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March Reading Wrap-up

April 13, 2019 ~ shegetsliterary ~ 8 Comments

So it's the second week into April but I havent really had a moment to sit back and reflect on what books I finished in March. For some reason I thought maybe I hadn't been that successful but it turns out I hit my average by reading 4 books. Woohoo! Here's what I read and … Continue reading March Reading Wrap-up

The 5 Ws for Buddy Reads

April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 ~ shegetsliterary ~ 20 Comments

Are you looking at that title wondering what a Buddy Read is? Perfect. You've made it easy for me to just jump right in. WHAT is a Buddy Read and WHY do they exist? A Buddy Read is when you plan to read a book in a certain amount of time with one or more … Continue reading The 5 Ws for Buddy Reads

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You Are Not Alone book review - no spoilers - ⭐⭐⭐⭐. . I had fun with this one. And as good thrillers go, it kept me guessing for quite some time. Thanks for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review @stmartinspress . . Our protagonist is waiting for the subway when she notices a young woman dangerously close to the edge of the platform. Before Shay can do anything to stop her, the woman jumps. This tragic moment launches Shay into a world she never would have anticipated. Because of her presence that day she unknowingly has caught the attention of the young woman's friends. Glamorous and kind, they seem like the type of women Shay aspires to be. As their worlds intersect, a friendship is formed that to Shay is too good to be true. And trust me... It is. . I really enjoyed the twists and turns. This one had me puzzled for quite some time about what the true motive was. . Definitely for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl, and The Anonymous Girl. You can get your copy in early March 2020!. . . official synopsis: Shay Miller wants to find love, but it eludes her. She wants to be fulfilled, but her job is a dead end. She wants to belong, but her life is increasingly lonely. Until Shay meets the Moore sisters. Cassandra and Jane live a life of glamorous perfection, and always get what they desire. When they invite Shay into their circle, everything seems to get better. Shay would die for them to like her. She may have to. . . . #thrillers #Netgalley #stmartinspress #sarahpekkanen #greerhendricks #womeninfiction #psychologicalthriller #mystery #notjustaprettybook #bookreview #bookrecommendation #whatiread #bookblogger #thrilling #booktography #booksofinstagram #wegetliterary

Tell me #Bookstagrammers , how do you do it?. . As a working mom with a high demand day-job and little ones who also need me, sometimes I feel stretched a bit thin. Trying to juggle all the things: work, parenthood, being a good spouse, keeping everyone's schedules, plus squeezing in time for my own hobbies (like #Bookstagram ) can be tough!. . I manage by trying to set my priorities for the day and then going with the flow. That's why you'll see some days where I'm just not as active on here as others because something else requires my attention. And if it's my kids you best believe I'm dropping everything for the little rascals ❤️. . And at the very least, I end my day by reading in bed. A little me time goes a long way. . So, how do you balance everything?. . . . #mindful #balancingpriorities #workingmom #momlife #bloggertribe #bloglife #bookblogging #bookreviewer #allthethings #alwaysreading #bookishthoughts #bookishselfie

It's that time again! @jennsbookvibes is hosting her annual #jennsrainbowchallenge in celebration of National Make a Friend Day! . Now you'll have to forgive me for reposting a bookish rainbow from September but I forgot to shoot a new one this weekend and so I was at a loss. . This community has been fantastic for friendship. Do you remember the first person to reach out and welcome you here? One of my first was @tsundokugirl ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜. . . . . . #bookishrainbow #bookrainbow #rainbowstack #rainbowbooks #bookstack #bookishcanadians #bookstagramcommunity #unitedbookstagram #bookfriends #bookish #booktography #nationalmakeafriendday #bookishaesthetic #yegbloggers #yeggers#creativebookstagram #booksharks #wegetliterary #nichisreadingnook

Oof Monday. I feel like I'm just dragging myself around today. The alarm went off way too early. Or at least it felt like it. . This picture isn't the most romantic but it's full of pairings. 2 things of tea, 2 articles of clothing, 2 books, 2 plants and 2 candles. With that in mind, what's your favourite bookish couple?. . Mine is Jamie and Claire Fraser from Outlander ❤️. . . May your workday be painless and your evening be relaxing. . - S🖤. . . . . . #otp #bookcouple #bookishcouples #booklovers #bookishthoughts #outlander #jamieandclaire #bookloves #booktography #flatlay #bookstack #booksofinstagram #igreads #igbooks #bookcommunity #Booksharks #yeg

Sunday! The day of rest. Or in my case, the day of laundry. So much laundry. . Anyway, speaking of sleep how often do you fall asleep reading? Come on, admit it... It's a lot isn't it? 😂. No? Just me?. . Well, I read before bed typically so I'll come forward and say I fall asleep reading at least once a week. Sometimes more. . Enjoy your Sunday, however you choose to spend it. . -S🖤. . . . . . . #sleepysunday #currentlyreading #readingmoment #booktography #bookishselfie #shelfiesunday #bibliophile #booklover #bookobsessed #bookishcanadians #totalbooknerd #Booksharks #bookaddict #booknerdigans #yegblogger #yegblog

The Stranger Beside Me book review - no spoilers - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. . . Going into this one I had an idea of what to expect. The documentary on Netflix and a few other pieces on Bundy prepared me for the type of person I was going to be reading about. What I didn't expect was how well Ann Rule's detailed account rounded out the full picture. Not only do you get her direct communication and experience with Ted Bundy in this novel but you're also privy to information she has as a writer with connections to the police force and her associations with the women in Ted's life. . . If you don't know anything about Ted Bundy this novel gives you the details from beginning to end. So really, I'd recommend it, regardless of what you know of Bundy, if you're intrigued by true crime and the serial killer mind. If you choose to pick this one up I recommend getting the most recently published edition as Rule has updated the book several times over the years with more information. . . Official synopsis: Utterly unique in its astonishing intimacy, as jarringly frightening as when it first appeared, Ann Rule's The Stranger Beside Me defies our expectation that we would surely know if a monster lived among us, worked alongside of us, appeared as one of us. With a slow chill that intensifies with each heart-pounding page, Rule describes her dawning awareness that Ted Bundy, her sensitive coworker on a crisis hotline, was one of the most prolific serial killers in America. He would confess to killing at least thirty-six young women from coast to coast, and was eventually executed for three of those cases. Drawing from their correspondence that endured until shortly before Bundy's death, and striking a seamless balance between her deeply personal perspective and her role as a crime reporter on the hunt for a savage serial killer -- the brilliant and charismatic Bundy, the man she thought she knew -- Rule changed the course of true-crime literature with this unforgettable chronicle. . . . #truestory #truecrime #tedbundy #annrule #thestrangerbesideme #whatiread #bookreviewer #recommended #bookrecommendations #readthis #readit

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