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Beach Reads 2015

2015 Summer Reading

Ahhhh.. Summer reading- is there anything better? I think not. I like summer reading- the pretty covers, the lure of the whole day ahead, the fact that it does not begin to get dark till after 8pm! Reading in the summer is almost decadent to me- because wherever I am- it’s like a mini-vacation.

So here are SOME of the books that I’m pretty excited to read over the summer (some I’ve already read in anticipation of summer reads!)- some are straight up beach reads, some are my mystery/suspense that keep me guessing all the book long and there is a couple of historical fiction in here to mix things up!

 

 

1. I REGRET NOTHING by Jen Lancaster

2. LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE by Jessica Knoll

3. THE IDEA OF LOVE by Patti Callahan Henry

4. DEAR CAROLINA by Kristy Woodson Harvey Continue reading →

{Guest Post} Kathryn Craft Talks About What Makes Great Book Club Fiction…

It's a Guest Post day

Hello! Today, Kathryn Craft, THE FAR END OF HAPPY, is here to talk about book club books- and to give us some tips!

 

What Makes Great Book Club Fiction?
by Kathryn Craft

Long before I started writing fiction, I belonged to numerous book clubs. Talking about books is in fact my favorite way to get to know people, and when visiting a house for the first time, I am always drawn first to its bookcase. Add in a glass of wine and snacks and I believe you’ve created the very type of social event that caused the Girl Scouts to invent a hospitality badge. So it’s probably no shock that I was drawn to write this type of novel.

Have you ever shown up to book club, had a five-minute discussion about whodunit, and then abandoned the discussion for neighborhood gossip? Yeah, me too. Not every book makes a great book club pick, and when that happens—well, that’s why you have the snacks and the wine.

Here are some of the book qualities I’ve identified, through the years, that are bound to generate great book club discussion. Continue reading →

{Guest Post} The Thing About Southern Women by Beth Albright

It's a Guest Post day

 

Hey lovelies! Today Beth Albright, my most favorite Southern Belle, is here to talk to us about Southern women. So buckle up and let’s get you all up to speed on the ways of a Southern girl!

Beth’s latest book, DAYDREAMS IN DIXIE, is in stores so be sure and check it out! And because Southern ladies know hospitality- Beth has a prize to give away today- a signed copy of DAYDREAMS IN DIXIE and other goodies! Be sure and check it out (AFTER you read the guest post!) Continue reading →

TBR vs Review Pile for Book Bloggers- Is there a difference?

TBR vs Review pile

So we all know the common joke: “I was born with a TBR pile that I will never finish”. We, as book lovers, know this is true. There will always be more books to add to the pile. Backlist books you find out about months, years, decades, eons after they are published. Truly, we book lovers know that we will never get through the pile of books we want to read!

But what happens if you are a book blogger? Should you divide your TBR pile into 2 stacks- your review consideration pile and your personal TBR pile?

Let’s discuss why we that might be a good idea….. Continue reading →

Literary Friday, ya’ll…….

literary friday

I’ve been trying my best to hide it- but this week, between my work and my blogging, I’ve felt like I was pulled into a million pieces. Seriously. So I am SO looking forward to the weekend! The adorable Miss A will be in town- so not sure how much rest I’ll get (she likes to get up VERY early and resists nap time like it’s a monster that might snatch her up!) But, I’m looking forward to seeing her cute face!

 

Onward to Literary Friday!

 

1. Deep South Magazine and their #literaryfriday: Rita Leganski news, Gatsby, and THE LONGEST RIDE (plus much more!)

 

2. Allison @ The Book Wheel talks about friends and Cleaning Out The Proverbial Closet!

 

3. The Socratic Salon has been breaking down and talking ALL about A LITTLE LIFE. Continue reading →

Imaginary Things by Andrea Lochen

Imaginary Things by Andrea Lochen

Photo Credit: Astor+Blue

 

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Imaginary Things

Anna Jennings, a 22 year old single mom. After being fired from her job- Anna decides to go home to her grandparent’s house. It’s warm and comforting- and where Anna has went each time there has been trouble in her short life.

She thinks it will be a good change of pace for her 4 year son, David, as well. Anna expects quiet and country living when she gets to her grandparent’s- but what she gets is much more than that. Continue reading →

Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll

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Photo Credit: Simon and Schuster 5/12/15

 

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Luckiest Girl Alive

Meet Ani. She’s obsessed with perfection and status. She has a vision for her life- and so help anyone who might get in her way. With the perfect fiancée secured, a dangle of THE job she wants in her face, and a wardrobe that would make most supremely fashion conscious women weep with jealousy- Ani is going places and she’s not afraid to tell anyone about it.

Being a former student at Bradley School gives people who meet Ani a certain level of recognition. The school is known for many things- it’s prestige being the most known. There is a another thing the school is known for and when Ani is called to take part in a documentary- she is ready and willing to show the people she knew in her past how far she has come. Continue reading →

Never Too Late by Robyn Carr

never too late by robyn carr

Photo Credit: Goodreads

 

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Never Too Late

Clare Wilson is married to a serial cheater. He’s charming and so sorry after it happens- and yet it happens again and again.

With Clare being separated from Roger- she’s still trying to nurture the father/son relationship- though her son is not as willing since he is very angry with his dad. One night, Clare decides to go back to her house, to drop off a birthday card for Roger, since he was supposed to spend time with his son- but something came up.

Clare, unknowingly, walks right into the “something that came up” and decides then that she and Roger need to not just separate, but actually divorce. She leaves the house in a fit and gets behind the wheel. Being pulled over for speeding was not part of the plan- but when she sees the hot cop and he seems to be flirting with her, well, maybe the night will have something to smile about! Continue reading →

Books I Am Dying To Get My Hands On @ BEA 2015!

Books I am dying to get my hands on at BEA 2015

So, the other week I posted about the “Free” Books at BEA– and while I still stand by each and everything I wrote in the post- I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t have my eye on some very particular books- and I really want to bring those home. Will I throw a fit or post angry tweets if I don’t get them? NO. It’s life and it happens. But will my day be made, glitter falling all around me and the biggest smile on my face if I do get them? YES.

So, read on for the ones that I am really wanting (there may be others- but these are the ones I know about now!) Continue reading →

Looking for a Mystery/Thriller? Try THAT NIGHT by Chevy Stevens!

That Night by Chevy Stevens

Photo Credit: St. Martin’s Press

 

Hey, hey, hey readers of Traveling With T- today is a bit crazy with a few posts going out today- but it’s a good day book-wise!!

So, last year THAT NIGHT was one of the She Reads picked to read last summer (I believe it was the July read!). This was a good book to read as many of us in the group had been craving a good mystery/thriller- and Chevy completely delivered!

Today is the publication day for the paperback version of THAT NIGHT– and with THOSE GIRLS (Chevy’s latest- in stores 7/7/15) I thought you readers might want to know about a mystery/thriller for those vacation bags/long days of summer approaching 🙂 Continue reading →