Tag: contemporary Fiction

Can’t Wait Wednesday #61..

Posted September 21, 2022 by WendyW in Blogging, Bloglinks, Book Blog Meme / 26 Comments
Can’t Wait Wednesday #61:  Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Synopsis: After All the Feels and Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade once again […]




Book Review: The Frederick Si..

Posted September 20, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 32 Comments
Book Review:  The Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie Zusy

Frederick Sisters Are Living the Dream by Jeannie Zusy is a look at a woman who is a caretaker to her sister with intellectual disabilities.  It’s emotional, funny, and a bit chaotic, but totally worthwhile reading.  Maggie is the youngest of three sisters and lives just outside of New York City with her two almost […]



🎧 Audiobook Review: The Sum..

Posted September 17, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 21 Comments
🎧 Audiobook Review: The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner

The Summer Place by Jennifer Weiner is a delightful beach read about family and consequences.   Sarah Danhauser is shocked when her 22-year-old stepdaughter, Ruby,  announces she wants to get married to her boyfriend of 2 years.  Sarah’s mother, Veronica,  announces that Ruby should marry at her Cape Cod home, and to Sarah’s dismay, Veronica is […]



Book Review: Lucy by the Sea ..

Posted September 16, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 36 Comments
Book Review:  Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout

Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout is the fourth book in her popular Amgash series.  This can be read as a standalone but is so much better if you read the previous books in the series.  Lucy by the Sea is a fascinating look into a divorced couple and their experience with the COVID […]






Book Review: Killers of a Cer..

Posted September 8, 2022 by WendyW in Book Review, bookblogger / 47 Comments
Book Review:  Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn is a madcap adventure that is just pure fun.  If you like espionage, mystery, and laughing out loud, Killers of a Certain Age is for you.  Four women, Billie, Mary Alice, Helen, and Natalie, were recruited forty years ago to become assassins for a secret organization known […]



Can’t Wait Wednesday #60..

Posted September 7, 2022 by WendyW in Blogging, Bloglinks, Book Blog Meme / 34 Comments
Can’t Wait Wednesday #60:  The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber

Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally, they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. Synopsis: Two lifelong friends decide to trade places the […]