The Breakdown by B. A. Paris Book Review
The Breakdown by B. A. Paris Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publish Date July 18, 2017 If you can’t trust yourself, who can you trust? Cass is having a hard time since the night she saw the car in the woods, on the winding rural road, in the middle of a downpour, with the woman sitting inside―the woman who was killed. She’s been trying to put the crime out of her mind; what could she have done, really? It’s a dangerous road to be on in the middle of a storm. Her husband would be furious if he knew she’d broken her promise not to take that shortcut home.…
Fitness Junkie by Lucy Sykes & Jo Piazza Book Review
Fitness Junkie by Lucy Sykes & Jo Piazza Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication date July 11, 2017 When Janey Sweet, CEO of a couture wedding dress company, is photographed in the front row of a fashion show eating a bruffin–the delicious lovechild of a brioche and a muffin–her best friend and business partner, Beau, gives her an ultimatum: Lose thirty pounds or lose your job. Sure, Janey has gained some weight since her divorce, and no, her beautifully cut trousers don’t fit like they used to, so Janey throws herself headlong into the world of the fitness revolution, signing up for a shockingly expensive workout pass, baring it…
Haim Album Review Something To Tell You
Haim Album Review Something To Tell You When I saw this trio perform “Little Bit of Your Love” on Saturday Night Live, I was instantly enamored with Este’s bass face. Seriously, Google it, watch it, appreciate it, know & love it- it’s stellar. Then my Entertainment Weekly came and it had a huge article on these three sisters from California and I fell hard in love with them. I “met” Danielle, the middle sister that plays drums in the studio & guitar and lead vocals. There is Baby Haim, Alana who is a champ piano/keyboard player, guitar player & is listed in this article as a multi-instrumentalist. Este is obviously the…
Chocolate Babka Bakealong: Challenge #9
This Chocolate Babka Bakealong Challenge about damn near killed me & I had only myself to blame. Last month I made the Berry Blitz Torte, and it was much easier! King Arthur Flour’s Bakealong Blog does a fantastic job of outlining their recipes step by step- it’s close to foolproof. I got a little ahead of myself & made the HUGE mistake of not reading the entire recipe before I went all in. I make the dough, it rises, I knead the dough, it rises. Unless it’s very cold. Then I move the dough, then I cover the dough some more. It’s not working, so I turn the oven on low and put the…
Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica Book Review
Every Last Lie by Mary Kubica Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Published June 27, 2017 Clara Solberg’s world shatters when her husband and their four-year-old daughter are in a car crash, killing Nick while Maisie is remarkably unharmed. The crash is ruled an accident…until the coming days, when Maisie starts having night terrors that make Clara question what really happened on that fateful afternoon. Tormented by grief and her obsession that Nick’s death was far more than just an accident, Clara is plunged into a desperate hunt for the truth. Who would have wanted Nick dead? And, more important, why? Clara will stop at nothing to find out—and the…
The Party by Robyn Harding Book Review
The Party by Robyn Harding Book Review Publication Date June 6, 2017 The lowdown from Goodreads In this stunning and provocative domestic drama about a sweet sixteen birthday party that goes horribly awry, a wealthy family in San Francisco finds their picture-perfect life unraveling, their darkest secrets revealed, and their friends turned to enemies. One invitation. A lifetime of regrets. Sweet sixteen. It’s an exciting coming of age, a milestone, and a rite of passage. Jeff and Kim Sanders plan on throwing a party for their daughter, Hannah—a sweet girl with good grades and nice friends. Rather than an extravagant, indulgent affair, they invite four girls over for pizza, cake,…
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan Book Review
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan Book Review The lowdown from Goodreads Publication date May 23, 2017 When Nicholas Young hears that his grandmother, Su Yi, is on her deathbed, he rushes to be by her bedside–but he’s not alone. It seems the entire Shang-Young clan has convened from all corners of the globe, ostensibly to care for their matriarch but truly to stake claim on the massive fortune that Su Yi controls. With each family member secretly fantasizing about getting the keys to Tyersall Park–a trophy estate on 64 prime acres in the heart of Singapore–the place becomes a hotbed of intrigue and Nicholas finds himself blocked from entering…
Wonder Woman Movie Review: Go See it!
Wonder Woman Movie Review: Go See it! Spoiler alert: I LOVED this movie. Please go see it, so we can talk about it. I’m going to give you the quickest rundown ever because lets face it, there are plenty other ‘reviews’ that are likely way better than mine. First thing: ANN WOLFE. Baby D & I have followed Ann Wolfe for almost 2 decades. She’s a boxing trainer from our home town of Austin, Texas. She’s a total bad-ass, hard-ass, tough as nails, damn good fighter, she’s the picture of perseverance, dedication & hard work. Ann was initially homeless when she moved to Austin, TX, decided she wanted to box,…
Trombone Shorty Parking Lot Symphony
Trombone Shorty Parking Lot Symphony Every once in a while, I fall so deeply in love with something that I have to share it with everyone & Trombone Shorty’s Parking Lot Symphony album is my latest love affair. I was born in Louisiana, so I have a soft spot for New Orleans Jazz & Lord knows, I sure love the blues. But, I also love R&B (specifically 90’s R&B) and love anything that makes feet move, my hips sway & my heart feel. I came across Parking Lot Symphony on Amazon Prime’s New Releases about a month ago & I keep thinking I’ll tire of it, but I don’t. My love for this…
In This Moment by Karma Brown Book Review
In This Moment by Karma Brown Book Review Release Date May 30, 2017 The lowdown from Goodreads Meg Pepper has a fulfilling career and a happy family. Most days she’s able to keep it all together and glide through life. But then, in one unalterable moment, everything changes. After school pickup one day, she stops her car to wave a teenage boy across the street…just as another car comes hurtling down the road and slams into him. Meg can’t help but blame herself for her role in this horrific disaster. Full of remorse, she throws herself into helping the boy’s family as he rehabs from his injuries. But the more…
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