Crazy Rich Asians (Book) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While the level of detail in descriptions and family history can be overwhelming, once you get into Crazy Rich Asians, you’re hooked.
Mixed (Borrow)
The book is worth spending some time with. It may not be the best thing you may ever read, but for those who like to read it is something to put on your reading list.
So Much I Want to Tell You (Letters To My Little Sister) – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
So Much I Want To Tell You: Letters To My Little Sister, is the type of memoir/advice book those without an older sibling, or aren’t close to theirs, may want to look into. Especially if you wanted an older sister.
Set For Life: A Story – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Set For Life does have a formula which gets old, as you realize it is but the first in a series, it makes you appreciate the foundation laid down.
Wonder: Part 5 to End – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Wonder ends with a bit of a teary eyed moment but as a whole definitely is a one and done type of book.
A Pain Less Ordinary by L.V. Pires – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If FreeForm ever decides to do mini-series, A Pain Less Ordinary by L.V. Pires should be one of their first adaptations in the format.
This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
In no way imaginable can you call “This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare” traditional. If only because, it takes the idea of being conversational to a new level. For nevermind how personal it is, but it is also a bunch of scattered thoughts slightly made cohesive. I explain that statement further…
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood almost seems like a gathering of all of Trevor Noah’s standup specials about his childhood, jokes and all, placed into a book.
Wendy's Got The Heat (Book Review) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview In a rather raw, uncensored, and deeply personal autobiography, Wendy Williams pretty much gives you everything but certain names, exact dates, and pictures. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Everything, Everything (Book Review) – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Everything, Everything is similar to Recovery Road in terms of format. It is setup like a diary, though unlike Recovery Road it has pictures, and each would be chapter is short. However, with a movie coming up this August, starring Amandla Stenberg and Anika Noni Rose, you know I couldn’t resist. Though, let me tell you, this is by no means the best YA novel I’ve ever read.
Recovery Road: Parts 7 to 9 [End of Book] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Part 7 features a stumble for Maddie, but not her outright falling. Though with her stumble comes the question of what could trigger her going off the rails, or even if perhaps she must abstain from alcohol altogether? After all, Maddie loves a good party and avoiding alcohol, as well as drugs, may have…
Around The Way Girl: Chapters 10 to End of Book – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview And so it comes to an end and while you may not fully get this feeling you got to know Taraji the person, you do feel you got to understand the actress. Trigger Warning(s) Review (with Spoilers) The book, as noted, is very much part of a marketing plan. Similar to presidential candidates releasing…
Eleanor & Park [Book Review] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview Eleanor & Park is a cute romance novel, which doesn’t have much in the way of over the top situations, and creates a simple, and possibly authentic, romance. Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Hurry Down Sunshine [Book Review] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview A father learns to adapt, as he has before, to a family member, in this case, his daughter, dealing with a mental illness and it being so close to home. Review (with Spoilers) When I first read this book it was sometime when I was in high school. At the time I was trying…
Year of Yes: Chapters 8 to End – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview We come to the end of this quirky little book and I do have to say, despite Rhimes’ odd belief we are constantly judging her, you have to admire her insight. At times, especially in the beginning, a part of me wondered how in the world did this woman, this dork, come up with…
Lettin’ It All Hang Out [Book Review] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Overview You Better Work! Well, for most of RuPaul’s life that is just what he did. Whether is was working on a signature look, how to perfect his hair, makeup, or tuck, or climbing the stairs to stardom, working is all he did. All the while battling a few addictions, failures, and being grossly misunderstood…
