The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
What can I say about The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang other than the pages are so filled with emotions & I loved every single word? Love, grief, career, family, identity, relationships – Helen tackles a lot here and does it all beautifully. The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Publication Date August 31, 2021 Synopsis: When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend announces he wants an open relationship before making a final commitment, a hurt and angry Anna decides that if he wants an open…
The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison
We are thrilled to be part of The Book Club Cookbook’s Blog Party for The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison! Every time we read a book, we are always geared into what food or drink the characters are enjoying! One dessert that stood out in The Show Girl by Nicola Harrison is a Peach Melba. Now, I’ve never heard of a Peach Melba, but my mother says she used to eat them all the time! Well, we did a little digging into the history of a Peach Melba. According to Wikipedia, Peach Melba was created by the French chef Auguste Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel, London, to honor the Australian soprano,…
Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021
Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021 My friend, Laura Yamin from the What to Read Next Podcast has you covered with her recommendations for Diverse YA Reads for Summer 2021! We hope you’ll find some new favorites on this list! This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee A trans boy spends the summer in Colorado. He has spent the past couple of years writing “Meet Cute Diary” for the Trans community. Circumstances led him to fake date a cute boy but guess what he meets another cute boy while working at summer camp. This was an adorable…
Love Stories with Grief
I’m in this really wild place in my reading where I am devouring love stories with a side of grief. No, I don’t mean sad lady fiction that leaves you wrecked. I’m talking about stories that we know will end on a hopeful note but really tap into grief, emotions, and heartache. Here is a list of some of my favorites books that fit the bill! This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Float Plan by Trish Doller After her fiancé dies by suicide, Anna heads out on the open water with their sailboat. We see her navigate life without him as…
Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson
Get yourself a copy of Cosmic Queries because it is so enjoyable, important, and educational. About Cosmic Queries by Neil deGrasse Tyson • Publisher: National Geographic (March 2, 2021) • Hardcover: 312 Pages In this thought-provoking follow-up to his acclaimed StarTalk book, uber astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles the world’s most important philosophical questions about the universe with wit, wisdom, and cutting-edge science. For science geeks, space and physics nerds, and all who want to understand their place in the universe, this enlightening new book from Neil deGrasse Tyson offers a unique take on the mysteries and curiosities of the cosmos, building on rich material from his beloved StarTalk podcast.…
The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews
We are thrilled to be part of The Book Club Cookbook’s Blog Party for The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews! Years ago, before I even started Really Into This, I had the pleasure of meeting Mary Kay Andrews at a book event in Savannah, Georgia. I will just say this; Mary Kay is a total joy! If you read her books, I think you get e great sense of her humor & joy. She is just a total gem and I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet her. I’m also so glad we can celebrate her newest release with a perfect cocktail (or mocktail) pairing! Letty’s Surf…
Long Walk Home by Ellyn Oaksmith Book Review
Long Walk Home by Ellyn Oaksmith is a character driven story about family and second chances. I just loved it! Publication Date: April 30, 2021 Lola was struck by just how quickly she recognized him. It had been ten long years since she’d seen him; ten years of thinking that maybe she hadn’t really loved him. But there he was. And he still took her breath away. Lola has turned her life around since her wild teenage years, but one thing hasn’t changed: how her sister sees her. Her sister Carmen only remembers the mistakes she’s made and can’t see the potential of Lola’s plans to expand the family vineyard business…
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley is the perfect book to jump-start your summer! Publication Date May 25, 2021 Piper Parrish’s life on Frick Island—a tiny, remote town smack in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay—is nearly perfect. Well, aside from one pesky detail: Her darling husband, Tom, is dead. When Tom’s crab boat capsized and his body wasn’t recovered, Piper, rocked to the core, did a most peculiar thing: carried on as if her husband was not only still alive, but right there beside her, cooking him breakfast, walking him to the docks each morning, meeting him for their standard Friday night dinner date at the…
Float Plan by Trish Doller
Float Plan by Trish Doller is a must-read and surely going to be a top 2021 book! Publication Date March 3, 2021 Synopsis for Float Plan by Trish Doller: Heartbroken by the loss of her fiancé, adventurous Anna finds a second chance at love with an Irish sailor in this riveting, emotional romance. After a reminder goes off for the Caribbean sailing trip Anna was supposed to take with her fiancé, she impulsively goes to sea in the sailboat he left her, intending to complete the voyage alone. But after a treacherous night’s sail, she realizes she can’t do it by herself and hires Keane, a professional sailor, to help.…
Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk
Publication Date: January 7, 2021 Synopsis: The most common cause of failing to reach our professional and personal goals is hardwired in us: Humans instinctively focus on problems. Over millennia, our very survival relied on our ability to be alert to any potential dangers that could threaten our existence. But today this negativity bias significantly limits our potential and increases stress, pressure, and underperformance. Book Review: Relentless Solution Focus by Dr. Jason Selk The one characteristic all phenomenally successful people share is mental toughness. Mentally tough people are better at making decisions more quickly and with better results. They possess the uncanny ability to control what goes on between their…
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