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So the title may make you think that I am a fan of novel-turned-movies or series but, a quick disclaimer, I am not. When I was younger, I used to be a fan of Nicholas Sparks and I've watched all his novels' adaptations and not a single one is better than the book version. But… Continue reading 10 books as Netflix shows or movies
A 59-year old widower. Grumpy. Trying and failing to kill himself, many times. Here's an odd, funny, yet utterly moving story. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Rating: ❤❤❤❤❤ The first novel by the Swedish author Fredrik Backman, A Man Called Ove is a balance between heart wrenching and thought provoking lines as well as chuckle-inducing… Continue reading 5 Quotes Why I Love A Man Called Ove
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Rating: ❤❤❤❤❤ What is it about: At the age of thirty-six, on the verge of completing a decade's worth of training as a neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. One day he was a doctor treating the dying, and the next he was a patient struggling to live.… Continue reading Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air
And the baby of my darling Lonna named FLYLēF just turned 2! To celebrate, an amazing group of bloggers and I have planned posts for you to enjoy, all centered around the theme... FRIENDSHIP Please make sure to visit them, and perhaps make a new friend along the way. FRIENDSHIP I am delighted when I learned… Continue reading FLYLēF turns 2!
46th - My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga Rating: (Good read, definitely!) What is it about: Sixteen-year-old physics nerd Aysel is obsessed with plotting her own death. With a mother who can barely look at her without wincing, classmates who whisper behind her back, and a father whose violent crime rocked her… Continue reading Book Review: My Heart and Other Black Holes by Jasmine Warga
“It's what's in yourself that makes you happy or unhappy.” 45th - A Murder Is Announced (Miss Marple, #5) by Agatha Christie Rating: (BEST, GREAT read!) What is it about: Villagers expect a fun game after a Gazette announcement of murder, but when lights flash off, shots ring out, and a masked burglar falls dead,… Continue reading Book Review: A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie
44th - The Silence Between Moonbeams by Sarah Doughty Rating: (BEST, GREAT read!) What is it about: The Silence Between Moonbeams is about life — not always romantic, and not always easy, but often beautiful. Everything is a product of the universe, the one thing about life we all share. It binds us together not… Continue reading Book Review: The Silence Between Moonbeams by Sarah Doughty
“Reality depends on perspective, on what is paid attention to.” 43rd - Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova Rating: (Good read, definitely) What is it about: Joe O’Brien is a forty-four-year-old police officer from the Irish Catholic neighborhood of Charlestown, Massachusetts. A devoted husband, proud father of four children in their twenties, and respected officer,… Continue reading Book Review: Inside the O’Briens by Lisa Genova
“Shoot for the moon, even if you fail, you'll land among the stars.” 42nd - P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern Rating: (Good read) What is it about: Holly couldn't live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. They were the kind of young couple who could finish each other's sentences.… Continue reading Book Review: P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
“Scared is what you're feeling. Brave is what you're doing.” 41st - Room by Emma Donoghue Rating: (Good read, definitely!) What is it about: To five-year-old Jack, Room is the entire world. It is where he was born and grew up; it's where he lives with his Ma as they learn and read and eat… Continue reading Book Review: Room by Emma Donoghue
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