On December 21st, many of us went into hibernation. The holiday season is behind us and cold and dark days can bring a bit of nostalgia that sometimes, results in the blues but not all is lost! Some things about the season can also bring comfort and joy.
Winters are a great time to huddle by a cozy fire with a glass of red wine, herbal tea, a warm latte, or hot cocoa with marshmallows. We feel less inclined to be outdoors, so weekend sessions of Netflix and chill are guilt-free! Soup for the Soul is in season, such a wonderful time to try out new recipes, too. Whether, you are good on skis, snowboarding, or neither, the season’s fashion certainly offers a reason to smile. For readers, this time of year gets us excited about finding books that light our inner blaze.
The writer in me is always hungry for a good read. I have been getting busy with a list that has everything from spicy, to deep, even the dark.
- The Woman in Me, Britney Spears’ memoir is on the New York Times Bestseller list for a reason. The more I read, the better I understood the woman. The megastar has been in the spotlight most of her life but before receiving the title of Princess of Pop, she was just a girl from McComb, Mississippi. Perception is not always reality. This book was a reminder of how we can easily misunderstand someone’s story from the outside looking in.
- It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover. The author has sold over 20 million books. At one point, she held 6 of the 10 spots on the New York Times Bestseller’s list. A young woman, Lily, falls in love with a gifted neurosurgeon named Ryle. The romantic relationship takes a turbulent turn when she begins to wonder if history is repeating itself. Warning, I couldn’t put the book down after the first chapter. I immediately became invested in the main characters. Hoover, did it again!
- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Lugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel tells the story of Evelyn’s seven great loves, as well as, heartbreak. The fictitious character sits down for one final interview with an undiscovered journalist named Monique Grant to share the truth behind her glamorous life, spilling secrets along the way. The book has sold over 2 million copies and is expected to be turned into a Netflix film. It also won a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Historical Novel.
- Verity by Colleen Hoover. If you enjoy a psychological thriller then this is for you. Ghostwriter, Lowen is hired to write for a celebrated author. She got more than she bargained for when the truth behind the autobiography she is helping to write is far more sinister than she could ever have imagined.
- The Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. Fans of the series, stand by the adult fantasy novel, so much that it has become a phenomenon of sorts. Don’t let the storyline fool you. It is about more than Violet Sorrengail’s quest to be a dragon rider. The story takes readers on an adventure that includes dangerous scenes, violent combat, sexual engagement, and adult language.
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