Welcome to Quick Lit, where we share short and sweet reviews of what we’ve been reading lately on the 15th of the month.
My reading year got off to a slow start (e.g., it me took ten days—a long time for me—to finish my first book of 2022). But I feel like I’ve been reading at a brisk clip since then, something my reading journal confirms. That’s in spite of the fact that I’ve abandoned two books at the 100-page mark in the past month.
I’ve been reading widely of late—a balance of fiction and non, a nice amount of backlist titles, a few new releases, and while today’s Quick Lit list doesn’t capture it, much of my reading time has been spent with forthcoming books. (If you’re thinking that’s because it’s Summer Reading Guide preparation season, you’re absolutely right!)
I’m using the My Reading Life book journal, of course, which is what you see pictured above. Instead of using the habit tracker to track the number of days I read per month, I’m using it to track the number of books completed. (i.e., no matter when I began a book, I note it for the month I finished it.
This is just a sampling of the books I’ve read since our last round of Quick Lit. I highly recommend tuning into my podcast What Should I Read Next to hear more about my recent reads. In a show about books, I can’t help but discuss my current reading, plus forthcoming releases that aren’t ready to be shared on the blog but are perfect for podcast conversations!
(I also share what I’m currently reading in our weekly podcast newsletter: if you aren’t already signed up, click here to get on the list.)
I can’t wait to hear about your recent reads in comments.
Short and sweet reviews of what I’ve been reading lately
The Love of My Life
One Italian Summer
Musical Chairs
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
What have YOU been reading lately? Tell us about your recent reads—or share the link to a blog or instagram post about them—in comments.
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I finished one great series and started another! Here’s what I read in the past month.
Think Again is such a helpful read. I’m looking forward to reading One Italian Summer.
This month I’m reviewing an assortment of middle grade and YA titles, a few excellent memoirs, and an “Anne Bogel made me do it” read that ended up being 5 stars (thanks Anne!).
https://kendranicole.net/march-2022-quick-lit/
I’m so happy to hear it!
I’m intrigued that it’s the audio addition you loved—I’ve been wondering how the book would be in that format and am glad to hear it worked for you.
I wasn’t sure if audio would work, but it did! I was happy to get my hands on it in print, though: I ordered it the minute I finished listening and it now sits proudly on my laundry room shelf.
I did exactly what you did . . . I listened to the audio and, upon finishing, purchased a hardbound copy. Then, I bought all the supplies. This book was priceless. . . and (after my supplies run) pricey. Thanks for the recommendation, Anne!
In THE BOOKBAG this month –
3 historical fiction goodies
bookish links & quotes
a huge haul of e-book deals
http://www.lindastoll.net/2022/03/a-reading-feast.html
Here’s my list: https://amandahollandwriter.wordpress.com/2022/03/14/quick-lit-march-2022/
I read One Italian Summer and really enjoyed. I’m almost finished with Musical Chairs and then I can watch the author event in MMD Book Club.
I discovered several author writing duos and I’ve read several of their books. I’ve written about it here:
https://sonovelicious.substack.com/p/author-writing-duos?s=w
I loved reading about how the writing duos work! I have just been discovering Nicci French, but the process puzzled me. Thank you!
I need to read Musical Chairs! This was the push I needed!!
In February I read mostly four-star reads. My two favorites were Storyteller, the Dave Grohl memoir, and All the Light We Cannot See. So good!
https://www.bluebirdbooks.org/2022/03/what-i-read-february-2022.html
My husband Will just finished the Dave Grohl memoir last night and LOVED it. He’s nudging me to read it next. 🙂
Listen to it on audio. Dave Grohl makes an awesome narrator!!!!
It’s so good! I listened to the audio and had the hardback for the pictures. After listening to Dave tell me stories for hours I now feel like we are best friends. Definitely give it a shot.
And…I’m listening to the Jamie Foxx memoir now and loving that one too. He reads it himself and is so funny and sincere I know we definitely will be best friends too!
I agree with Will and the rest of you who LOVED it! Dave Growl’s memoir was AMAZING one of my favorite memoirs s far this year!
