Here’s what I love about Stephanie Perkins: her stories are romantic and realistic, adorable and heartbreaking. There is just the right amount of salt to balance the sweet — and though her characters do get a “happily ever after” (imagine that!), the road isn’t paved solely in diamonds. You have to stumble on a few … Continue reading Book chat: ‘Isla and the Happily Ever After’ by Stephanie Perkins
In her hometown of San Francisco, 17-year-old Delores “Lola” Nolan is used to standing out — and she prefers it that way. Between her multicolored wigs, outlandish dress and brilliant makeup, Lola attracts attention everywhere she goes. One such admirer is Max, her 22-year-old boyfriend . . . and Lola’s parents are none too happy … Continue reading Book review: ‘Lola and the Boy Next Door’ by Stephanie Perkins
Oh, this book. This book. I spent half of it pacing around; another half getting weepy and silly and emotional; another half clutching it to my chest and swooning like a 16-year-old. Wait — was that three “halves”? I’m losing my mind. But that’s what Anna and the French Kiss will do to you. Seventeen-year-old … Continue reading Book review: ‘Anna and the French Kiss’ by Stephanie Perkins
There’s nothing like treating yourself to lunch. I stopped for a while, mostly when I went full-force on Weight Watchers and knew that dining out each day was a surefire way to go over my daily points allowance. Lunches out went from commonplace status to special treat — and that wasn’t a bad thing! Not … Continue reading Broccoli cheddar and a book for the soul
1. I’m totally cheating on my beloved coffee lately, and . . . you know what? I’m okay with it. Most mornings find me hovered over the Keurig making a chai tea latte — just brewed chai with milk — and it’s my new obsession. Have you tried chai? Are you a tea drinker? If … Continue reading Five things on Friday
Hi, I’m Meg, and it’s been three weeks since my last book review. Have I stopped reading? Nope. I mean, kind of, but I’m still holding a book in my hands every single day. I’m a bit all over the place and can barely concentrate, but I am most definitely still reading. Even if it’s … Continue reading Powering through a powerful rut
It’s Valentine’s Day! Hearts and sparkles and candy for everyone! For as much as I love heart-shaped things and red things and L-O-V-E, there’s something undeniably cheesy — albeit fun — about this holiday. I have fond memories of writing out little cards for my classmates growing up, then waiting for my latest crush to … Continue reading Love stories that won’t make you gag
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