6 books to make staying home easy! from your queen of Quarantine – ME!

If you’re anything like me you like a good read and with social distancing in full swing I’m sharing a few of my most recent reads! 

Furiously Happy By Jenny Lawson

If you haven’t read any of Jenny’s previous books, please do! “Let’s Pretend The Never happened” is one of my all time faves. She has such a comedic take on truly upsetting events and given the current state of the world she’s the perfect apocalyptic buddy! Her struggle with mental health is hilariously and thoughtfully covered in “Furiously Happy” – and you get the bonus of seeing a delightful taxidermy Raccoon! 

Conversations with Friends By Sally Rooney

My most recent read and It clipped right along. This story follows a young woman and her best friend as they befriend some older wealthy friends – but things get complicated as their lives become more intertwined. A book of interpersonal relations and full of real life complexity. Could be a nice way to feel connected during this time of social distancing! let them go to parties for you!

This is How it Always is By Laurie Frankel

THIS BOOK! I loved it. It’s such beautiful portrait of a family who are figuring out how best to serve their transgender daughter – Poppy. Poppy is a modern day super hero and her journey will both break your heart and heal it! If you are a parent or want to be a parent, please read this book – it’s full of sweet humanity and acceptance. Also I cried through like 85% of this book – Jerry can attest but it was almost therapeutic. Would read it again tomorrow – and might because I got nothing but free time! Oh and their is a delightful fairytale element that really brings the entire story together! SO DANG GOOD. 

The Prettiest One By James Hankins

I love me a murder mystery situation, but it took me a hot second to commit to reading this one. Glad I followed through as it plays out in an interesting way and is full of some fun twists. Without giving away too much – a woman wakes to find she can’t remember what she’s doing in a place that’s unfamiliar – she gets herself home to discover she’s been missing for months and so begins a journey to find answers. Full warning – don’t read this one before bed! lol 

The Peacock Emporium By Jojo Moyes

I love me a Jojo Moyes book! Her female characters are always so charming and her plots are always heartbreaking but hopeful. AND so it this book – Shocking! I really didn’t think I was invested in this one until a major plot point happened and I WAS A MESS. Jerry was concerned. It’s a sweet story about community – just what we need these days. 

Where The Crawdads Sing By Delia Owens

If you do anything – read this book. It’s so beautiful. It also has a little something for everyone, murder mystery, romance, nature and a kick ass female character. IT’S SO GOOD. The nature descriptions will have you feeling like you are wandering around and the story is so touching. CRIED like uncontrollably and then laughed. it’s magic. HIGHLY RECOMMEND – this is one you’ll want to own and revisit. 

I know this list is random – but so are my reading choices. you’re welcome 😉 

In all seriousness I hope you are practicing social distancing and encourage you to cuddle up with a good book – then we can plan on a virtual book club! YASSSSS. Let me know what you’re reading or if you picked something off this list!

XO,

C

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   That was one of the things that frustrated me. I’m also doing some revisiting at the moment, half way through…

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   I said to Jerry on multiple occasions, “I’m not sure I like my book…” while reading Conversations with Friends -…

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   Thanks for the suggestions. Love a bit of random, allows for palate cleansers between heavier books. I hated Conversations with…