I absolutely love to read and enjoy swapping book recommendations with friends. Today I’m sharing some of my recent reads… and they are all over the place as usual. I loved some, I loathed some… I actually laughed AND cried. Spoiler alert… I saved the best for last on this list.
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Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
This was a book club selection by the author of Where’d You Go, Bernadette and had the same quirky, unpredictable feel. The story takes you on a bit of a wild ride. It’s an easy, quick read that will leave you guessing until the end.
I Will Carry You by Angie Smith
This is a book I’ve owned for a long time and gifted to friends who dealt with infant loss. For many years I avoided reading it because I knew it would be extremely difficult. I finally picked it up and yes, the tears came. It’s a gut-wrenching, beautiful story of faith and deep love. Not ever experiencing this kind of loss, I felt it gave me tools to help walk alongside friends who go through the unimaginable. I was deeply touched by this one.
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
This is a tough one for me to review. Rachel Hollis is all the rage right now and this book had some great motivational tools and ideas. On some levels it is inspiring. In other ways I feel it’s deeply lacking. A like-minded friend sent me this article which parallels a lot of my thoughts. As with anything, approach this one with discernment.
Standing Strong by Teresa Giudice
Y’all. I kind of want the time back I spent reading this book. I found Turning the Tables to be somewhat fascinating, so when I spotted this one on display at the library, I grabbed it. It’s all over the place. Not a favorite.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan
After reading Crazy Rich Asians and China Rich Girlfriend, I was so excited to read this one and saw the Crazy Rich Asians movie in the middle of it. These books are a delight, an indulgence, and too fun. You must see the movie if you haven’t already. If you are looking for a twisting, saucy series go ahead and grab the trilogy.
Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon
Buy this right now along with a few extra copies to gift your girlfriends for Christmas. Put on your best Draper James dress, pour yourself some sweet tea, and ENJOY. This book is a delightful mix of Southern secrets, stories and recipes. I loved it. Turns out, Reese and I share an affection for hot rollers and calculating a cooking schedule for dinner parties. She even has a darling collection to celebrate the book. This one is a treasure.
Those are my most recent reads… what’s next on your reading list?