I LOVE Dave Grohl. I have seen the Foo Fighters in concert, and I listened to some of his interviews promoting this book. He’s a great story teller.
I’m curious about the Dave Grohl- I grew up in the 90s so obviously listened to his music, but wouldn’t call myself a huge fan. Still worth a read?
Yes! Or more accurately, a listen. I listened to Nirvana’s hits in high school in the 90s, how could you not (my brother was a big fan) and know of the Foo Fighters and have heard their stuff, but would never call myself a fan really. But his book was the latest in a stream of non-fiction audiobooks for me (I also listened to Matthew McConaughey’s, both of Rob Lowe’s, Stanley Tucci’s and Will Smith’s.) Dave’s was fantastic. He is an amazing “Storyteller” who has lived an incredible life, and yet you’ll feel like you know him at the same time.
Totally. He talks about his philosophy on life and music and parenting and he really is a good storyteller so his stories are interesting and engaging even if you aren’t a big fan of any of the bands he’s been a part of.
Yes! I like Nirvana and I like the Foo Fighters, but am not a huge fan. I loved this book! Dave (we’re on a first name basis now) is so down to earth, insightful, funny, and such a good guy!
I’ve also read Think Again and found it to be a thought-provoking book (of course)! It’s a topic that only feels more and more timely.
My recent book selections have been very satisfying… find out why in my TBR Stack roundup! https://www.karacwhite.com/post/the-tbr-stack-march-2022
Neal Stephenson’s novel “Termination Shock” and Ross Douthat’s memoire “The Deep Places” and an audiobook of Serhii Plokhy’s “The Gates of Europe.”
@sandy I’m listening to The Gates of Europe now and wow….So helpful in feeling like I have a little background on Ukraine. And although it’s 15 hours on audio it’s going surprisingly fast.
If you want me to watch a tv show or read/listen to a book, just mention “Lauren Graham” and I’m in! Will be adding Italian Summer audio to my to-listen list.
Making note of The Love of My Life and Think Again — thanks! I’ve read a few middle grades, a book you recommended, and another I was sure I read a part of in high school (I didn’t, but I’ve decided it should be required reading for every American). https://carolinestarrrose.com/quick-lit-what-ive-been-reading-lately-15/
I really liked Serle’s In Five Years so I’ll have to try out One Italian Summer. I also read a book that Lauren Graham narrated (though I read the ebook). She’s been promoting it on Twitter and I may just have to listen to it as well! https://mindjoggle.com/march-2022-book-reviews/
Thanks for this, Anne, and looking forward to seeing what everyone has been reading. I have recently moved to Berlin and the war is a bit too close for comfort–not to mention generally horrifying and heartbreaking. I am reading a mix of things–some to enlighten me about Russia and Ukraine, when I can stand to read about it–and others to take me completely away. Looking for recommendations in both categories!
One of my escapist reads now is John Le Carré’s The Pigeon Tunnel, which is autobiographical and really interesting.
Just finished The World Played Chess by Robert Dugoni. It will stay with me forever. It’s about the coming of age of three men – one of whom kept a diary of his time in Vietnam during the war. Excellent.
I also enjoyed The World Played Chess.
You reminded me that I want to read Musical Chairs soon. Here’s a quick list of what I’ve been reading. I loved The Rose Code, but feedback has been mixed!
http://www.allthebooksihaventread.com/blog-1/2022/3/8/show-us-your-books-march-2022
I’m 40% of the way thru the Rose Code and really enjoying it on audio. My friend (we share library cards in Libby) started it before me and couldn’t get into it, so I know what you mean!
I loved the Rose code. I have loved everything that I have read written by Kate quinn.
I’ve been putting off The Rose Code because of the length (Goodreads says 600+ pages!) but glad to hear you loved it! Maybe I will get around to it by the end of the year!
I have not read any of the books on your list. That is why I love to see what you are reading. I always find books that I did not know about. I have been reading a mix of fiction and nonfiction and listened to a couple of audiobooks that I really enjoyed. https://fromourbookshelf.com/february-2022-reads/
I recently discovered Amy Poeppel and have enjoyed every book she’s written and am now impatiently awaiting a new title. I think I discovered her through a mention from Elinor Lipman, another one of my favorites.
