Showing posts with label Jenny Han. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jenny Han. Show all posts

Sunday, July 10, 2022

BookTok: The Summer I Turned Pretty


I've been enjoying watching the first season of The Summer I Turned Pretty. 
Looking forward to the next season.  

If you are enjoying this season too, here are some books you might like 

@yabooknerdlibrarian if you like: The Summer I Turned Pretty, try these summer romances #booktok #summervibes #summeriturnedpretty #jennyhan #yabook #yabooks #yabooknerd #ifyoulike ♬ Summer day - TimTaj

Friday, February 12, 2021

Book Lists: Lara Jean Covey

 Always & Forever Lara Jean is out today. 

It's the final installment of this amazing book adaptation.  

It's going to be hard saying goodbye to Lara Jean Covey.

Here are my thoughts on the 2nd movie P.S. I Still Love You.

I know the third movie is going to be amazingly good.

And if you didn't hear the news, I'm excited for Belly's adaptation too.

photo credit: hypable.com

photo credit: hypable.com

Here are some books to read if like me, you're sad about the Lara Jean's ending.


On my to-read list:

Read:

Saturday, March 14, 2020

Movie Review: PS I Still Love You

PS. I Still Love You



Based off the book by Jenny Han
Second installment of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy

My Thoughts:
I loved it.

I think these movies are pretty faithful adaptations to some amazing books.

I loved the opening credit and how they were inspired by Adventures in Babysitting (one of my favorite movies)

I loved the first date between Lara Jean and Peter

I loved the addition of Stormy

I loved Kitty - I wish we saw more of her

I loved the relationship building between her father and the neighbor

I loved the moment between her and her former BFF

I love Peter

I loved the chemistry between Peter and Lara Jean

I loved the cameo from Jenny Han - always fun to see the author in the movie.

Basically as you can see, there are TONS of reasons to love this movie.
I can't wait to see the third one!

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Books and Treats (9)



A new blog idea inspired by Andi @ http://andiabcs.com/2014/08/01/pub-date-1/ with the Pub Date where a few bloggers share book and beer pair ups.  Andi states that the idea is the brain child of Brittany at The Book Addict’s Guide.


https://www.browneyedbaker.com/thick-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Lara Jean spends a lot of time trying to bake the perfect chocolate chip cookie. And it's no wonder that after reading the end of the trilogy that I'm craving chocolate chip cookies. I might have to whip up a batch, although they might not be as good as Lara Jean's....

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Review: P.S. I Still Love You

 * Book 2 in the Love Trilogy *
Lara Jean isn't happy that her fake relationship ended with Peter. She misses him. So on New Year's Eve, she writes him a letter. The letter works like magic and they're back together. Lara Jean couldn't be happier.

Until a video of her a Peter in the hot tub goes viral. She's so embarassed that everyone knows. She's deveestated. Peter defends her. But they aren't saying awful things about him.

Lara Jean knows her ex best friend and Peter's ex-girlfriend is behind the video, but she can't prove it. Peter defends Gen. What starts out as friction between the two of them leads to drama.

Can a fake relationship turned real actually work?
My Thoughts: I loved this sequel.

I love the power of words and letters. I love that Lara Jean wrote on New Year's Eve, to create an understanding for the new year. I liked learning about Lara Jean's family cultural traditions for New Year's. 

I felt horrible for Lara Jean and dealing with the fallout from the video posted. I can't imagine going through anything like that. 

I like the game the old friends play and Lara Jean's chats with John.

I love Kitty -she's funny, sharp, and wildly entertaining. I love her schemes, especially trying to set up her father on date. 

I can't wait to see what happens next.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library

Final Thoughts: Jenny Han captures contemporary romance perfect - the highs and lows combined with drama, friendship, and family. If you haven't read this yet, what are you waiting for?


Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Books I'm Dying to Read: May Edition

So many good books are coming out in May- here are the ones I can't wait to get my hands on!


Lois Lane: Fallout (Lois Lane, #1)Scarlett Undercover
Lois Lane: Lois Lane, reporter, wants to solve mysteries
Scarlett UndercoverMuslim American Veronica Mars (Enough said)

A School for Unusual Girls (Stranje House, #1)The Huntress of Thornbeck Forest
School for Unusual Girls: Regency England - spies - and romance!
Huntress of Thornbeck Forest: Swan Lake meets Robin Hood in a forbidden love story

The Novice (Summoner, #1)Tracked
Novice: A trilogy with a fight for good vs evil - and the powers of summoning.
Tracked: Fast and the Furious set in the future

The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1)Nil Unlocked (Nil, #2)
Wrath and the Dawn: Inspired by One Thousand and One Nights
NIL Unlocked: Back on the island - and back in danger

The Hunted (The Living #2)Hold Me Like a Breath (Once Upon a Crime Family, #1)
The Hunted: Sequel to The Living - can't wait for more of this trilogy.
Hold Me Like a Breath: A mob family that controls the black market for organ donations and a girl who desperately wants her freedom.

Saint AnythingOff the Page
Saint Anything: Anything by Sarah Dessen is a must read for me.
Off the Page: Companion to Between the Lines - fairy tale that comes right from the pages of a book

The Summer After You and MeP.S. I Still Love You (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #2)The Fill-In Boyfriend
Summer After You and Me: Summer on the boardwalk after superstorm Sandy hits - how will this summer go?
PS. I Still Love You: Pretend boyfriend turned into something more?
Fill In Boyfriend: I've been meaning to read her books because they all look fantastic and perfect for summer.

