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Book Blog
My book blog only includes books I'd recommend. I wouldn't want to discourage someone from reading a book with a bad review. Whether you (or I!) enjoy a book is largely dependent on preference and mood. Whatever mood you're in today, find a good book to read. Enjoy!
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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty
Imagine a woman stands up in the middle of your flight. The plane is crowded. There has already been a long delay. All you want to do is...
Gail Dalton
Oct 16, 2024
Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen
**A Fairy Tale for Adults!** This tale is about love, loss, friendship and redemption. I really enjoyed the writing and the characters. I...
Gail Dalton
Dec 14, 2023
Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley
**BEACH READ** Take this book on vacation with you. It’s a quick and easy read. The storyline is heartwarming and entertaining. I loved...
Gail Dalton
Jun 9, 2023
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
I couldn’t put this book down. I waited 8 weeks for my library copy and now I understand why. Here are some things I said while reading:...
Gail Dalton
Oct 6, 2022
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey
If you’re in the mood for a sappy love story this is perfect. It’s like sippin’ sweet tea on the porch with your daughter. Or having...
Gail Dalton
May 27, 2021
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
Dannie is a Type-A Lawyer who knows exactly where she wants to be in five years. She nails the interview for her perfect job and accepts...
Gail Dalton
Mar 31, 2021
Beach Read by Emily Henry
A fun romp of a book that kept me wanting more. Two neighboring authors find themselves both suffering from writer’s block. What if they...
Gail Dalton
Feb 22, 2021
When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal
Kit has believed her sister Josie to be dead for fifteen years, until she sees her on the TV news. Kit travels to Auckland in search of...
Gail Dalton
Nov 11, 2020
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
This is what I call “slow and savory.” It’s a book you want to take your time reading. I found myself going back to re-read passages. The...
Gail Dalton
Oct 16, 2020
The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes
If you’re in the mood for a feel-good read this is your book. The writing was great, and the tone was funny. It dabbled in a few serious...
Gail Dalton
Sep 16, 2020
The Truth-Teller's Tale by Sharon Shinn
A feel-good book suitable for teens and adults. I wanted a nice, easy read. What with the pandemic and quarantine, I didn’t want a huge...
gailpeco
Apr 8, 2020
The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins
This is a heartwarming book, think vanilla ice cream with whipped cream and cherries on top. Then, add extra sprinkles. A sweet story...
gailpeco
Jan 8, 2020
The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty
Enjoyable! This was my second time to read this book. I'm a BIG Moriarty fan. Sick and looking for something comforting to read, I picked...
gailpeco
Oct 7, 2019
The Summer Wives: A Novel by Beatriz Williams
I read this book on my beach vacation and it was perfect. The setting is an island off the New England coast. It is the story of two...
gailpeco
May 13, 2019
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
Rachael falls in love with Nick. When Nick takes Rachael to Singapore to meet his family, she’s in for a big surprise. He forgot to tell...
gailpeco
Apr 19, 2019
Liane Moriarty
EVERYTHING! She writes with humor and makes you fall in love with her characters. At the heart of each book there is something tragic or...
gailpeco
Apr 8, 2019
The Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay
Now this is high fantasy you can sink your teeth into. It’s a historical fantasy that includes love, war and political intrigue. I kept...
gailpeco
Apr 2, 2019
Shelter Me by Juliette Fay
This book is sad but its sorrow is offset with the perfect dose of humor and hope. It’s truly a lovely story. Janie is a mom of two...
gailpeco
Apr 1, 2019
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