I learned about a bunch of Nigerian fiction this month including The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by checking out Tracy bookshop in Prince Edward Island Canada, which was featured on a list of Black-owned bookstores. I’m excited to check out that one and a few others!
The 5-star highlights of my reading this past month are
-Missing from the Village by Justin Ling (true crime about the murders of several men in Toronto’s queer community between 2010 and 2017). I’ve found that I much prefer when true crime is written with some social good in mind – like we are learning about a thing so that we can prevent more of it from happening. This book did an excellent job of exploring why these murders of mostly South Asian queer men were able to happen for so long and what we can learn so that it doesn’t happen again. Really well written!
-Self Compassion by Kristen Neff – which took me seven months to get through because I did all of the exercises and really tried to integrate it into my life. So good and valuable though there is some ableist, heteronormative, fatphobic language.
Some great four star reads too:
-What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad
-Euphoria by Lily King
-The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz (which I wouldn’t have picked up without WSIRN)
-Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden
-Yearbook by Seth Rogen
Oops meant to include a link: https://tracybookshop.ca/ – I found even more books by going down goodreads and StoryGraph rabbit holes related to some of the books I found on this site. It was time well spent and my TBR is stacked
I just read By Any Other Name by Lauren Kate which also features Positano. It was a lovely romance of the non-steamy variety.
FYI – The Secret Lives book also has an alternate title. My library carries a copy called The Secret Lives of the Four Wives and lists the author’s full name as Titilola Alexandrah Shoneyin.
I read One Italian Summer as well- so good. I had no idea Lauren Graham did the audiobook!
Here’s what else I read:
http://www.msburkesbooks.com/2022/03/what-ive-been-reading-31422.html
I have been reading Lisa Genova books this month. I started with Still Alice, moved on to Inside the O’Briens, and now I’m finishing up LEFT neglected. Genova’s books are so well written and so fascinating – totally different than the norm for me. I plan to read through the rest of her books this month.
Ooh, try Every Note Played next! It’s a shocker and an eye-opener!
I am currently reading Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour and Still Life by Sarah Winman. I love art and art history and was attracted to the cover of Still Life. The writing in Still Life is gorgeous and reminds me of Fugitive Pieces by Anne Michaels.
I recently read and reviewed The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict and loved it. It is historical fiction based on the real life, 11-day disappearance of Agatha Christie. Has anyone read The Christie Affair about the same topic?
https://www.redfernbookreview.com/episodes/season2-episode19
Musical Chairs has been on my TBR, I think I’ll bump it up! Here’s what I’ve been reading lately https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca8YfG3pc9g/?utm_medium=copy_link
The Maid by Nita Prose is wonderful with similar protagonist but in a lighter tone than Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam is eerie and will stay with you long after reading.
I would describe myself as a “sensitive reader” where certain topics (abuse of animals and children, explicit violence, sexual violence–so definitely not a fan of “Outlander”) are concerned but I have no idea how to research so I’m not ambushed mid-book. I’ve tried looking at reviews but they don’t always mention “sensitive content”. Help, please; how can I know in advance? (I laugh that on movies I’m pretty much down to Disney animation and some of that is sketchy–LOL!)
Elaine – I haven’t used it, but I believe the Storygraph site/app (an alternative to Goodreads) includes content warnings. That may be a place to start. https://www.thestorygraph.com/
Thank you for my stack of spring break reading! And an excellent listen for the drive. Can’t wait!
My husband and I listened to the audiobook of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick on a recent roadtrip. It was warm, quirky, and was enjoyable for us both.
I really enjoyed that book!
I just finished Olympus, Texas and really enjoyed it! I also read Notes on a Silencing, an excellent memoir about a cover up of sexual assault at a prestigious boarding school. Definitely a trigger warning on this one, but incredibly well-written and powerful
This post seems to be exactly in my wheelhouse! Just added all to my TBR!
Here was my February round-up! https://www.instagram.com/p/CaiXXv3r-NQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Gosh my TBR list is growing with so many good suggestions. My reading this month was very eclectic https://myviewofthehoneypot.blogspot.com/2022/03/what-i-read-march.html
All of your recent reads sound interesting to me, and only one of them is a book I’d already heard about! Thanks!
