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Life · May 29, 2019

What I’m Reading Lately


Well, it’s not secret I edited a book with my mom! It was six years in the making, but last week I physically got to hold my first copy. It’s been such a surreal and exciting time.

While we’re talking about books, it’s been awhile since I’ve shared a “what I’m reading lately” post. I have been beyond busy the past few weeks, but I do like to make time to read (or listen to audio books during my commute to and from work.) Here are a few I’ve been reading lately.

Daisy Jones and the Six – We read this for book club last month and I LOVED it. It’s one of my new favorites. I listened to this one as an audio book mostly and was genuinely disappointed when I had to get out of the car. I just wanted more!

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine – This is what we are reading this month for book club. It was actually my pick because I’m hosting this month! Reese is making it into a movie so you know I had to choose it. It’s quirky and clever and I found myself loving Eleanor who is anything but fine lol.

The Library Book – This book is non-fiction and if you are a lover of books it is a MUST-READ! In the aftermath of the Los Angeles Public Library fire, it tells a beautiful story of libraries and librarians. I grew up going to the library with my mom. Circle time, children’s book club, and craft corners sit vividly in my memories. I would know the smell of our public library anywhere. This book showed the appreciation of the library and I thought it was a truly beautiful book.

The Best Friend – I love a good mystery. I choose to read these during the summer because I find them so easy to read by the pool. This one reminded me of Girl on the Train. If you liked that you will definitely like this. With no spoilers, I loved the ending!

To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before – This is one of my favorite movies on Netflix. No joke. So I really wanted to read the book now that I’ve seen the movie at least 50 times. I loved the book even more than the movie!

What are you reading right now?

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Comments

  1. Marette Flora @ Floradise says

    May 29, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    That is amazing that you edited a book? Can you do a post on that? Sounds interesting! I am always looking for book recommendations.

  2. Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine says

    May 29, 2019 at 2:16 pm

    I wish I had endless hours to read more!!

  3. Alix Maza says

    May 29, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    DJ! So good! I’m reading Splinter in the Blood.

  4. Amberly-A Prioritized Marriage says

    May 29, 2019 at 11:21 pm

    I read the To All the Boys I Loved Before series last year and I loved it!

  5. Indya | TheSmallAdventurer says

    May 30, 2019 at 12:28 am

    That is SO cool that you edited a book! I think that would be so much fun, as would writing one! I loved To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, too ☺️

  6. Erin A Smith says

    May 30, 2019 at 7:30 am

    Wow so cool! I will have to check those out for my book club!

  7. Katherine @ The Weekend Fox says

    May 30, 2019 at 7:55 am

    Holding the book you edited with your mom must be such an incredible feeling!! Congrats! 🙂 And I also will pick books to read if I loved the movie lol so I totally need to read To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before!

  8. Rachel@The Confused Millennial says

    May 30, 2019 at 9:10 am

    congrats on the book! I tried reading to all the boys i loved before but couldn’t get into it! It felt so much slower than the movie. maybe i’ll give it a second go our just skip to the second book

  9. Ellen says

    May 30, 2019 at 3:59 pm

    I loved Elenor Oliphant is completely fine! I’ve also just finished all the books currently on my kindle so this post is great timing, thank you!

    Ellen | adventureswithnell.co.uk

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Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sen Here's our take on the ghost cupcakes. Stephen sent me a reel of this and asked if we could make them. Super easy and a fun spooky treat for your kids! 

#ghostcupcakes #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenparty #halloweendesserts #halloweendessert #easyrecipesformoms
Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fu Let's make an easy potion light! This makes for fun party decor and an extra light if your Halloween party is dark! 🧪 

#easyhalloweendecor #diyhalloween #halloweenpartyideas #halloweenpartydecor #halloweenpartyfood
Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This Let's make a kid-friendly ghost garland! 👻 This is easy to make and less spooky than some of your typical Halloween decor! 

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#monsterjam #toddleractivities #thingstodoinatlanta
Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. Th Let'a make apple cinnamon sugar ice cream cups. These are the perfect treat for fall! 

#fallbaking #falldesserts #easyrecipesformoms #easycakes #easycake #falltreats
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This video also turns into a baking with benny halfway through because he consults on my wardrobe and realizes I'm filming without him. He's such a ham.

Do you like Caprese?

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