Read this on my kindle for #NonFicNov. It’s a true story about Barbara’s life. Her mom left her before she could walk. Her dad had a very sketchy lifeRead this on my kindle for #NonFicNov. It’s a true story about Barbara’s life. Her mom left her before she could walk. Her dad had a very sketchy life and treated her very badly. At age 12 she gets put into the mental institution (the hospital) where they medicate her and do experiments. This book is not for the faint at heart. Warning:: There is a graphic rape scene which is described very violently. ...more
Listened to this on on audio for #NonFicNov. It's a great book that has a positive message. It suggests that you need to change yourself in order for Listened to this on on audio for #NonFicNov. It's a great book that has a positive message. It suggests that you need to change yourself in order for things to change around you. You cannot change your spouse. It is very helpful book for communicating with your spouse in a positive manner. Highly recommend this book to anyone who is struggling with your marriage. It's a book you can refer back to many times....more
I can always tell when I have a 5 star book. It's when I can't put the book down. I want to know what's going to happen next. I have a very bad attentI can always tell when I have a 5 star book. It's when I can't put the book down. I want to know what's going to happen next. I have a very bad attention span and most books are in the 3 star range for me. But this one did not disappoint at all. I even found myself on the treadmill a few times just wanting to know what was going to happen. Warning this book has disturbing content and sexual content. I want to read her other books. ...more
Read this for #middlegrademay. It's an adorable story about Isadora who is half fairy and half vampire. Her mom is a fairy. Her dad is a vampire. The Read this for #middlegrademay. It's an adorable story about Isadora who is half fairy and half vampire. Her mom is a fairy. Her dad is a vampire. The art work in this book is adorable done in black, white and pink. Isadora has to decide which school to attend. Her choices are Fairy school or vampire school. She learns different things about herself while choosing the between the two schools. ...more
I read this for #middlegrademay. It's a heartbreaking true story. Lola is 7 years old when the war starts. She is living in Poland and her grandmotherI read this for #middlegrademay. It's a heartbreaking true story. Lola is 7 years old when the war starts. She is living in Poland and her grandmother sends her off to hide. She survived the Holocaust during WW2 by hiding in a hole in the ground. During the war she lost most of her family except for two uncles. After the war she comes to America where she still resides. This is a great book for middle school children to learn more about what happened during WW2 and how some people were brave enough to help children survive during a tragic time in history....more
This is a reread for me! I read this back in the 80's. VC Andrews was my favorite author back then. I hated reading. She got me to read! Yup she writThis is a reread for me! I read this back in the 80's. VC Andrews was my favorite author back then. I hated reading. She got me to read! Yup she writes problematic books. Families are always rich and very creepy and her content is very dark! Even though I read this 30 years ago I didn't remember half the stuff that occurred in this book. Thanks to Peter Likes Books book club who made me pick this book up again.
Trigger Warnings: Rape, Gang Rape, Abusive men, Adultery, murder and so much more is in this book....more
I really enjoyed this story. It was fast paced. It's about a 3 year old who gets kidnapped along with her 15 year old babysitter. The babysitter was vI really enjoyed this story. It was fast paced. It's about a 3 year old who gets kidnapped along with her 15 year old babysitter. The babysitter was very smart and she had some great ideas on how to escape her kidnappers. The story takes place in only 6 days. It made me think about how people don't help others. I certainly will be looking for more books by this author....more
4.5 stars rounding to 5 stars. Colleen Hoover is one of my auto buy authors. Every book I have read by her were awesome. She does not disappoint. This4.5 stars rounding to 5 stars. Colleen Hoover is one of my auto buy authors. Every book I have read by her were awesome. She does not disappoint. This one is told in two time frames (Then and Now). It's about a married couple struggling with infertility and how it affects their marriage. I suffered from infertility and I do remember the ups and downs and stress it caused. Toward the end of the book I cried 2 times. So much emotion. Thanks for another great read....more
I chose this book for my book club for May. I decided since it has 31 chapters I'd read a chapter a day in the month of May. I'm so glad I choose thisI chose this book for my book club for May. I decided since it has 31 chapters I'd read a chapter a day in the month of May. I'm so glad I choose this book because it was amazing. Kristin's writing really puts you right into the story. Her character development and descriptions of Alaska made you feel like you were right there with the characters. I didn't think I'd like a story about Alaska but I was not disappointed. Kristin Hannah is moving up my favorite author list. If you haven't read her before this is a must read....more
Listened by audio and read at the same time. The writing style is very poetic. It's about a girl named Milly who is 15 years old when the book starts.Listened by audio and read at the same time. The writing style is very poetic. It's about a girl named Milly who is 15 years old when the book starts. Her mother is a serial killer who had killed children. Milly is the one who turned her mother into the authorities. This book is dark and creepy as Milly tends to have been possessed with her moms thoughts. The audio book I listened to at a very slow pace since I had the CD which you cannot speed up. It's amazing that this is the authors debut novel. I certainly will be putting this author on my list of authors to read more of once she has more books available. ...more
Picked this up for #MGLIT readathon. My son was obsessed with these books and have read all of them. I actually enjoyed all the pranks and really likePicked this up for #MGLIT readathon. My son was obsessed with these books and have read all of them. I actually enjoyed all the pranks and really liked how the parents were involved which doesn't happen in most books. I've seen some of the movies and enjoyed them as well. Loved all the graphics between which made the reading fast. Will certainly be reading more as my son owns all the books. So many books so little time.