In the past month I read an adequate suspense novel, an annoying novel, and a confusing and somewhat bigoted sequel to a favorite urban-planning book, but the book I read to my 7-year-old was the best!
I devoured The Lincoln Highway this last week. Just couldn’t stop reading it!
For book club we read I’d Give Anything by Marisa De Los Santos, which was my first time reading her. Not sure I was super-impressed, but it was a quick read and had some interesting characters. Overall I thought it was kind of a generic book club-book.
Cloud Cuckoo Land was phenomenal and can’t recommend enough.
Also have been trying to read Young Men and Fire, about Smokejumpers in the 1949 Mann Gulch fire. It’s supposed to be a classic, but it’s slow-going.
So far in March, I’ve read The Wives by Tarryn Fisher, Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris, Normal People by Sally Rooney, and The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys.
My book journal is completely blank for all of January and half of February, due to our stressful move to a new home. But the minute a peaceful moment presented itself in mid-February, I grabbed a book and dug in! I finished and loved Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune and then plowed through The Unseen World by Liz Moore. Such a fascinating read.
For Black History Month, I chose One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia, which I found charming and educational. Then, as I tore through a billionty-two moving boxes, I FINALLY uncovered Winter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher! At long last! I’ve been in heaven reading that for the past week or so. Truly the perfect winter read. Last but not least, I’ve started The Boys by Ron Howard and Clint Howard. This book is hard to put down! So lovingly and affectionately written.
I reads The Escape and The Chase by Lisa Harris both in a matter of days and now I am impatiently waiting until the third book of the trilogy comes out next month.
I am also re-reading the Mitford books by Jan Karon. I just finished Home to Holly Springs
As always, so many books here that sound fascinating! I work for my local newspaper and edit all the obituaries, so that book particularly sounds interesting to me. Thanks for bringing my attention to it!
Here’s my list for the month, which include Julie Buxbaum’s latest (not the one coming out next month — the one before that), revisiting an old book from childhood, and some nonfiction picks:
https://www.toloveandtolearn.com/2022/03/14/loving-and-learning-lately-43/
I also really liked Think Again. I actually made a calendar note to read it again (not sure if pun intended/inspired) so I’ll be revisiting it soon.
I really enjoyed The Christie Affair and the author’s choice to use the mistress as the narrator of the story. I’m trying to finish Hour of the Witch. Normally I’m a huge Chris Bohjalian fan but this book is not working for me. Next up is The Push for my book club.
Rosie Walsh’s “The Love of My Life” has just made it to my TBR list. I have read Jane Harper’s “The Dry” after having seen the movie. It was so good. Her sense of place in this book was just right. I am now reading Harper’s next book, “Force of Nature “. I am also ready”Miss Koop Investigates” by Amy Stewart. It was recommended for fans of historical mysteries. It’s fine but not sure this is a series for me. My other reads this month include “Not a Happy Family “, “An Unsuitable Job For a Woman “ and The Judge’s List” which I listened to on Audible narrated by Mary Elizabeth Parker. All were enjoyable.
February Reading Wrap Up…
https://readingladies.com/2022/03/01/february-2022-reading-wrap-up/
I recently finished The Transit of Venus. I first heard of this book on your podcast. I struggled with the first part, then I couldn’t put it down. When I got to the end, I re-read most of it and was amazed at Hazzard’s use of language, foreshadowing, and depth of characters and I was just blown away by the ending! I don’t know anyone who has read this book and am just dying to find someone to talk it over with. I am left with quite a book hangover!
I want to put 4 of your books on my TBR (Musical Chairs, The Secret Lives…, The Love of My Life, and One Italian Summer) but my TBR is overflowing and threatening to take my house down the river! Nevertheless, I will remember them. AND, I just have just TODAY decided I must have one of those book carts from Michaels….!
