I found myself feeling rather embarrassed with my lack of knowledge while reading this book. Before I get into the brief book plot, this book takes place in Spain during the reign of Francisco Franco in the 1950's. I recognized the name of Franco but had little to no knowledge of what transpired in the... Continue Reading →
Like many people, the start of a new year brings new goals for myself. Who knows how long they will actually last, but we're all full of a little optimism at the start of the new year and always say this is our year to accomplish those things we've always wanted to do. While I... Continue Reading →
This is later then when I had hoped to right my first blog of 2022 but until recently I found myself almost in a reading funk. I have either completely finished or started 7 different books since the start of the new year and was just not loving any of them. None of them were... Continue Reading →
You're probably thinking what I was thinking when I first picked up this book which was Stacey Abrams wrote a book? A political thriller style book. Definitely a head scratcher at first glance. I've recently started getting more into thrillers this last year but this was my first political thriller and I wasn't really sure... Continue Reading →
As 2021 comes to an end within these next remaining weeks, it's coming to the part of the year where many start to reflect on what this past year brought them. The good, the bad, the times of joy and happiness, and the times of anger and sadness. It was a year with the best... Continue Reading →
Um What... I say for the 100th time while reading the last 50 pages of this book. This book was absolutely insane and I loved it! The only reason why I am not giving this book a full 5 out of 5 stars is because the two main characters are incredibly frustrating and at points... Continue Reading →
After reading now both of Alex Michaelides books, he has quickly become an author that no matter what he writes I will read the books he releases. Not just that but I will run (fast walk or drive) to the nearest bookstore to pick up a hard copy because he is just one of those... Continue Reading →
Warning: This book covers some incredibly difficult topics. Please be advised before reading. The discussion of mental health is still a very hush hush topic in my opinion. I mean compared to where it was ten years ago, it has definitely become a topic more easily discussed and studied but it is still not at... Continue Reading →
On paper Winnie and Nigel look to have the perfect life. They have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, and the perfect kid. Before Juno moves in with the family she has the same thoughts as everyone else. How can everything always work out for them and life be so great. But they've got secrets.... Continue Reading →
When Nicole's husband gets an offer to work at the White House he advises his wife that they will have to do a full background check on not just the two of them but their entire extended family as well. Not really thinking much about it until her mother tells her she must meet with... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 