresh made pasta. It's a smaller space but whoever was their interior designer should get an award. Absolutely stunning. Just wanted to take in all the greenery and... Continue Reading →
Title: The Light Pirate Author: Lily Brooks-Dalton My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I was confused for a good majority of this book. It was dystopian but like dystopian meets weather? Felt like sci-fi but add in climate change and hurricanes. Was just kind of lost the entire time. Title: Under Her Care... Continue Reading →
If you find yourself in Disney Springs, The Boathouse is a great treat-yourself kind of place with some delicious seafood. Even though we were inland, everything tasted very fresh. There's live music, booths made out of old boats, and great outdoor seating to watch the sunset. Unless you are going for bar seating, you definitely... Continue Reading →
Title: My Body Author: Emily Ratajkowski My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: If you asked me or many others who Emily Ratajkowski was, I think many of us would say who? Oh, you mean the supermodel who danced naked in that Blurred Lines video. That’s all anyone really knows about her and she’s... Continue Reading →
Word of advice to you lovely people, do research before going to a restaurant unplanned. You may find yourself in a very romantic setting with your best friend while one of you is wearing crocs and the other has not put on any makeup. In our defense, we thought we were meeting a friend at... Continue Reading →
Title: The Investigator Author: John Sandford My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: This style of action/thriller isn’t really my favorite. It’s great for fans of James Patterson or Lee Child but I always struggle to get into these kinds of books. The one plus of this series vs others is the main character... Continue Reading →
To round out the two weeks of Chicago Restaurant Week, I found myself finally checking off Aba from my Chicago restaurant bucket list. Aba has been at the top of the list for so long, and for whatever reason, just have never been able to make it there. It's Mediterranean inspired and anyone who loves... Continue Reading →
Title: Finding Me Author: Viola Davis My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (.5) Why I gave this rating: If there was ever a book I wish I had listened to, it would be this one. Pretty spectacular to win a Grammy for an audible narration. This book is the embodiment of treat people with kindness as you never... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 