Remarkably Bright Creatures // Five Star Read!

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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What was your last five star read? 

⁣You know those books that slowly make their way onto the reading scene and then they are absolutely everywhere?! ⁣

Remarkably Bright Creatures was recently this book…And when @Readwithjenna picked it as their May book club pick, the reading FOMO really hit me hard, and I knew I had to pick it up ASAP! ⁣

⁣At first I wasn’t sure I would enjoy a book that had a giant Pacific octopus as one of the narrators, but I shouldn’t haven’t worried because Marcellus ended up being the star of the show! This is a feel good book that also is deeply rooted in the realities (and challenges) of life….which is my kind of read. 

⁣Its literary fiction that felt super readable and the characters are genuine and also completely unforgettable. This really was a remarkable book, and one I will hold in my reading memories forever. 

In addition, it was absolutely amazing via audiobook, and I highly recommend it, as the narrators truly brought this story to life. ⁣

⁣Have you read this one yet and/or is it on your TBR list?! I am discussing this book today over on @genthebookworm and I would love to have you share your thoughts!

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New Book Releases! // May 3rd, 2022!

{Thank you to the tagged publisher for my gifted review copies}

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⁣May is off to a great start, at least in the book world! 📚📚📚⁣

This morning, I am sharing this week’s new book releases releases that are on my reading radar! 📝

✨Already Read & Loved:⁣

Our Little World by Karen Winn

Book Lovers by Emily Henry

✨Really (surprisingly!) Enjoyed:⁣

When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill

✨Reading Now:⁣

The Change by Kirsten Miller (my #BookOfTheMonth add-on!)⁣

Seen and Unseen by Marc Lamont Hill and Todd Brewster

✨Coming Up Next:⁣

Breathless by Amy McCulloch (#BOTM choice!)⁣

What We Do in The Dark by Michelle Hart

🔆 Are you excited to read any of these new book release titles? Did we pick any of the same @bookofthemonth May selections?? I would love to hear! 💭

I am discussing this week’s new books over on my @genthebookworm account and I would love to chat with you there! 

Disclosure: Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. This means if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission that helps support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you!

Our Little World by Karen Winn // New Book Release!

{@duttonbooks #partner. Thank you for my free copies to read & review}

Our Little World

Our Little World by Karen Winn

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I picked up Our Little World on a whim earlier this year. I hadn’t heard much about it yet, which also meant I was going into it with not a lot of expectations either way! And this book, it ended up blowing me away!! 

This spring 2022 release atmospheric and totally compelling. It’s a coming of age story set in a cul-de-sac in the 1980s. It’s a small town mystery but it’s also a character driven novel focused on relationships, especially sisterhood, after a young girl named Sally goes missing. The story is told through the adolescent eyes of Bee, and the angst, worries and emotional ups and downs are totally spot on. Our Little World Karen WinnOur Little World is not exactly a past paced page turner, but it’s no less intriguing because of it. It totally has #NowAndThen movie vibes and was just exactly the kind of book I didn’t know I needed!! I loved this book and highly recommend it!

I highly recommend adding this one to your spring reading list, and then coming back to tell me your thoughts when you read it!! 📝

Our Little World hit bookstore shelves today (5.3.22!) and you can grab your copy using my Amazon affiliate link HERE. 

✨QOTD: Do you like reading hyped books or do you prefer to go into a new read with less expectations overall? I discussed this book over on my Bookstagram feed @genthebookworm and I would love to hear your thoughts!

Disclosure: Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. This means if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission that helps support this blog at no cost to you. Thank you!