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As I sit here on my living room couch reading during this lockdown, this is where I’m actually trying to envision myself reading: somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, a salty breeze, the smell of sunscreen, and bottomless margaritas within easy reach 😎 . . . A girl can dream. . . . . #bookblog #bookreview #bookstagram #tbr #currentlyreading #botm #booklover #books #booknerd #bookworm #booknerd #bookclub #igbooks #instagrambooks #covid

Book #2 of Quarantine Reading List: (swipe for publisher synopsis) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 I love a good courtroom drama; maybe it started with Legally Blonde, and maybe it just stemmed from my love of murder mysteries and thrillers. However, this is no ordinary courtroom drama. The book spans a decade and covers two different court cases, which are linked by the same individuals. In the first case, a jury is selected to hear the trial of the disappearance of a rich and popular teenage girl (Jessica Silver). At the defense is her young African-American teacher (Bobby Nock), who is up for the death penalty. After all evidence has been produced, and all arguments have been stated, the jury deliberates. An initial blind vote reveals only one juror (Maya Steele) finds Bobby not guilty. Near the end of the jury deliberations, there is only one juror (Rick Leonard) who still finds Bobby guilty. When they finally deliver the not guilty verdict to the court, the world turns its back on the jurors for setting Bobby free and no one's lives remain the same. On the tenth anniversary of the trial, the jurors gather at a hotel to hear what Rick plans to reveal as "brand new, incontrovertible evidence" of Bobby's guilt. However, one of the jurors is found dead and Maya is put at the top of the suspect list. Now a top performing defense attorney herself, Maya must use her connections with the other jurors and her own legal prowess to prove her innocence and bring justice. She also has to come to terms with the possibility that maybe she was wrong about Bobby's innocence 10 years prior. I was so impressed by Moore's attention to detail and character development. He has a way of making you trust someone, and then pulling the rug out from underneath your feet. There were several twists and turns throughout this novel, and on several occasions I found myself viscerally reacting to what was being revealed in the plot. I loved every minute of this novel, and highly recommend it for anyone looking for an immersive read. . . . . #theholdout #botm #bookofthemonth #bookreview #bookblog #instagrambooks #igbooks #igbookreview #murdermystery #fiction #thriller #courtroomdrama #booklover #bookworm

Book #1 of Quarantine Reading List: (swipe for publisher synopsis) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 One of my favorite things about the historical fiction genre is that reading from it always makes me feel like I've been transported to a different time. A great book in this genre has the ability to make you feel like you're truly there, immersed in the sounds, sights, smells, and tastes of the time period. “The Glittering Hour” was one of these books for me. Grey was not only able to expertly capture the thoughts and feelings of the time period between World War I and World War II, but also make it feel like you were reading the story of your best friend and not a distant ancestor. Grey goes back and forth between two points of view, that of Selina Lennox and that of her daughter Alice. Between these accounts she weaves together stories of loss, love, sacrifice, and difficult decisions. The major conflict of the book is whether Selina will chase after her heart or her mind. In a time period where women felt like they could only feel safe and secure when tied to a man of reasonable wealth and status, Selina's decision becomes only more pressing. On one hand, we are taken along with Selina as she experiences life as a young woman, and on the other hand we learn about the decisions Selina makes through letters she sends to her daughter Alice nearly a decade later while away with her husband. Of course, things are never as they seem and the twist at the end of this book is devastating. The strings of Selina's past in 1926 and Alice's present in 1936 come together in a surprising and emotional climax. Let's just say quite a few tears were shed. Grey did an exceptional job executing this story. From the descriptions of the time period to the character development, this is a profound work that deserves ample praise. . . . . . #bookreview #bookblog #bookstagram #historicalfiction #fiction #romance #igbooks #instagrambooks #booklover #bookworm #bookstagrammer #booksofinstagram #bookstack #tbr #bookclub #botm #bookofthemonth

As a “nonessential” health care worker I have been sent home for the next 2+ weeks in an effort to reduce the transmission of #coronavirus (#flattenthecurve). I feel very grateful to be in a position where I’m no longer on the frontlines in the ER, and I’m praying each day for my colleagues who remain there to treat all who are affected. - I’m doing my #socialdistancing in the beat way I know how... finally tackling my #TBR stack. Over the past year I have acquired books like a pack rat almost as if I was preparing for something like this to happen (let’s be real, I just like filling my bookshelf and then life gets in the way). - So here we go. Here’s my project for the next 2+ weeks. Check back here for reviews on the books you see here and I’ll also be updating my online book blog (after I dust off the cobwebs). You can find the link to that in my bio! - If anyone else is now working from home or stuck at home, let me know! We are all in this together 😅. As always, stay safe out there and STAY HOME. . . . . . . #bookstagram #bookblog #bookreviews #booklover #bookworm #bookclub #quarantine #booknerd #bookstagrammer #bookish #bookstack #bookshelf #fiction #nonfiction #romance #bookcommunity

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