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Bookish Monday ~ Because of Miss Bridgerton

Author: Julia Quinn Pages: 375 Published Date: March 29th, 2016 Genre: Historical Romance, Humor Series: Yes, Book 1 of the Rokesbys series Price: $9.99 I have to start saying that Julia Quinn was the second author I got into reading when I started off. Yes, I am quite aware that a child shouldn't have had anything to do with her novels but I stumbled across them through my friend. I enjoyed her writing style immensely and it was all set in the 1800s usually. The Bridgertons' series was one of my favorite things growing up (especially Colin in the books was just perfect)! Billie Bridgerton is expected to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The families were neighbors for ages and Billie was close with everyone of the kids except for the eldest. Love happens in the oddest ways one can imagine. Billie is certain that she hates George and he loathes her as well, but is that really true?  They literally stumble upon each other and seem to enjoy their company which in itself is an od

Bookish Monday ~ Me Before You

Author: Jojo Moyes Pages: 369 Published Date: December 31st, 2012 Genre: Romantic Drama, Realistic fiction Series: Yes, duology - first book Price: Paperback - $17.99 Hardcover - $36.99 This heartbreaking story revolves around Lou Clark who thought that her life was all sorted out until she lost her job She goes to the Job Center and finds a job for herself. Will Traynor knew that the motorbike incident changed his entire life. He is wheelchair-bound and is a quadriplegic. He does not think he can live his life knowing that he used to be a very active person. The struggles that both Lou and Will has to go through are portrayed in this book.  Ugh. Ugh. There is a freaking log inside my eye! This was just too much. Let's just say, did you cry with The Fault in Our Stars? Trust me babe you need waaay more tissues for this one! I have to be honest I kind of saw what the ending would be like, but did that stop me from bawling my  eyes out? Pfft no. Lou is a chatty woman who is about 26

Bookish Monday ~ Shopaholic to the Rescue

Author: Sophie Kinsella Pages: 368 Published Date: October 27th, 2015 Genre: Chick lit, Contemporary romance Series: Yes, book 8 (yes, you read that right) Price: $33 (Hardcover) *** I am finally back after a hectic month of university, I missed you all very much!*** This is the eighth book of the series and it was a bittersweet experience for me, because I was wondering how much longer Sophie would be dragging this series. I have to say it was a fun time and I enjoyed it better than the seventh book in this series.  This series revolves around a woman who is *obviously* a shopaholic. She has a wonderful husband, (#goals) Luke, who is a very busy business man and a daughter named Minnie. In the previous installment we see that Becky's dad has left with Becky's best friend, Suze's husband, Tarkie on a trip to LA to 'take care of something'.  In this book, we see that Becky and a bunch of people that is - Luke, Minnie, her mom, mom's best friend Janice, Suze, Alic