More Holidays, Renovations and Good Books

We had a few days at a resort not far from where we live. Lots of time swimming in the pools. I really like the smaller heated pool. I find that I lot of people sit around the pool reading but not swimming so it was just me and Bill in the water. As I swam around in the pool I was sneaking looks at what people were reading. The books I was reading in December 2018 were all about book shops,books and the joy of reading.

The Printed Letter Bookshop by Katherine Reay

This was a novel about books, families and relationships. Madeline inherits her Aunt’s house and bookshop. For many years Madeline was too busy working as a lawyer to take time to visit her Aunt but after inheriting the Printed Letter Bookshop, Madeline gives up her life as a lawyer and gets to know the two women working in the bookshop. Gradually Madeline starts to

This story is told from the point of view of Madeline, Clare and Janet and how their lives revolve around books, reading and their desire to follow their dreams.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Book Love by Debbie Tung

This was a graphic novel, 146 pages of comics, illustrations and quotes about a girl who loves books and reading. I loved the main character. I was able to identify with her. I work in a library and love books, reading, book stores and libraries.

My favorite page was page 14 when the main character is sad because she has finished her book. I also liked page 42 when the main character is to trying look at titles of books people are reading. On page 132 the character gets a bit confused because she is reading more than one book at a time. I like to read more than one book at a time sometimes I read three books at the same time.

Every page reminded me of what I love about reading.

Knocked Up Cinderella by Julie Hammerle

This was about a Principal of a private school. Erin is 40 years old and has just broken up with her boyfriend. She is entered in the Bachelorette Auction dressed as Cinderella to help raise money for the school’s Athletic Academy.

Ian Donovan, a confirmed Bachelor bids for Erin. I loved the characters and the humor in this romantic novel. This was about relationships and families.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer

Lucy Baker lives in a small flat in Lancaster Road, in Renborough. Lucy’s neighbour Brenda Pethbridge is nearly 80 and is starting to get dementia. Brenda loves knitting and dabbles in a bit of magic.

Lucy is single, loves knitting and needs to find a man to partner her to her Mother’s 50^th birthday.

Brenda gives Lucy a magic silver locket. Brenda claims the locket will help Lucy find love and gain more confidence in standing up for herself.

Lucy’s friend Jess is very interested in in Lucy’s locket. Lucy and Jess try a few spells to help Lucy find love. The spells don’t always work the way they are meant too but when Lucy starts wearing the locket, she gains confidence and starts standing up for herself in her work place where there is a lot of playful tricks, a bit of sexual harassment and some bullying.

I loved the humour and the way the characters interacted. This was about families and relationships. It reminded me of the diary of Bridget Jones.

In November and December 2018 we were busy doing some house repairs and cleaning. Bill finally around to sanding the kitchen benches and in the last week of December we went to visit our son and helped him with some painting and repairs for a house he had just bought. We had a fun family week ending with a family Christmas. Lots of laughs. Lots of hard work. Lots of swims in the pool.