Joy's Book Blog
“Malibu Rising” was a good book. In fact, I liked it better than the author’s even more well-known book, “Daisy Jones and the Six.” However, I’m not going to say it was a GREAT book, just a good one that I enjoyed reading. I think like some of the other books I read toward the …
I admit, I picked up this book because it I liked the idea of going on a virtual vacation. Plus, the cover looked awfully beach-y and it was on Goodreads best books list for 2021, so I picked it up expecting some fun light reading. However, I only made it through maybe two or three …
I am bracing myself to review “Little Fire Everywhere” because I know this book has a major fan following; however, I did not love the book (there I said it…I liked, but didn’t love, “Little Fires Everywhere”!) Now before you break out the pitchforks, here’s why: First, I had already heard the buzz about this …
I know it’s been a hot minute since I wrote a book review. Honestly, I took on extra responsibilities at work that sucked up all my free time. I’ve missed reading for fun! But now I’m back with plenty of new books to talk about and I’m excited to share the good, the bad, and …
“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” was a great book! I liked the premise a lot; it’s a story within a story. Evelyn Hugo is a famous aging star whose personal life was even more interesting than the roles she played. For decades, the public has been left wondering about each of her seven husbands: …
I read “The Last Thing He Told Me” simply because it kept coming up on my recommendations list from GoodReads and from my local library. I had to wait a few weeks to get it because the waiting list was so long, but it was worth it. This was a really good book! I think …
“The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell” was another book recommended to me by a friend. First off, I did like this book. It tells the very timely story of Sam Hill, a boy born with a rare condition who spends his life fighting prejudice and extreme bullying. The book starts at Sam’s birth and ends …
This was an ….um…. interesting book. I honestly don’t know if I liked it or not, but I do know I will not be recommending it to others for two reasons: 1. Definitely a psychological thriller à la “Gone Girl” (a book which I did not care for). I’ve met a lot of people lately …
“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” was a terrific book. Yes, there were times where I thought it got wordy and found myself skimming, but I never thought about actually putting it down. The very thought is shocking! In fact, I was at a family reunion when I started reading this and found myself sneaking …
I read “The Hunting Party” because I wanted a more light-weight mystery for the summer, and being set in a remote, snowy part of Scotland appealed to me on these hot summer days. Very similar to Foley’s newest (and more well-known) novel, “The Guest List,” this book switches narrators with each chapter. Honestly, this is …