Review: Never Planned on You

 

Ali Rubin has changed careers several times. Right now, she's back living at home while working as an event planner. When a high-profile wedding comes to the firm, she's able to assist. If she does a good job, her boss will promote her.  Ali's very excited about the job, until she realizes that she knows the groom.

They had a one-night stand in England during college and they have matching tattoos. Ali's always wondered what happened to Graham. He returned to the states to help his grandmother's hotel. 

There is still chemistry between Ali and Graham. Could it ruin everything they've built?

My Thoughts: I really enjoyed. I felt badly for Ali and how her family made her feel. I also had a hard time rooting for Ali and Graham because of the circumstances. I really wanted more of Graham's grandmother; she was a great character. I love how Ali's job turned out.

Cover Thoughts: Charming

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly Recommended for your romance collection. 

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Picture Book Review: Ruthie Rose's Big Idea

Ruthie wakes up with a BIG idea and she can't wait to share it. She talks to her school librarian, the art teacher, and her friends. 

My Thoughts: I love how fast this idea travels and the good news spreads. I love how everything turns out. What a powerful story. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your picture book collection

Top Ten Tuesday: Books about Books

 This week's topic is all about jobs in books. I love reading about authors, libraries, and bookstore owners. Here are some of my favorite bookish stories and a few I want to read:

Read:

Magical Librarians

Reporter

Author

Author

Librarian

Authors

Librarians turned spy

Currently Reading:

Author

Want to read:

Bookstore

Fake author

Librarians

Librarians

Bookstore

Author

Any of these on your list to read too? Or have you read any of these? 

I'm such a sucker for bookish books. 

Middle Grade Review: The Best Worse Summer of Esme Sun

Esme has two sisters who have their talents. Esme isn't good at anything, but maybe this summer can change that. When her friend is away for the summer, Esme is happy to be swimming at the pool. She grew over the last year. She has to learn to turn again. At the qualifying meet, Esme and her friends each come out near the top during the races. Could Esme finally be good at something?  

Her new friends are "cooler" than Esme. Esme promises the coolest girl that she will be more chill. But Esme can't help being excited about swimming and maybe breaking a pool record.  Can she and her new friends remain friends throughout the summer?

Will this summer be the best or the worst?

My Thoughts: I loved this book. There's so much friendship and family drama. I wasn't Tegan's biggest fan or a huge fan of Esme's mom. Esme isn't ready to grow up yet and I loved that she figured that out. She found things and people that made her happy. I loved the moments about swimming and being part of the team. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: My Library

Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for your school and public library