Come to the Edge by Christina Haag My rating: 4 of 5 stars At 43, I am too young to care about the Kennedys. They are a relic of generations before me, and I have the privilege (?) of seeing…
The Martian book review
The Martian by Andy Weir My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was in the house because it was WM’s school’s “one book one school” choice for last summer.Since the movie is out and doing well, I thought I’d grab…
Fifty Shades of Grey book review
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James My rating: 2 of 5 stars I feel like I read a completely different book than the rest of the world. Firstly, I thought Ana was pretty strong-minded. She negotiated the contract, tested…
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith review
Traveling Mercies: Some Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott My rating: 5 of 5 stars Hi, I’m Kim. I’m a woman, early 40s, spiritual but churchless, and a somewhat-intelligent Christian with a soft spot for crystals and “woo.” My cat…
Landline review & back to school
Landline by Rainbow Rowell My rating: 3 of 5 stars Georgie is our protagonist, a television writer and an all-around irresponsible flake. Neal is her husband, steady rock, and stay-at-home dad to their two daughters: Alice and Noomi. Georgie’s job…
Please Ignore Vera Dietz review
Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King My rating: 2 of 5 stars This was the third book in my Book Riot Quarterly box, themed “try new genres” or something similar. I read it quickly, but I think I just…
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover review
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean My rating: 3 of 5 stars This is the second book in the Rules of Scoundrels series. I read the first one because I got it for free. This one I…