Read this for #mglit readathon. I've read his newer books but never read his middle grade books. This was such a great creepy story. The author kept mRead this for #mglit readathon. I've read his newer books but never read his middle grade books. This was such a great creepy story. The author kept me engaged and not once bored. I will be reading more of his stories in the future....more
This book sucked me in the moment I started to read it! There aren't many books that keep my attention from page one to the last page. It's about demoThis book sucked me in the moment I started to read it! There aren't many books that keep my attention from page one to the last page. It's about demon possession but does hint at mental illness as well. I wouldn't say it was scary but it was creepy. Adding to my favorites shelf....more
This 3rd book took me a while to get through. It ripped out my heart! I cried! I was on the edge of my seat! The ending OMG need next book. So many seThis 3rd book took me a while to get through. It ripped out my heart! I cried! I was on the edge of my seat! The ending OMG need next book. So many secrets revealed! This book has lots of trigger warnings rape of a little 10 year old boy it was hard to read. This author has gone on my favorites list. Want to read more of her books....more
This book was heartbreaking. Jackie tells the story of how she lost her 3 beautiful girls in a tragic car accident along with her sister-in-law and niThis book was heartbreaking. Jackie tells the story of how she lost her 3 beautiful girls in a tragic car accident along with her sister-in-law and niece. She shares her feelings of courage and strength of how she coped with the tragic loss. While reading the Acknowledgments at the end of the book I was crying. Jackie leaves some great advice for others who have lost loved ones in a tragic way. ...more
It's not very often a book will suck me in! This book is about memory loss. It grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go. I will certainly be picking uIt's not very often a book will suck me in! This book is about memory loss. It grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go. I will certainly be picking up more of Joy's books in the future....more
Thank you Bette Lee Crosby for contacting me to read your book. This story is based on a true story that takes place in my home state NJ. I found myseThank you Bette Lee Crosby for contacting me to read your book. This story is based on a true story that takes place in my home state NJ. I found myself engrossed in the story wanting to read on to see what happened next. I had so many emotions while reading this. Sympathy, hatred, hope, sadness, love and so much more. I even cried at the end. Certainly will be checking out more of your books. Adding to my favorites shelf....more
Page Turner. Book is told in 3 point of views. Anna a woman age 38 who is diagnosed with early set Alzheimer's disease. Her family admits her to an olPage Turner. Book is told in 3 point of views. Anna a woman age 38 who is diagnosed with early set Alzheimer's disease. Her family admits her to an old age home. Eve a woman who just had a tragic event happen in her life and she works at the old age home as a cook/housekeeper. And Eve's daughter Clementine who is 7 years old. I actually cried while reading one of Clementine's story. Story is about true love, secrets, bullies and more. From the very beginning you are drawn into the story and loving every part. Love never forgets...... I will definitely be checking out more of this authors writing....more
Fictional story based on a historical real event in 1945 when the cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff sunk carrying over 10,000 passengers of which 5,000 werFictional story based on a historical real event in 1945 when the cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff sunk carrying over 10,000 passengers of which 5,000 were children. The fictional story follows 4 teenagers that all had some type of secret. Loved how the chapters were very short and moved from character to character. Heartbreaking story that will keep you turning the pages....more
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