I LOVED The Maid, by Nita Prose—it started out a little slow and tedious, but it quickly ramps up and I was SOOOO invested in what happened to poor Molly the Maid!! (And I just want to say that it has a nice happy ending)
Next, a historical fiction novel called “The Second Mrs. Astor” that I won from Goodreads, and it surprised me. It’s about 18 yr old Madeleine Force marrying 47 yr old John Jacob Astor IV, with a delicious courtship in nearby (to me) Bar Harbor, Maine, then a long honeymoon in Egypt while pregnant, and then they return home on a brand new ship called The Titanic…. Considering that actually not that much happened thru most of it, Shana Abe (with an accent over the e) manages to fill 316 pages with just beauty and peace and atmosphere. (those were the days, just before WWI!) I was never bored!
Also read The Other Black Girl, which I thought was confusing and just weird (it’s probably just me), and The Last Thing He Told Me, which was Good, but not Great. I did appreciate that none of these books has swearing, or much (if any) sex in them. Lastly, Landslide by Susan Conley was really interesting—set in Maine, fisherman’s wife copes with hubby recuperating far away after an explosion at sea while she takes care of “the wolves” (her teenage sons, love that expression!) at home on an island by herself….it was a little bit Eliz Strout, a little bit Monica Wood….Anyway, some good reading!
Since Feb 15 I’ve read:
40 Days of Faith by Paul Tripp
Pastoral Song by James Rebanks
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner
Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot
Anthropocene was my favorite.
My kids and I give tiny book reviews at theshoreystories.com.
I had a terrific reading month, with a few five star reads!
https://neverenoughnovels.com/2022/03/07/february-2022-mini-book-reviews/
I just started A Promise Engraved by Liz Told me. I’m absolutely loving Once Upon a Wardrobe by Patti Callahan as an Audio book.
I always share all kinds of Christian book recommendations on The Christian Bookworm Podcast and just put out a new episode today!
Over the past few weeks, I re-read THE EX-PATS by Chris Pavone (to prep for the sequel, THE PARIS DIVERSION).
I also read Tammy Duckworth’s inspiring memoir EVERY DAY IS A GIFT; THE WINDSOR KNOT by SJ Bennett (such fun!); LIFT by Kelly Corrigan (beautiful) and FOUR THOUSAND WEEKS by Oliver Burkeman (paradigm shifting).
My current book is backlist from incredible Irish writer ☘️ Niall Williams, THE HISTORY OF RAIN. He is one of my auto-buy authors.
I am a huge fan of Niall Williams. His prose is exquisite. I don’t find many others who are big fans so loved hearing of your praise
I’m very excited to meet you here!!! Thanks for replying!
I started reading Niall Williams way back when he and his wife Christine Breen wrote a series of memoirs about relocating from New York City to an inherited house in County Clare. The first book is called O COME YE BACK TO IRELAND, if you have not heard of it.
Thanks I am adding that to my reading list
Ooo, Think Again sounds really interesting! This month I wrote a review on the updated classic: Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire. https://writethemonmyheart.com/2022/02/26/fresh-wind-fresh-fire/
Books 7-10 of the year…
https://thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com/2022/03/reading-update.html
Love Quick Lit! My “holds” list on the library app is always larger when I’m done with it! A few times on today’s post you mention checking content warnings. Is there anywhere I can check content warnings either on your site or elsewhere online?
March is my busiest month at work so I am putting many of these great recs. on my TBR for April and beyond. What I AM reading is a cozy crime, Shady Hollow, a middle grade fantasy Fablehaven, and rereading The City We Became.
I did finish The Paris Bookseller and Sourdough about 2 weeks ago.
I’ll be looking into The Love of My Life. Thanks, Anne! I loved Thank Again too.
I’ve been reading a lot this year. Here are 7 books among my favorites I finished in February.
https://lisanotes.com/books-i-recommend-february-2022/
Anne would love to know the two books that were not for you and why
Oh wow, you’ve got a great list this month! Definitely interested in Think Again, the Rebecca Serle book, and the one about the obit writer – what a unique premise!
I’ve been reading lots of middle grade for Middle Grade March, along with my normal mix of romance and fantasy: https://readeatrepeat.net/2022/03/15/books-in-progress-what-ive-been-reading-lately-march-2022/
I just finished The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles. I didn’t love Rules of Civility, but really liked A Gentleman in Moscow.
Except for some language, I liked The Lincoln Highway. Unpredictable and satisfying.
