Guys–I’ve been reading….and also listening to audiobooks. We’re hands-free in Georgia now, but more on that next week. Whatever. It doesn’t matter how I read them. Books have been consumed and we’re going to talk about them.
Let’s just dive right in.
A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell. This is the upcoming movie with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick. Quite honestly Blake and Anna are way too hot to play the girls that are in this book, but man I can’t wait to see the movie. It’s my turn to host book club this month. I picked this book so we can all go see the movie together when it comes out. This book is about two best friends, Emily and Stephanie, who both have sons. One day, Emily asks Stephanie if her son can spend the night at their house. When Emily doesn’t return, Stephanie looks into her disappearance and shenanigans ensues. While I liked the book, I have even higher hopes for the movie. I thought the plot was really good, but not one single character in this book was likeable. It had a lot of great twists and turns that, although predictable, made it interesting.
Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis. This book is about giving yourself grace without giving up. Hollis acknowledges the lies women have been told their whole life and brings light to the truth in humorous and real ways. Everyone and their mama is reading this book, but it’s great! I really really liked it. It inspired me to be less hard on myself and remember that I’m not perfect, not even close, but that’s ok.
When Life Gives You Lululemons: A Devil Wears Prada Novel by Lauren Weisberger. Guys! This book is about Emily! Remember the other assistant from Devil Wears Prada?? Don’t worry, Miranda makes an appearance in this book too and she is still a riot. This is the perfect beach read for summer and a nice break from all the mysteries I read. It’s an easy read but the characters are fabulous. I loved it!
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus. 5 high school students go to detention. Only 4 come out. It has a very Breakfast Club feel but with a murder plot line twist. I LOVED this book. I couldn’t put it down. Yes I am 27 and this is kind of a young adult book, but I really really liked it. I thought I had it all figured out and I was dead wrong. If you like mysteries you should defs check this one out.
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin. This is the next book from the other who gave us Something Borrowed and First Comes Love. This is another great beach read and one I couldn’t put down. I thought it was really lovely how Giffin intertwined three different narratives into one story. This is actually my favorite of Giffin’s books edging out Something Borrowed. It’s a real page turner.
Alright! That’s it for now. What are you reading this summer?
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Love this + Your PJ’s! Going to check out GIRL WASH YOUR FACE. Giving yourself grace is so important and can truly help us live a fulfilled life.
I sat down and read more than HALF of Girl, Wash Your Face last night and I am loving every second of it. I also need to look into When Life Gives You Lululemons. I also just finished The Last Time I Lied and Turtles All The Way Down, and both were great!
I read One of Us is Lying and A Simple Favor recently, too! I think A Simple Favor will be a really good movie even if the book was kind of predictable. I think those two actresses will really do a great job. I’m on the waiting list for Girl, Wash Your Face and When Life Gives You Lululemon! Can’t wait to read them.
I just started a new book yesterday. Love diving in!
I can’t wait to read A Simple Favor. I want to read it so bad because the preview looks so good! I’m so interested to see if I agree with your review of it or not. I’m pumped for the movie. I’ve been wanting to read One of Us is Lying for so long! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve heard of One of Us is Lying and it sounds really interesting! I got an advance copy of a book called #murdertrending, which is about a dystopia sort of future where watching criminals being executed is popular on social media – but the book centers around someone innocent on death rode. I’m excited to start it!
omg I had no idea that was a book!!! I am totally going to read it now 🙂
I’m super surprised that I’ve only heard of one of these books before! One of Us Is Lying is HIGH up on my to read list. I’ve recently been getting into mystery books like that and it’s honestly made me fall in love with reading all over again! I hope I get to read it soon!
ahh all of these are on my list already!! can’t wait to get into them!
Sounds like some great options. I am currently reading “The Women in Cabin 10”.
omg i didn’t know a simple favor was a book first! oh, definitely going to get that book then coz it sounds so interesting!
I’m really interested in the Devil Wears Prada book and Girl, Wash Your Face. I’ve never actually read the original Devil Wears Prada, but loved loved loved the movie!
Okay…I must read One Of Us Is Lying. Sounds like my kind of book.
I have been wanting to read Girl Wash Your Face and I keep hearing amazing things about it! I wish I liked reading more so that I could be reading all of these books. It takes me awhile, unless it’s a really really good book.