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The Fifth Avenue Story Society by Rachel Hauck
Book Synopsis: An invitation to join The Fifth Avenue Story Society gives five New York strangers a chance to rewrite their own stories....
Lyra Thompson
Aug 24, 20233 min read
(SPOILERS) Sandy Toes (Christy and Todd: The Baby Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: A new season begins for Christy and Todd with a pregnancy test and a disillusioning visit to the doctor. As they try to...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Annie, Between the States by L. M. Elliott - Review
Book Synopsis: Annie Sinclair's Virginia home is in the battle path of the Civil War. Her brothers, Laurence and Jamie, fight to defend...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 11, 20233 min read
The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin - Review
Book Synopsis: August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 9, 20233 min read
One More Wish (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As Christy blows out the 26 candles on her birthday cake, she closes her eyes and makes a wish. Could this be the year...
Lyra Thompson
Aug 2, 20232 min read
(SPOILDERS) Home of Our Hearts (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Christy and Todd are looking forward to being part of two important weddings. Christy would never think of missing Katie's...
Lyra Thompson
Jul 24, 20232 min read
Canary Island Song by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: When Carolyn's grown daughter tells her she needs to "get a life," Carolyn decides it's time to step out of her familiar...
Lyra Thompson
Jul 12, 20233 min read
Counting by 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan - Review
Book Synopsis: Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and diagnosing medical conditions, who finds it comforting...
Lyra Thompson
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Review
Book Synopsis: Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English...
Lyra Thompson
Jun 1, 20234 min read
Forever With You (Christy and Todd: The Married Years #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
About the Book: Now that they have been married for almost two years, Christy and Todd are facing challenges neither of them expected....
Lyra Thompson
May 10, 20232 min read
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Review
About the Book: The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald's third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. This exemplary novel...
Lyra Thompson
May 9, 20233 min read
Little Women Movies: 1994 VS 2019 Comparison
I've seen the Little Women movie adaptation three times now. I first watched in back in 2021 before I read the book and really enjoyed...
Lyra Thompson
May 6, 20234 min read
The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart - Review
Book Synopsis: IF YOU FAIL, ALL IS LOST. Join the Mysterious Benedict Society as Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance embark on a daring...
Lyra Thompson
May 2, 20233 min read
Finally and Forever (Katie Weldon #4) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Katie Weldon wonders if she was crazy to spontaneously fly off to Africa on a mission trip. Suddenly she is dealing with a...
Lyra Thompson
Apr 20, 20232 min read
(SPOILERS) Coming Attractions (Katie Weldon #3) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: As graduation approaches, Katie Weldon is pretty sure she’s ready for the word “engaged” to describe her relationship with...
Lyra Thompson
Apr 12, 20232 min read
On A Whim (Katie Weldon #2) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Ever since high school, Katie Weldon has wondered what it would be like to be Rick Doyle’s girlfriend. As a college senior...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 18, 20232 min read
(SPOILERS) This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof - Review
Book Synopsis: There is nothing extraordinary about Tucker O’Shay’s dreams. Go to college. Become president. Fall in love. And pretend...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 17, 20232 min read
Maybe This Time by Kasie West - Review
Book Review: One year. Nine events. Nine chances to . . . fall in love? Weddings. Funerals. Barbecues. New Year's Eve parties. Name the...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Peculiar Treasures (Katie Weldon #1) by Robin Jones Gunn - Review
Book Synopsis: Katie Weldon catches more than just the bouquet at the wedding of her best friend, Christy Miller. She also snags a job...
Lyra Thompson
Mar 4, 20233 min read
Number the Stars by Lois Lowry - Review
Book Synopsis: Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. It's now 1943 and...
Lyra Thompson
Feb 20, 20232 min read
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