Charlotte is a nanny for the McLeans, a family living in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. She’s actually a talented composer, working as a nanny temporarily. As she takes a step back from the music business by choice (and also fueled by a betrayal), she easily falls into the day-to-day on-goings of the McLean…
Loved this book! Russian bodyguards, bachelor party-gone-wrong, escorts, dead people, girls fleeing…. all taking place in the Westchester home of the Chapmans (YES- all this in just the first few chapters!!) The author creates a very likeable character – Richard Chapman- whose life changes in the matter of a night. Mainly told from the perspective…
Fascinating story. It is not just about Scientology. What I have always liked about Leah Remini is that she owns up to who she is (negative and positive aspects), such as being annoying and having a big mouth…two of the things that earn her the title “troublemaker”. This well written book will take a…
Did You Ever Have a Family by Bill Clegg was named a Best Book of the Year by just about every reputable source. It is a New York Times bestseller and long listed for some of the top literary awards. June’s world is shattered with one tragic accident. On the night before her daughter’s wedding,…
First time reader of Elin Hilderbrand ! Often, I have seen her books: in the hands of friends, on the beach, and the library. Winter Street seemed a light read, and the holiday coincided with real life at the time (Christmas)… so why not? Also, the much anticipated sequel was released in the Fall…
Continuing with Larsson’s series, Lagercrantz’s novel will draw out all Lisbeth Salander fans. At first I felt the beginning was a bit slow, yet soon realized I was doing what the author anticipated- wondering when Salander was going to make her entrance. When she does you might welcome her with a smile as I did. …
If you like stories about good witches and dark forces this urban fantasy is for you- definitely for fans of TV shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. Elyse MacAllister leaves her life in Georgia to go back home to Los Angeles. Her great-aunt Eleanora is dying, and apparently has a lot to…
Another “psychological thriller” compared to Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train. This one does not compare. Ani FaNelli has a great job, wealthy fiancé, and the perfect life she made sure to take for herself. While she doesn’t want to risk losing everything she worked so hard for, she has secrets from her…
So yes, this is technically a YA novel, and you might find a kid reading this… but there’s a reason it’s a Newbury Medal winner. I finally picked it up, as it’s been on my “to-read” list for a while now. Dystopia fans will like it, but beyond that is a beautiful story about…
