Book: The Kennedy Debutante
Author: Kerri Maher Publisher: Berkley Publishing Stars: ***** I was thrilled to receive this book because I love all things Kennedy. I was that teenager buying a subscription to George even though I didn't know anything about Politics because I loved the Kennedy's so much. I like most people have heard about the Kennedy men; along with Rosemary and Eunice but I hadn't heard about Kick. Kerri Maher lets us into the world of the 4th Kennedy child Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy as she is being introduced into society in 1938. The book is a vivid history lesson and romance all rolled into one. It is also a testament to faith and family. The Kennedy's are definitely a loyal and faithful bunch. Kerri Maher did her research and brought this family and their friends to life for me. I felt like I was reading a biography on Kick and not a piece of fiction. You will find yourself rooting for Kick the entire novel. You know in your heart her life and the events of her life have already happened but you will catch yourself pulling for all the good things to fall into place for her, her family and her friends. Do yourself a favor and wait till after you read the book to google Kick. I think this book will be a hit. If you have any interest in the Kennedy's or you just like reading about strong women in history you should pick up this book. Do you love the Kennedy's as much as I do? Are their any books that I should pick up about them? I received this book as an advance copy from NetGalley and Berkley Publishing/Penguin Random House in exchange for an honest review.
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Book: Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win
Author: Jo Piazza Publisher: Simon and Schuster Stars: 4 STARS Charlotte Walsh Likes To Win will go on my shelf as one of my favorite summer reads this year. This book wasn't just about politics. It covered marriage, family, friendships and even touched on racism. Piazza shows the reader the ugly side of politics and the gender gap. This story could have been ripped from the headlines of any political race involving a good ole boy incumbent and a woman running against him. Charlotte, her family and friends all handle themselves with wit and I love it. Piazza created a strong female character we all can look up to. She has her flaws but don't we all? Charlotte is smart, funny and just a bit insecure. Pick up this book if you like having someone to champion. Pick it up if you like being invested in your characters. Charlotte is someone you will root for but so are her supporting characters. I am way behind on my reading for August but I hope to finish each of these lovelies before the End of the Month plus all the NetGalley reads on my iPad!
Book: Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win Author: Jo Piazza Book: The Masterpiece (I won this book from Read It First) Author: Fiona Davis Book: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Book of The Month Pick) Author: Tylor Jenkins Reid Book: The Last Time I Lied (Book of The Month Pick) Author: Riley Sager Book: Goodbye, Paris (Book of The Month Pick) Author: Anstey Harris I am going to start with Charlotte Walsh Likes to Win because I just love Jo Piazza's other books. I will let you know what I think of all of them! What are you reading in August? Any books I should add to my list? HAPPY READING! |
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