This book gave my book club so much to discuss. The idea that by reuniting people with their lost things a main character hoped he would someday find his list thing was so compelling. Reminds me to do good things so that good things happen to me too.

This modern fandom Cinderella retelling is a fun love letter to fandoms and the people in them. Elle needs to get to ExcelsiCon, win the Starfield costume contest, and ultimately get away from her stepmother. Darien, new lead actor on the Starfield movie, feels like a poser playing his favorite character. When he texts Elle by mistake, they strike up an anonymous friendship over their shared love of Starfield, and things take off from there. The story, characters, and concept were all great, even thought the writing wasn't really my cup of tea. Looking forward to trying out another in Poston's universe.

Although this book has some very sad parts I still highly recommend it. I identified right away with the dilemmas of the main characters and couldn't put the book down. I learned a lot how the midwest was settled, the terrible truths about what happened to the native americans in that region, and the unusual blizzard in 1888. This book is an unforgettable depiction of how the choices we make can affect our own lives and the lives of others

A great help in learning how to live with someone who has mild cognitive impairment.

I only briefly read the book description before deciding to read this book, so I thought I was walking into a lighter read about the trials and tribulations of the dating world. Who's really lurking behind a screen name? That's a question the main character, Paige, should ask as she delves into dating apps after her conniving cousin, Heather, steals Paige's boyfriend. Be careful who you rebound with, however. The guy who dubs himself as Mr. Right Now isn't quite as he portrays himself to be. The book highlights Paige, Heather, Paige's mother Joan, her best friend Chloe, and others, all of whom are dealing with relationship issues of some sort. In the end, however, a final act of selfishness leads to a last-minute plot twist that isn't too much of a surprise.

Leni is an amazing girl and woman. She travels to Alaska, lives in the wilds in poverty, has an abusive father and weak mother. She stands by her mother even when most would have left or given up. You think it can't get worse but it always seems like something else happens. Leni is stronger because of it . She is caring, sensitive and forgiving. This book is action packed and suspenseful. It also is filled with love, acceptance, family, friendship and community.

The book was slow for me, but not a bad book. The title is a play on words because it is based on summer events, but also a plus sized girl. The theme to this book could be; nobody's life is perfect, the way you treat people when you are young may effect the rest of your life or appreciate the life, love and family in your world. Social media plays a main role in this book. Many examples and thoughts to the pros and cons of it are given. There are twists in this book which add to the story, but did not increase pace for me. In my opinion the book's purpose is to convey some life lessons.

I liked this book very much. The author's story about growing up half-black in South Africa during apartheid was very enlightening. Very sad historical truths told from his own comic perspective. But I mostly remember it because it was a very loving tribute to his mother, and all she endured.

Long Sea Petal / Largo Petalo de Mar, another amazing book by Isabel Allende. I want to say that this has been one of my favorite stories written and told by the author. The incredible descriptions of history are breathtaking. The civil war in Spain generated countless tragedies and unfortunate situations, some of the situations had unexpected outcomes and at times happy endings like Long Petal of the Sea. Although tragedy and despair were the central discussions of the book, Isabel Allende, once again managed to include the most beautiful and pure of all the love stories. The tenancy bravery and endurance of both, the male and female roles are captivating and inspiring. I absolutely love the ending of the book because it is real and most people can relate to the circumstances.

Such a cute and moving story, some of the characters could have played more into the story (some were kind of bland) but I was very invested in the plot so Dylan and Zoe more than made up for it.