Michelle's Musings: October 2021

28 October 2021

Review: Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era

Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era by Laurence Leamer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

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Review: The First 21 - How I Became Nikki Sixx

The First 21 - How I Became Nikki Sixx by Nikki Sixx
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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23 October 2021

November Book Pick

I had so much trouble picking the book for November. Why? Well, I try to pick a book that I read the month before and make it be one that I loved. That is easy most months because I usually only read one great one a month, but this month was completely different. During the month of October, I read 5 books that I wanted to share with people. FIVE books that I think are worth your time. I decided that I don't have to do the same thing that everyone else does, I can pick a TOP FIVE book pick and you can choose any of them and I think you will have a GRAND time.

1. Dave Grohl-The Storyteller

This book is all about rock n roll, but not sex and drugs. This is a book to celebrate music. A book that shows love, devotion, and a slight coffee addiction. I loved every single part of this book and if I have to pick a favorite of all 5 this month, it is this one.

2. Taylor Jenkins Reid-Malibu Rising

I love all of Taylor's books, and this one is even better than the last one (Daisy Jones and the Six). This one features June and Mick and shows us their relationship and marriage. We will then be transformed to the future where we meet June and Mick's kids and see how they cope with his stardom and mom and dad's choices. I won't say anything else, except this one is hard to put down.

3. Jessica Anya Blau-Mary Jane

This is probably my second favorite of all 5 books. This one shows us a teenage girl on the verge of womanhood. She is a nanny for the summer to a doctor and his wife. While working she experiences a whole world different than the life she has with her parents and feels she is living a double life. Things keep getting stranger when she meets her television idol and her rock star husband.

4. Patti Callahan Henry-Once Upon a Wardrobe

I could feel the magic all around while reading this book. Meg finds herself interviewing C.S. Lewis about how he created Narnia for her invalid brother, George. George is a very creative child that draws pictures of the stories Meg tells him from the information she gathered from C.S. Lewis. The tale is almost as magical as Narnia itself.

5. Laura Dave-The Last Thing He Told Me

I knew this book would be a type of thriller but had no idea how this book would twist and turn. I am not sure what I can tell you that would not give it away. I will just say it is a book about a woman that marries a man. This man has a child from a previous marriage and he is a widower. I do believe that is all I can tell you, sorry about that, you just need to be surprised.

On my monthly book shelf that I keep, I will record The Storyteller as the book of the month and the other 4 as bonus reads, but please don't let any of these pass you by.

22 October 2021

Review: Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes

Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes by Harper Lin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I think the Cape Bay Cafe series is so fun. I love a good coffee shop. This is a part of a series, but you could read it as a stand alone, but why would you want to?

Fran's best friend and co worker is stalked by her boyfriend's ex...then the ex ends up dead. Who do think is the suspect? Sammy the best friend. Jump right in for some fun, some craziness and a nice way to spend a weekend. Bonus....there is a "killer" eggnog recipe in the back of the book.

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20 October 2021

Review: The Collector's Daughter: A Novel of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb

The Collector's Daughter: A Novel of the Discovery of Tutankhamun's Tomb by Gill Paul
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: Hey Grandude!

Hey Grandude! by Paul McCartney
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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15 October 2021

Review: Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice

Macchiatos, Macarons, and Malice by Harper Lin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I received a free ARC in exchange for my honest review and I am more than happy to give it to you. I thought this was a lot of fun. This time we will leave town and head to a resort a few hours away. We will meet characters that we want to slap across the face and some we want to give a hug to and of course there is a murder. Fran is going to give it her best to be romantic with Matt while trying to solve the murder.

You could read this as a stand-alone but why would you want to? Go back and read the other 8 books in this series, you will love them. As always this one is a quick relaxing read. Perfect for a few hours alone, or a chair on the beach...don't forget your glass of wine and macaron.

***Bonus*** macaron recipe in the back!!!!!

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