Review: The Dry

The Dry by Jane Harper
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Our book club has been hitting a low lately and not all liking the books we picked. I think this one will be liked by all! Aaron Falk is brought back to his childhood hometown after his childhood friend and family has been murdered. Falk dreads going back to the town that pushed him and his father out of it after one of his friends was found dead when he was in high school. The town was convinced it was Aaron and ran them out. Aaron is counting down the hours until he can leave until the case draws him deeper in. Falk, instead of leaving, end up partnering up with law enforcement and works to solve the mystery of his friend's death and hopes to finally piece together what happened to his friend after 20 years.

A page turner that will keep you engrossed until the end.

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Review: P.S. I Still Love You

P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The sequel To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Lara Jean has now fallen for Peter and enjoying her junior year of high school. Her sister is still home on college break and have mended their relationship. Kitty is as sassy as ever. Everything seems to be working out great!

Until Lara Jean receives a letter from one of her letter recipients, John. Another boy, another adventure - what's a girl to do?

Witty and just as enjoyable as book one. Definitely more mature with language and content than book 1 which makes me recommend it for high school.

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Review: Joyous Detox: Your Complete Plan and Cookbook to Be Vibrant Every Day

Joyous Detox: Your Complete Plan and Cookbook to Be Vibrant Every Day by Joy McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A perfect companion to Joyous Health. While Joyous Health teaches about nutrition, Joyous Detox gives more recipes to living a "joyous" life. I've already made a number of these recipes! Last night's Mini pumpkin muffins with mini chocolate chips was a huge hit!

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Review: Joyous Health: Eat and Live Well Without Dieting

Joyous Health: Eat and Live Well Without Dieting by Joy McCarthy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great book about nutrition and gut health. I've been trying a number of the recipes after my sister-in-law brought one to a family gathering. These recipes are mostly gluten free with some vegetarian options/sides. Many also support detoxification as well. Delicious and nutritious foods!

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Review: The Unexpected Everything

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy author Morgan Matson so much! I wish she was writing when I was in high school. Everything about her books scream fun, summer and friendship. Every time I pick up one of her books, I read it as slow as possible to take it all in. What is most admirable about this author is her authenticity to friendship without any mean girl drama. What it truly friendship!

Andie's summer before senior year is going to be great! She has 3 close friends, Palmer, Toby & Bri. Palmer's boyfriend is also part of the group, but know when the girls need their time together. Andie is planning on going into a summer pre-med program to have something else to add to her list of accomplishments when she starts applying to colleges.

That is until Andie's summer comes to a screeching halt. Andie's father is being investigated of wrongdoings in congress and has had to take some time off. Andie is now facing a curfew - which she has never had to follow and a father who is around every corner in the house. To make it more tense, Andie and her father haven't had much of a relationship since her mother passed away 6 years ago from cancer and her father fell deeper into politics.

Due to her father's political accusations her summer premed program has been ripped out from under her! What is a girl to do when she already had the perfect summer planned?

A surprising job as a dog walker, fun with her friends all summer and of course spotting a cute guy who may end up as more than just a summer fling!

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Review: 11 Birthdays

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amanda and Leo live in Willow Falls where they were both born on the same day. Sharing a birthday party together has been fun and they have a joint party together every year except up until their 10th birthday when Amanda overhears something Leo says to hurt her feelings. This began a year of not talking to one another. When Amanda gets ready to celebrate her birthday she's not looking forward to it. She knows Leo's party will be taking place at the same time and friends had to choose which party they would go to. Amanda's party isn't as exciting or fun as she would like, and her mom looses her job! What could be worse? Amanda soon finds out when she wakes up again to Friday - her birthday! Poor Amanda is stuck reliving her birthday daily until she figures out what went wrong. Fortunately she learns she's not alone. Leo is having the same problem - thank goodness she has someone to go through this with. Will Leo and Amanda forever be stuck in their 11th birthday?

A fun read for grades 3-6 and a Bluestem Nominee!

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Review: A Week of Mondays

A Week of Mondays by Jessica Brody
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was so much fun! If you like the movie Groundhog's Day, you'll enjoy this book! Can you imagine living a Monday over again each day to figure out what went wrong? Ellison Sparks has to do just that. Being dumped by boyfriend Tristan is bad enough, but for it to keep happening over and over again is pretty terrible. Ellie needs to figure out what in her day needs to change to determine her happiness. Her best friend Owen is sweet and kind and fortunately is with her every step of the way.

I wasn't sure how I would feel about a book that constantly repeats itself, but author Jessica Brody does a great job offering humor and sarcasm to a day that just won't end! What looks like a "big" book reads effortlessly!

This book will be available in the fall at LV IMC! Happy reading!

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