The Third Gilmore Girl

I adored this audiobook narrated by the actress herself. It was charming and engaging and wasn't too long. The perfect memoir. I only knew Kelly Bishop from Gilmore Girls so it was a real treat getting to learn more about her life, her career on Broadway, TV, and films. Kelly seems like such an enduring and insightful person and I love that she didn't just gloss over her life, she bared a lot. Listening this really makes me want to do another Gilmore Girls re-watch! 

The One-in-a-Million Boy

Such a heartwarming and heartbreaking book that really tugged on my heartstrings. Ona Viktus is a feisty 104 year-old and she doesn't know what to make of the 11 year old boy who is been sent to help her out every Saturday. He likes things to be organized by tens, chores to be done in a certain order, and knows practically every single Guinness World Record. He gets it into his mind that he has to help get Ona in the running for oldest woman and the two of them find themselves looking forward to every weekend. She even agrees to let him interview her for a class project. They are an odd pair, but they both find themselves becoming friends despite their nearly 100 year age gap. One Saturday, he doesn't show up, his father Quinn does. What unfolds next is tragic, heartwarming, and a wonderful journey. Loved this story so much!

A Night Without Armor

This was a blast from the past. I remember this poetry collection being HOT when I was in middle school. That being said I never got around to reading it. I enjoyed this collection, but I wasn't in awe of it. It was ok for a singular read but I didn't find myself bookmarking any pages or wanting to save this to re-read it. Again, I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it. This was good for a singular read. 

The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson

I have only read a few of Emily Dickinson's poems in the past so this was the first time I sat down and dedicated myself to actually exploring her work. It's undeniably beautiful and her use of language and prose is masterful. It's not all perfect though, there were some real standouts and some that felt rushed or just didn't feel right. She is without question one of the greats, but I don't know anything about poetry so I'm not exactly the best judge. Happy that I finally read her poems though, I felt as though I had gaps in my reading history. 

The Deal

Don't get me wrong, I liked this book, I enjoyed this book! I thought it was steamy and sexy and wonderful BUT... the second that Garrett mentioned he needed a fake ID.... it was a bit of a mood killer. I am in my mid-thirties and I just had in my head that they were older than that. I was picturing fifth year seniors or something but I got a reality check real quick when I read that. I was getting a little TOO invested in some 20 year old's sex life. Storyline was good and really reminded me a lot of Icebreaker. I wonder if the author was inspired by this book and decided to mimic it. Hot romance, but my age cooled that down real quick. 

Sunrise on the Reaping

Just as good, if not better than, the original trilogy. This prequel featuring Haymitch had me locked in from page one. It's SO GOOD! And it explains so much about how he got so jaded and critical in The Hunger Games. I read this in one day, it was an emotional rollercoaster. Obviously I went into this book knowing that he would win (because he's a mentor), but wow - his journey is insane. And the ending. My heart could hardly handle it. SO SO GOOD! 

Prophecy

The first in a trilogy, Prophecy focuses on two outcasts, Azriel and Persephone as they try to trust each other and figure out the riddles surrounding their future. Azriel is a handsome thief who spirits away Persephone from her owner. She may have been a slave but Persephone is an independent thinker; while she may have been "rescued" by Azriel but that doesn't mean she is beholden to him. At every turn she tries to evade him and forge her own path, but that pesky little prophecy is keeping them together. Too bad, the prophecy doesn't have any concrete details. This political intrigue has slight elements of fantasy and is perfect for older teens and adults. It starts off quite slow, but really picks up when the duo reaches the castle. The chemistry and undercurrent of romance between Persephone and Azriel is also a smoldering slow burn. Of course the book ends on a cliffhanger so you have to read the next book in the series to find out what happens.