How to Protect Bookstores and Why

This was an important read that every book lover/consumer should read. I love the format that follows 12 bookstores and talks about issues they face, ways they've overcome obstacles, and ends with ways for readers to get involved. I loved learning about these book stores in the process and I want to visit them all! Obviously one of the biggest threats to bookstores is Amazon, followed closely by healthcare affordability, and lack of government support. Ways to help independent bookstores thrive include: writing reviews, buying books, going to author events, helping change legislation, wearing store merchandise in public, not using Amazon and not using Goodreads.... Sorry, I have a Librarything and a Storygraph as well, but Goodreads is my bread and butter. I love being able to easily see what my friends are reading, have multiple shelves, and see reviews in real time. I know, I know. I am part of the problem! But. Nothing comes close to this interface, sorry. I know Amazon is ripping large amounts of free data off of me, but.... I'll allow it. Necessary read for all and it definitely has spurred me to action! 

The Love Haters

It sickens me how much I love all of Katherine Center's books. I eat them up every time, I have yet to be disappointed. She could write a book about two kitty litter executives falling in love and I would think that was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I FLEW through this rom-com. I couldn't put it down. The witty banter was top tier and I don't care how unbelievable or cheesy the plot was I drank it up like dehydrated man lost and wandering in the desert. Katie Vaughn has been sent to the Keys to film a promo for the US Coast Guard. She is a little nervous for two reasons, 1. her job is on the line so this has to be her best piece of work ever and 2. she has no idea how to swim. She loves being behind a camera but not when the stakes are so high. When she arrives in the Keys she immediately falls in love with Rue her landlady and aunt of the Hutch, the coast guard subject she is being paid to film. Hilarity follows along with some wrong assumptions, and a side of love. Perfect fluff. I'll have another!

Fairy Tale

What can't Stephen King do? This epic quest starring a 17 year old boy and his ailing dog is masterful; it's a wonderful homage to fairy tales and legends. When Charlie helps the grumpy old man down the street he has no idea what he has gotten himself into. He's convinced that he has to help this grumpy old man and his adorable dog and despite his initial thoughts, comes to like the crotchety old man and adore his dog Radar. Little does he know that another world awaits and an adventure beyond anything he's ever read or seen in the movies is about to occur. So much fun, Fairy Tale combined so many elements from the Wizard of Oz, Something Wicked This Way Comes, Shrek, Rumpelstiltskin, and more. Dark at parts, but come on, it's a fairy tale. The audiobook narration was SUPERB. Do yourself a favor and listen to this one! I don't want to spoil anything, but it's so good!