So with this post, I suppose I'm ending 2016 on a bit of a negative note. But after seeing a similar post from Jess @ The Mud and Stars Book Blog, I thought it might be interesting to come up with my own list of my least favorite books read this year. Check out my favorite … Continue reading Top 10 least favorite reads of 2016
Month: December 2016
End of year book survey
Happy New Year's Eve! To wrap up 2016, I've filled out this year-end book survey I first discovered at Stephanie's Book Reviews. It is hosted by The Perpetual Page Turner. Number of books you read: 46 Number of re-reads: 1 Genre you read the most from: Historical fiction 1. Best book you read in 2016? … Continue reading End of year book survey
Review: “No Good Son”
"No Good Son" by J.L. Vaughan Kindle edition, 211 pages Published Dec. 31, 2015 ASIN: B01A29FNZK I started this book with an open mind. The synopsis seemed intriguing enough. A former thief (the term "thief" is a gross understatement) named Mike comes out of hiding after making a promise to set things right and pay … Continue reading Review: “No Good Son”
Top Ten Tuesday: Best reads of 2016
The last Tuesday of 2016 is upon us. As such, this week's Top Ten Tuesday theme is Best Books of 2016. I've chosen to make a list of my favorite 2016 reads regardless of publication date. "Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk" by Kathleen Rooney (St. Martin's Press, 2017) Check out my review and my Reading … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Best reads of 2016
Bookish Christmas gift haul
Phew! Happy day-after-Christmas to those of you who celebrate the holiday. I'm experiencing a bit of the post-Christmas doldrums, as per usual. I can't remember the last time Dec. 26 fell on a Monday, but it's kind of a bummer – especially since I didn't have today off work like some of you special people. … Continue reading Bookish Christmas gift haul
A few of my favorite (Christmas) things
Merry Christmas to all, from That Book Lady Blog! In honor of this special day, I want to share with you some of the things I enjoy most this time of year. Favorite book When I was little, my mom ordered "A Story a Day 'Til Christmas" from the Current catalog. For several years, it was … Continue reading A few of my favorite (Christmas) things
The Jingle Bell Book Tag
I wasn't tagged in this one, but it looks like fun so I'm doing it anyway! Props to the creator, Richard @ The Humpo Show. "All I Want for Christmas is You" ... What book do you want to see under the Christmas tree? Honestly, I hesitate to name any one book ... there are just … Continue reading The Jingle Bell Book Tag
Review: “The Good Daughter”
"My entire life, every single memory, is an accumulation of moments, words I looked up in a heavy encyclopedia. I know now that I was attempting to make sense out of what no child can understand; an attempt to fill in blanks that adults leave for us, resulting in a contorted image of just about … Continue reading Review: “The Good Daughter”
100 followers strong!
I've hit a new milestone here at That Book Lady Blog...100 followers! I appreciate all the support and feedback I've received since I began this blog on Sept. 30. This week, I'll be posting an ARC review of "The Good Daughter" by Alexandra Burt and some Christmas goodies. Stay tuned!
Reading Notes: “Little Women”
Happy Saturday, dear book bloggers. I'm in rather high spirits this morning. Yesterday marked four years since Jared's and my first date. Due to some nasty weather, we weren't able to celebrate with a return trip to the diner and movie theater where it all began, but hopefully we can recreate our first date, as … Continue reading Reading Notes: “Little Women”