If I Were YouThe Forget-Me-Not Summer
If I Were You: Freaky Friday scenario for two BFFs
Forget Me Not Summer: 3 Sisters spend the summer on Cape Cod

You're Invited (RSVP #1)Best Friend Next Door
RSVP: 4 BFFs start a party planning business - but nothing goes right
Best Friend Next Door: Tween books about the power of friendship 

Summer on Lovers' Island (Jewell Cove, #3)A Matter of Heart
Summer on Lover's Island: The third book in the Jewel Cove series - Loved the first one, still need to read the 2nd books.
Matter of Heart: A swimmer with dreams of the Olympics - with a heart condition. 

The Heir (The Selection, #4)The Eternal City
Heir: I can't wait to see how American's daughter's own Selection turns out!
Eternal City: Romantic thriller set in Rome.

Sparks in ScotlandKissing in America
Sparks in Scotland: While vacating on Scotland, Ava learns more that just about her heritage - she learns about love.
Kissing in America: A romance reader meets a boy - will it be like the  books she adores?

Tiny Pretty ThingsThe Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak
Tiny Pretty Things: Elite ballet school filled with lots of drama
Improbably Theory of Amy and Zak: An accidental first date could lead to...something

Killer Within (Killer Instinct, #2)
Killer Within: I tore through the first book, excited to see what happens next


I already read and LOVED:
Wild Hearts (If Only . . ., #4)A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1)

Monday, May 5, 2014

Review: To All The Boys I've Loved Before

When Lara Jean falls out of love with a boy, she write him a letter. She has no intention of ever mailing them, the letters are for her.  Then something happens and five letters are mailed. 1 is returned address unknown, 1 boy moved away, 1 is an old friend, 1 is an old crush, and the last is to her sister's ex-boyfriend.

Josh is the boy next door and they've been friends for ages. Lora Jean had a crush on him that ended when he kissed Margot.

Margot and Josh broke up right before she left for college. Nothing is the same without her sister, but Lara Jean knows that nothing can ever happen between her and Josh - which is why she decides to fake date one of the boys who got her letter. He has his own relationship drama. Plus if you're fake dating than nothing can go wrong.
My Thoughts: I DEVOURED this book, loving it so much. At the end of the book, I realized that it reminded me of a modern day Little Women. I loved the relationship between the sisters - the close fighting, the loyalty, and the sweetness. Since their mother died, the girls have become even closer and have stepped up to pitch in more around the house. I love the moments of household chores that fail - they're entertaining. Their father tries really hard and although he's busy, he makes time for this daughters. It still isn't the same for the girls, who at times need a mother figure. I loved the fake relationship and how it brought Lara Jean out of her comfort zone. I can't wait to read more about her relationship and her time with her sisters.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library.

Wednesday, April 9, 2014

On My Holds List (78)


My Librarian friend Jess from I Read to Relax came up with a great idea.  It's to highlight the books on hold at the library. I usually have 20-40 items checked out at the library and another 20 items on hold. 


Summer Books/Beach Books


How to Meet Boys: I love Catherine Clark's books - they go out like hotcakes at my library. I'm so happy to have a new book by her.

Since Last Summer: Really enjoyed the first book in the series - can't wait to see how things have changed in a year.

To All the Boys I've Loved Before: This sounds so good - plus I loved Jenny Han's summer series.


What I Thought Was True: tagline: A swoony summertime romance = sounds perfect

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Books I'm Dying to Read: April Edition

Here's a list of books I can't wait to get my hands on come April! 


The Taking (The Taking, #1)Tease
Taking: Kyra wakes up to discover 5 years have gone by and her entire life has changed in a blink of an eye. 
Tease: Different Perspective inspired by real life events from the bully's point of view.

Catch a Falling StarSleep No More
Catch a Falling Star: Playing the girlfriend of a Hollywood Star - could become complicated.
Sleep No More: Similar to Lisa McMan's Wake trilogy!

Countdown (The 39 Clues: Unstoppable, #3)The Last Best Kiss
Countdown: Still reading the 39 Clues series - but slowly starting to lose interest.
Last Best Kiss: Retelling of Persuasion 
T'was the Night before College (no cover): Love her novels in verse

To All the Boys I've Loved BeforeDon't Call Me Baby
To All the Boys I've Loved Before: So excited for this one!
Don't Call Me Baby: What happens when your life is an open book - but you get to tell your side of the story?

Open Road SummerWhat I Thought Was True
Open Road Summer: Road trip, music tour, and summer romance
What I Thought was True: Summer romance from opposite sides of the track.

100 Things to Do Before You Grow UpDinner with the Highbrows
100 Things to do Before You Grow Up: Sounds interesting -wonder how many I've actually done.
Dinner with the Highbrows: Manners go out the window here.

The Here and NowFar From You
The Here and Now: Falling in love with someone in this world is against the rules for time travelers - but it happens.
Far from You: Murder and secrets

Rebel BelleThe Geography of You and Me
Rebel Belle: Dangerous Southern Belles!
Geography of You and Me: Love this author - can't wait to read this one. (Have ARC hoping to read it this week)


A Home for Mr. EmersonGreetings from the Graveyard (43 Old Cemetery Road, #6)
Home for Mr. Emerson: A biography - love the cover
Greetings from the Graveyard: Love this series! The trio is starting their own greeting card company - can't wait to see what they come up with.

Bloom and DoomSugar and Iced (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #6)
Bloom and Doom: The start of a new series set in a flower shop
Sugar and Iced: Love this series! Set during a beauty pageant. 

The Ninja LibrariansThe Ring and The Crown
Ninja Librarians: The Title alone makes me want to read this one - how could you go wrong?
Ring and Crown: Game of Thrones crossed with Gossip Girl? YES