BOOKS AND CHINOOKS

This book was a bit overwhelming with it’s size alone. The book is 450 pages. The story was also a bit overwhelming but also very interesting. I thought it would be the story of Catherine Dior but I didn’t realize how important her relationship with her brother had been in her life. The book details both siblings and we learn of Catherine’s involvement in WW2 with the French Resistance. Christian’s life as a designer is interesting as well as his creation of the Miss Dior per

I initially assumed this was going to be a romcom but it is more about a young woman discovering what she really wants in life. There is some romance but that is not the central theme. Nora is working for a publishing company in a dead end job. Her hoped for dream job in publishing is not happening and she needs to make some serious life decisions. She is also struggling with depression and has suicidal thoughts so she definitely needs to dig deep and make some big changes in

Another amazing book by this author! This is a very impactful story told with dual timelines. Kayla is preparing to move into her new house that she designed with her husband. Unfortunately Kayla’s husband died in the house in an accident during the building phase so she is understandingly hesitant about the move. She is also getting strange warnings that she shouldn’t move in. The other timeline is with Ellie during the time of the civil rights movement. Ellie’s story is hor

This was my first book by this author and it was very entertaining. A beautiful and creepy island locale was the setting. Six people end up together on a deserted Island and things get even more interesting when another unwanted person arrives. As the suspense escalates secrets are exposed and loyalties fracture. Some great twists at the end and some I definitely didn’t see coming. This was a suspenseful and enjoyable book!

I have read five of Kaira Rouda’s books and this is one of my favourites. This thriller was packed with suspense and it starts in the first chapter and slowly ramps up. The male characters are all unlikeable so luckily the female characters are more relatable. Kaira always has devious and manipulative characters and this book was no exception although I felt we were given more insight into those characters in this book. If you like psychological thrillers check this one out!

This was a very entertaining book! Priya is working hard at her family’s NY auction house. She is hoping to diversify the collection they have against her father’s wishes. Standing in her way is another auction house. Her childhood nemesis works there and is trying to get the same collection as her. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters were engaging. Looking forward to reading more from this author!

I thought this was a cute romcom with fun characters. Kate is the event planner for, horror author, Drake’s new book release. They meet under awkward circumstances and then have to overcome a misunderstanding. Overall a cute book with wonderful characters.

What a lovely book this is! The story is told with dual timelines, WW2 and 1985. Soline and Rory are the two characters and it turns out these women have an unknown connection. This is a character driven story and I loved how wonderfully the characters and the time periods were woven together. The writing is beautiful and I was captivated by the story. Be sure to pick this one up if you are a historical fiction reader.

This a character driven story based on family dynamics. The brother that feels a disconnect from his family comes home to help his siblings repair a family owned and run resort. I like character driven books about family and this is a good one. There is a second chance romance involved and family issues to be solved in this story. Be sure to check this one out if these are the type of books you like.

This is a different book about a sports superstar than we usually get! This is a story about Kobe’s formative years - from childhood until the NBA. I found the book very compelling and a great chance to see what made Kobe Bryant who he was. Like him or love him he definitely had a major impact in the NBA and was a role model for many even though he also had his scandals. I really enjoyed learning more about a young Kobe. If you are a basketball fan or Kobe fan you will enjoy