Meg Kissinger grew up in a family of 8, a rag tag bunch of kids in a loving home, but she also grew up hiding a secret: both of her parents were mentally ill and no one was talking about it. From her mother disappearing from the home for periods of time, to siblings struggling …
In Norway, there's a tradition of dropping kids of about 12 in the woods and allowing them to navigate and make their own way back to camp. They're blindfolded so they don't know where exactly they are and they have no modern conveniences. No phones. No GPS. It's a rite of passage for a lot …
Abby is the successful sister. Ellie is the vulnerable, pretty sister. Everyone knows that Ellie is their mothers favorite, but Abby has figured out something about her sisters childhood illness that might blow the family apart. I liked the cover of this book and I have read Michelle Frances The Girlfriend, which was far fetched, …
I think everyone has heard of Liane Moriarty by now. Her books are huge bestsellers and are being adapted into movies and TV series. I think what makes her so enjoyable is that though she writes about serious subjects, she remains grounded, and often though her books look at complex problems, there's always a balance …
Ruby Lennox narrates this story of her life and her family. Funny, startling and often sad, she is the child of a woman who doesn't want kids, and a father who cheats. The book also slips backwards in time to take in the lives of her ancestors and the events that shaped their lives. The …
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Another beautifully written and poignant book to sink yourself into, Alice Hoffman once again weaves a tale of romance, tragedy and release. I love her books so much, and although some of you have probably figured out from reading all her books this year, I do have favourites, this is one of her new releases …
Continue reading The Museum Of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman
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