Liane Moriarty has been one of my favorite authors for quite some time. I discovered her back in 2014 when I read The Husband’s Secret on a family vacation, and instantly became a huge fan of her writing.
A Great Thriller for This Fall | Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
You all know a good mystery-thriller is my favorite type of read. And since they’re a dime a dozen these days (thanks to anyone who thinks they can write the next Gone Girl) it can be a bit tough to weed out the duds from the winners. After what felt like a slog of poorly…
The Books I’m Reading to Prepare for Birth & Postpartum
Today, I’m 37w1d pregnant and growing more and more excited by the day (baby girl is officially term!!). In addition to finishing up all the little details (pack a hospital bag, install carseat, buy postpartum supplies, wash all baby clothes / sheets / blankets / swaddles, stock up on household essentials, cook a few more…
OVERRATED READS | VOLUME NO. 11
Today, I’m discussing three more books that I’ve recently read. All three of which were totally hyped up, and in my humble opinion, not worth the buzz or glowing reviews — or TV show in one case from today — that each book received. Welcome to another installment of Overrated Reads, here on Peonies and…
Was Listening to The Goldfinch for 32+ Hours Worth It?
A few weeks ago, I drove from DC to Durham to visit one of my close friends for the weekend. With stops and small bouts of traffic, it’s about a four and a half hour drive each way. I wanted to listen to something engaging for the road, and everything I’ve heard about Donna Tartt,…
October Reading Roundup
This month was pretty hit or miss with books, I don’t think I’ve ever read so many 2-star books back to back in such a short span of time. However, this month I managed to select FOUR 2-star books, which was super painful. But I guess that’s how it goes sometimes. Here’s everything I read…