Barbara Brown Taylor is one of my favorite authors, but this slim, early book of hers didn't offer the

This was funny, sweet, steamy, and poignant--a fantastic summer light-fiction read that I loved. while navigating the sparkly idea--and messy reality--of romance, with the inspiration of her mom's favorite That book introduced the fantastic best-friend character of Felicity "Fizzy" Chen. She decides that she's in--for a fantastic wardrobe, incredibly awkward moments, scripted romance, and

Bovalino's non-swooning romantasy novel (featuring a female knight, one of my current-favorite elements

Black Woods, Blue Sky is a cold-setting story--one of my favorites--in which the unforgiving weather,

the power of menopausal women and the poignant strength of friendship; supplies satisfying revenge fantasies heroines unite against the book's sometimes caricature-like, purely evil bad guys by using their new-found fantastical The revenge-fantasy element is particularly satisfying.

With her savvy smarts and big heart, she was one of my favorite characters.

Professor Lyall is one of my favorite characters, as is Lord Akeldama, a fantastic, over-the-top, preternaturally #historicalfiction, #fantasyscifi, #LGBTQ, #series, #fourstarbookreview

of lighter fiction or rom-com books I've loved, check out these Greedy Reading Lists: Six More of my Favorite Six Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading Six More Great Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading Six of My Favorite

Brown's debut fantasy novel offers a swirl of magical books, a makeshift team of world-savers, plenty In Gareth Brown's debut fantasy novel The Book of Doors, main protagonist Cassie Andrews works in a New like the sound of this book, you may want to check out other Bossy reviews of time-travel books or fantasy

of an Alibi by Ashley Elston I loved Ashley Elston's mystery First Lie Wins (it was on my December favorites

Which witchy books are your favorites? 01 The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. multimillion-copy bestselling book (or the Tony award-winning Broadway musical based upon it, or the fantastic interesting possibilities. 04 Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin The first book in Mahurin's young adult fantasy

I loved having more time with my favorite character, the plain-speaking, tough, brutal but fair Grima The dark humor was fantastic.

The strongest bonds between characters aren't those within the nuclear family, and this was one of my favorite

Do you have any favorite reads set in Australia? the adults in Eli's life (and the terrible consequences he suffers because of them), he emerges as a fantastic

established characters of Maeve, Nate, Phoebe, Bronwyn, and Knox from book one--along with other old favorites

ICYMI: This five-star read--part memoir/part essay--is one of my favorite books of Ann Patchett's, and My book club wasn't unanimous on a five-star rating, but this is one of my favorite Patchett books.

Macintyre also wrote the fantastic Spy and the Traitor , which was one of my Six Favorite Nonfiction

The cover of this novel is gorgeous; the seaside setting is a favorite of mine, the ocean voyage is a

The sequel to Long's young adult fantasy/science fiction debut Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves takes

Do you have any favorite short story collections I should read? McCracken is a fantastic writer who highlights odd, strangely beautiful elements in small moments.

Center doesn't rely on a miscommunication trope (my very least favorite), and I could see where both

You might also like Six Great Stories about Robots, Humans, and Alien Life and AI, Six More Fantastic

What are some of your favorite long novels?   This was one of my favorite books of the year when I read it. 02 The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell This

Not in Love is irresistible, the pacing is great, and the banter is excellent--funny dialogue is a favorite

I love the second installment's return to my favorite aging assassins and their quick-thinking, spry,

often-unforgiving conditions, the authors' worldbuilding--and the books listed here are a few of my absolute favorites these Greedy Reading Lists: Six Great Stories about Robots, Humans, and Alien Life and AI Six More Fantastic NASA contact, Molly, who sends her audio messages (and occasionally forwards along episodes of Romy's favorite

Yourself In Six Foodie Memoirs to Whet Your Appetite Six Powerful Memoirs about Facing Mortality Six of My Favorite

Davies includes fantastic details of amateur Western exploration that I adored. 04 One for the Blackbird Carson is also the author of the Fire and Thorns series, which is made up of four young adult fantasy

their father's death, Intermezzo ; and I'm listening to the first in Rachel Aaron's Tear Down Heaven fantasy Beautiful World, Where Are You . 03 Hell for Hire (Tear Down Heaven #1) by Rachel Aaron I love a playful fantasy

What are some of your favorite spooky or gothic reads? by Allison Saft I adored the romantic setup and seemingly ill-fated attraction in Saft's young adult fantasy-mystery But the great young adult fantasy elements are all in place here: magic, healing, a defiant main protagonist

Have you received any favorite cookbook gifts in years past? I'd love to hear! recipes for "wholesome decadence," including recipes for a crowd and those sure to become everyday family favorites Some are favorites from her site, and others are new meals with the Smitten Kitchen stamp of approval

Murderland ; I'm also listening to the first in Antonia Hodgson's smart, charming, intricately plotted fantasy There is a romantic element, but this is, happily for me, a richly built fantasy and not a romantasy.

Brooks's newest book, Horse, and I realized that I haven't posted a Bossy review of another Brooks favorite

also check my past Bossy gift idea lists (linked below) for quirky books, perennial classics, modern favorites They have a fantastic selection of titles, staff members offer spot-on recommendations (and sparkling

Jessica Knoll is also the author of Luckiest Girl Alive , The Favorite Sister , and American Girl .

Blue Sky , literary fiction about a single mother and mysterious man in the Alaskan wilderness by a favorite

The everyday-person/famous-person love is a favorite trope of mine, and Norman adds emotional complexities

art-focused historical fiction mystery in two timelines; I'm reading The Tainted Cup , a fascinating fantasy-science-fiction fiction-feeling story, a Sherlock Holmes and Watson-type investigatory relationship, and fascinating otherworldly fantasy

Thankful for Five-Star Bossy Favorites I'm always thankful for books and reading, so I wanted to reshare Do you have all-time favorite reads that you steadily recommend to others?

Henry's Beach Read  was one of my favorite books the year I read it, and it made it onto the Greedy Reading

from one of my favorite authors, Maggie Shipstead; The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story, Nikole Hannah-Jones From the author of Astonish Me, Seating Arrangements, and Great Circle, one of my favorite reads last

The Survivors, which is set on the Tasmanian coast, is one of my favorite Harper novels.

I took issue with Gram's unapologetic and outrageous favoritism toward Lexie, which could have possibly Lexie was the excellent swimmer and student and musician and had lots of friends and was their parents’ favorite , Grandma’s favorite, and family friend Ryan’s favorite (all despite her mental illness/schizophrenia

This is a fantastic blend of realistic complications, mistakes, adjustments, and spunk. This is a fantastic blend of realistic complications, mistakes, adjustments, and spunk. This book made my Greedy Reading List of My Six Favorite Summer 2020 Reads.

Maggie Shipstead is also the author of Astonish Me, Seating Arrangements, and Great Circle, one of my favorite

That book introduced the fantastic best-friend character of Felicity "Fizzy" Chen. It can be, and there’s nothing wrong with that, but in the end, romance isn’t about the fantasy of being

extended family--including a stolid patriarch and matriarch, a free-spirited daughter, a spunky and fantastic This book is listed in my Greedy Reading List My Six Favorite Summer 2020 Reads.

Macintyre also wrote the fantastic Spy and the Traitor, which was one of my Six Favorite Nonfiction Books

listed in my Greedy Reading List Six More Time-Travel Stories to Explore , but included as one of my favorite

SecUnit is a fantastic main character; it's grumpily and charmingly obsessed with keeping its people It gleans tips about holding conversations and functioning around others by watching its favorite show