I also breezed through Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa Furguson and enjoyed the Shop Around the Corner vibes.
On my blog I listed More Books Like Jesus Calling, which ended up being a nostalgic journey to my bookstore days. https://purplecrayonyourworld.com/more-books-like-jesus-calling/
I am right there with you on Amor Towles’s books! A Gentleman in Moscow was so good, and The Lincoln Highway wasn’t quite what I hoped it would be, but I’m still glad I read it. Love your blog post on books like Hannah Coulter, by the way!
I am definitely putting these titles on my summer reading list – they are practically begging to be read at the beach…or maybe that’s just my current, wishful frame of mind! =) I am closing out this winter with a bunch of different genres, and A Town Like Alice is one of my favorite discoveries. The rest are here! http://miathereader.com/a-quick-book-catch-up/
I finally got my hands on Winter Solstice by Rosamund Pilcher – a warm “cuppa tea” … 5 stars! Want to go to Scotland NOW.
Read ( and adored) 3 books about the challenges faced by immigrant families – Beautiful Country (China), Crying in H Mart ( Korea), and Olga Dies Dreaming ( Puerto Rico).
Listened to Tidelands by Gregory on a long road trip…riveting. Would not want to be a poor woman in the Middle Ages.
Read 2 middle grades books – Fablehaven because my 3rd grade granddaughter loves the series, and Starfish because I had seen it on many lists. Fablehaven is comparable to Narnia…2 siblings travel to the country and discover a magical – and dangerous kingdom. Starfish is about a young girl who thrives in spite of body shaming with the help with true friends and loyal family.
I’ve been seeing The Love of My Life getting some buzz but didn’t know anything about it. It sounds like a perfect book club pick! I’m sharing our last 2 books club picks and an older book on audio in my post.
https://www.sincerelystacie.com/2022/03/quick-lit-mini-reviews-of-some-recent-reads-march-2022-edition/
I just finished A LITTLE LIFE which was pretty heavy so now I’m reading MR. AND MRS. FITZWILLIAM DARCY!
https://incessantbookworm.com/2022/03/15/a-little-life-hanya-yanagihara-quick-lit/
My library copy of One Italian Summer just went in transit, I’m looking forward to it even though I’ve read mixed reviews. A summer in Italy does sound pretty great!
My reading has been up and down in terms of picking books I expected to enjoy. A lot of 3 star reads so far this year, few that have really grabbed me but there were a few in February!
February Reading Recap
I’m reading WHEN HARRY MET MINNIE by Martha Teicher. The book reads like her voice if you watch her on CBS Sunday Morning.
I just finished Elizabeth Alexander’s “The Light of the World” and loved it, I learned so much about a different culture than my own and being a widow myself, I could understand her pain so well. I underlined so much that I want to go back and look up, I love a book that stretches my mind. Also finished a book Christian book, “Aggressively Happy” by a young woman, Joy Marie Clarkson and now in the middle of “Aging With Grace” by Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt–very good for me at this time! Keep on doing what you do, I can’t read all the books you recommend, but read a lot ot them. Thanks
I am currently reading To Sir Phillip with love by Julia Quinn and love it. I just finished listening to Will by Will Smith and absolute chills, I feel like it is a must listen!!
I’ve been thinking about reading One Italian Summer!
I read 26 books in February, since I had post-surgery recovery time to occupy.
I always enjoy seeing what others are reading. Here are my latest reads: http://www.avikinginla.com/2022/03/what-ive-been-reading-lately-february-2022-reading-challenges-update/
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I read two 5 star books in March! Landslide by Susan Conley and West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge. Highly recommend both.
I also really liked Think Again.
I’m working my way through my Goodreads goal of 22 in 2022. Recently, I’ve read: The Awakening by Nora Roberts, The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer E. Smith, and the Little Library on Cherry Lane by Katie Ginger. Just launched my own site for books and my second love–teddy bears. Hopefully next month I can share more with you all!
I just finished my post for this – better late than never! https://mommablogsalot.com/2022/03/21/what-ive-read-lately-march-21-2022/
I think the best book I read this month was definitely Well Matched by Jen DeLuca!