If Shapes Could Eat by Rella B

If Shapes Could Eat: A fun rhyming story encouraging a healthy relationship with food and trying new things. by Rella B.
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a very clever book which introduces the dual concepts of shapes and also the dietary food, textures and taste to the kids in a very fun way. It’s a very delightful read which blends both shapes and food habits together. I really enjoyed it.

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What we Give Away : By Paulette Stout

What We Give Away: A Delicious Standalone Novel by Paulette Stout
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book took me by surprise. I loved it ! A romance with a formidable central theme, body shaming. We all can relate to this ,one way or another. Leslie is a fearless journalist and she has lived most of her life following a strict diet regime. The love of her life happens to be her ex, Risto, an upcoming star chef and owner of a Puerto Rican restaurant. He loves to live life to the fullest, and does not bother to watch his weight. When fate throws them together again, Leslie has to decide whether to tread the path of self-discovery and true love or rise to fame doing her job well.
I simply loved this book. Hope there are more such sensible love stories !


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Escape to the South Land by T.J.Beach

Escape to the South Land by T.J. Beach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a small town romance novel with a suspense element added to it. Libby dreams of starting a normal life with her daughter Georgia in a new town in Owatura, New Zealand. But when a detective is on her tail and her past is about to be discovered, she has to decide whether she has to stand firm or run again.It is a quick read with a good storyline and keeps the reader hooked till the end. I enjoyed the book.


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The Melody of Evil by N.L.Holmes

The Melody of Evil by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This historic mystery is fourth in the series . As I did not read the previous three , I struggled a bit for the context but overall enjoyed the book . Neferet hires a bunch of musicians to play at her step daughter’s birthday party and one of them ends up murdered . The prime suspect is her step son in law .

Set in ancient Egypt the book offers vivid descriptions of the era and rich in details . It’s a cozy mystery which brings ancient Egypt to life . I really enjoyed the book.

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Dead Lawyers don't lie

Dead Lawyers Don't Lie by Mark Nolan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a long book , but with lots of twists and turns. The lead character , Jake Wolfe , is an ex marine and a photo journalist who happens to be at the wrong place at the wrong time , clicking the picture of an assassin on hire . The assassin, nicknamed Artist is on a killing spree , eliminating a bunch of a lawyers for a sinister reason and now Jake is on the hit list .

It is a suspenseful thriller and keeps the reader on the edge of their seats . There is a bit of humor , bit of romance , lot of action . A wholesome entertainment package .

Rating : 👍👍👍👍   

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Get In or Get Out, But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle: by Lia Roth

Get In or Get Out, But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle: Snatch back your power and start over after divorce, separation, infidelity, and betrayal. Reclaim your boldest self! by Lía Roth
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An insightful and helpful book, especially for people who are stuck in unhealthy relationships which aims to help one move forward in life with healthy choices. This book provides a lot of tools, strategies and advice to get out of the stagnant situation.

It’s a different kind of a self help book and am sure many people will benefit with this advice. Hope it reaches the wider audience and the book gets the recognition it deserves.
Rating : 👍👍👍👍

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You are not here : Stories and Inspirations

 Author : Michael Albanese

This book is a very inspiring read . Many times we get so carried away by things around us and surround ourself with such gloom and despair, about things we do not have or things we have to deal with. This book full of short stories, poems and anecdotes, gives us a reassurance that we learn as we go on in our journey of life. It is a very thought provoking book with deep insights. I really enjoyed it. 

Rating: 👍👍👍👍👍

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Sarge : Going Deep

 Author : Stuart Ledwith

Sarge, going deep is a science fiction adventure story of Lieutenant Commander T J Madison, also called Sarge. I have not read the book about Mission 3047, where he was first introduced. This book is more about his personal life, his struggles, his character and his ability to overcome all challenges. With his determination and perseverance, he became a Navy seal, falls in love with a woman, marries her, comes to US and becomes a part of the secret Agency and the person he shaped himself to be in the Mission 3047. I did struggle a bit to understand the context but overall was able to grasp the bigger picture. I enjoyed the book.

My Rating : 👍👍👍👍

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Love Lettering

 Author : Katy Clayborn

Our December book club read is a different kind of a romance with two unique protagonists we don’t usually come across in books or real life. A lettering artist and a wall street Mathematician come together in this book which is primarily driven by letters, fonts and numbers. Meg, a lettering artist is hired to handwrite the wedding invitation of Reid and Avery. Meg’s instinct says that the wedding is not going to last and she weaves a secret code in the invitation thinking no one will figure it out. But it turns out that Reid is a mathematician and is proficient with numbers and codes, and he deciphers the message. The wedding is called off.

After an year, Reid walks into Meg’s shop demanding an explanation on how she knew that his relationship with Avery will not last. And then begins the game of letters and numbers. As they form a pattern, Meg and Reid are drawn towards each other. But nothing is as it seems. There are twists and turns before all is well.

This book is very creatively written about two professions which stand out. The internal struggles of the protagonists are captured beautifully. Both the protagonists are quiet and are low in confidence. For both of them to come out of the shell and get into a warm relationship is an effort by itself and that journey is very well captured in this book. Being a quiet person, Meg struggles with all relationships As the book progresses, each of her relationships, be with her clients, her friends or Reid take a unique turn. It is very heartwarming to see the change in her and how she deals with the crisis in the later half of the book.

My main issue with the book was that I could not understand the hand lettering part of it .The author goes in detail to explain the Fonts, the Styles and the Signs on the streets of New York City , how these signs are designed to reflect the vibe of the store. Being a novice in that field, the whole narrative around calligraphy and hand lettering went over my head. I really felt some visuals with the signs would have helped a lot for the amateurs. The games were also a bummer, I could not make out head or tail of those games with the letter and number puzzles. So, I ended up dissatisfied.

Because both the protagonists are quiet, it is also hard to find the chemistry between them. It’s a very quiet , slow burning romance. If you can see through the words and the descriptive language around the signs and letters, which few of my book buddies did, I think you will enjoy this book. I must admit, I flunked miserably.

My Rating : 👍👍👍

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The Round Box

 Author : Lois Wickstrom

This is a lovely story about a little girl who is missing her Grandma. Grand ma has moved across town and the little girl is missing her grand ma. She is very sad, nothing around her pleases her. Then she opens her Grand ma’s closet and finds a fascinator hat. The girl wears the hat and all her imagination comes alive. It’s a very heartwarming story, good for a bed time read.

Rating : 👍👍👍👍

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