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Josie Livengood
Jan 71 min read
Book Review: Always, In December by Emily Stone
4/5! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I loved the romance in this book; it was the perfect amount of swoon-worthy and sweet. Both main characters were...
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Josie Livengood
Dec 12, 20241 min read
Book Review: Always Choosing You by K. Sinko
3/5! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The romance in this was so sweet, and I was living for the love triangle 👀😆 The fall, high school football, senior year...
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Josie Livengood
Nov 4, 20241 min read
Book Review: Me & Patsy Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely loved Loretta Lynn's heartfelt, funny, and moving story about her friendship with Patsy Cline and the early...
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Josie Livengood
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Book Review: The Only One Left by Riley Stager
5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ TLDR: This was the PERFECT book for October, but of course, this can be read year-round. I loved the 80s gothic vibe, the...
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Josie Livengood
Oct 6, 20241 min read
Book Review: The Last To Vanish by Megan Miranda
3.5/5! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ A fast, entertaining read perfect for the fall season that will keep you guessing the whole book. I listened to this...
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Josie Livengood
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Book Review: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
5/5 stars for me! The best word to describe this novel is BEAUTIFUL. Wilkerson's writing (the flow, the way she superbly weaves the story...
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Josie Livengood
Jul 27, 20242 min read
Book Review: The Last Book Party by Karen Dukess
Solid 3/5! This was a very quick, enjoyable read that I definitely recommend. A perfect summer book that's entertaining and enticing, and...
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Josie Livengood
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Book Review: From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home
4/5 stars! This is a beautiful true story about love and grief, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Although this is a memoir, Tembi Locke wrote...
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Josie Livengood
Jun 9, 20242 min read
Book Review: The Island Of Sea Women by Lisa See
5/5 LOVED THIS BOOK!!! By far my favorite book so far this year. I’d also definitely recommend this as a beach read, but you can read and...
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Josie Livengood
May 8, 20241 min read
AudioBook Review: Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
3.5 out of 5! This book felt like a Nancy Meyers movie in the best way! Tom Lake is a lovely, feel-good book that (if you listen to the...
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Josie Livengood
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Book Review: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
4/5! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I read this book SO FAST, literally in two reading sessions. It's a shorter book in general, but still, I couldn't put it...
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Josie Livengood
Nov 15, 20232 min read
Book Review: Children Of The Earth: A Mothmar Novel by Amanda Auler
5/5 WOW!!!! I read a lot of amazing five-star books this year but I think this has been my favorite! Children Of The Earth started off...
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Josie Livengood
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Review: The Thing About Home by Rhonda McKnight
The Thing About Home captured my full attention from page one and never let go! Rhonda McKnight is an excellent storyteller. The...
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Josie Livengood
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Book Review: Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
4/5! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely loved the Riva siblings and their deep bonds with each other. Part of why I really liked this book is because...
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Josie Livengood
May 30, 20232 min read
Book Review: Hotel Portofino by J.P. O'Connell
3.5/5 TLDR: Overall I really enjoyed this book! It’s an entertaining read and there was never a dull moment. I loved the colorful cast of...
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Josie Livengood
May 2, 20233 min read
Book Review: The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
3/5 TLDR: Kate Morton is my favorite author, and the other three books I've read by her were all five stars for me. I enjoyed The...
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Josie Livengood
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Book Review: Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Five out of five, can’t believe it took me this long to finally read Daisy Jones & The Six! I also can't believe it took me this long to...
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Josie Livengood
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Book Review: The Likeness by Tana French
4/5 I would recommend this if you like detective stories, murder mysteries, and a little bit of dark academia. This was my second Tana...
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Josie Livengood
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Book Review: The Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly
4/5 I read Lilac Girls a few years ago and loved it, so I was very excited when I learned Martha Hall Kelly wrote a prequel called “Lost...
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Mar 14, 20232 min read
Book Review: Daughter of the Sun: A Mothmar Novel by Amanda Auler
4.5/5 Excellent book! I highly recommend this if you’re looking for a totally unique fantasy book that will capture your full attention...
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