tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post779600292945467232..comments2024-03-28T12:18:55.803-04:00Comments on We Live and Breathe Books: #AmReading YAKiersten Kozbialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538943081866009856noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-11159151121690098912021-03-29T08:48:23.724-04:002021-03-29T08:48:23.724-04:00It was a super cute book. I liked the messaging a ...It was a super cute book. I liked the messaging a lotSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-87111291951778476402021-03-29T07:27:28.685-04:002021-03-29T07:27:28.685-04:00The Secret Recipe For Moving On has been on my Ama...The Secret Recipe For Moving On has been on my Amazon wishlist for months now and I'd almost forgotten why and deleted it. I'm glad I didn't! It sounds wonderful. Thank you for reminding me about it with your review!:)Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-44655519279866297702021-03-25T08:17:45.809-04:002021-03-25T08:17:45.809-04:00I have not read Hand's paranormal books, but I...I have not read Hand's paranormal books, but I am a fan of her contemporaries. I read two of the Jane books too, and they were very amusing. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-57511078749458704332021-03-24T21:31:58.031-04:002021-03-24T21:31:58.031-04:00I'm actually embarrassed to say that I've ...I'm actually embarrassed to say that I've never read any of Cynthia Hand's books, even though I'm pretty sure they would be a good fit for me based on her subject matter and themes. I've only read what she has done as part of the Lady Janies and those are all about the humor. I may have to give her latest a try.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-75284357550295754102021-03-24T07:56:20.056-04:002021-03-24T07:56:20.056-04:00I found all the Swoon books I read rather cute, an...I found all the Swoon books I read rather cute, and that's why I go back for more. I am not sure about the way they are marketing Hand's book, but I love her work. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-21608469095200644832021-03-24T07:55:21.039-04:002021-03-24T07:55:21.039-04:00Bischer definitely put together a great group of c...Bischer definitely put together a great group of characters for that group. I had so much fun with them. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-50362576700725810432021-03-24T07:20:28.607-04:002021-03-24T07:20:28.607-04:00I am reading The Secret Recipe for Moving On right...I am reading The Secret Recipe for Moving On right now and it really is a cute read! I am happy to hear that you loved it so much. <br /><br />I have been on the fence about With You All the Way and your review has convinced me to give it a try. That Hawaii setting draws me in every single time. I need some escapist reads right now, for sure! :)The Candid Coverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17230628808960036784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71192326233947977112021-03-23T23:07:52.343-04:002021-03-23T23:07:52.343-04:00I just finished The Secret Recipe for Moving On an...I just finished The Secret Recipe for Moving On and thought it was so adorable too! I loved her life skills "family" SO much! They found their way into my heart, and I didn't even think that was possible with one of them. I'm so glad you enjoyed this book so much too!<br />Jen @ <a href="http://starcrossedbookblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Star-Crossed Book Blog</a>Jen @ Star-Crossed Book Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06649171571533224264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-14307173476780724002021-03-23T11:16:35.420-04:002021-03-23T11:16:35.420-04:00Whoo hoo for home ec! Me too (in like 1986). I als...Whoo hoo for home ec! Me too (in like 1986). I also got someone else to finish my sewing project in exchange for a month of math homework. <br /><br />I was surprised by With You All the Way, because of how it was pitched, but I rather liked the story we got. Hope you enjoy it when you read it. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-74957835189408156902021-03-23T11:11:04.839-04:002021-03-23T11:11:04.839-04:00The setting was amazing. I have never been to HI, ...The setting was amazing. I have never been to HI, but I felt like I saw a bit of it as I read this bookSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-51489842189146279302021-03-23T11:10:36.027-04:002021-03-23T11:10:36.027-04:00I remember you liked it. I was really happy with w...I remember you liked it. I was really happy with where Hand went with that storySamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-38125215215711800792021-03-23T11:10:00.726-04:002021-03-23T11:10:00.726-04:00I think it's great that authors show those hea...I think it's great that authors show those healthy approaches. They are really important for younger readersSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-66500329682573616492021-03-23T11:09:24.040-04:002021-03-23T11:09:24.040-04:00I liked the way the author circled back to certain...I liked the way the author circled back to certain things too. She went in the less expected direction on a few thingsSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-19554120481746579492021-03-23T11:08:27.889-04:002021-03-23T11:08:27.889-04:00Both were "feel-good" books for me.Both were "feel-good" books for me. Samantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-1088980082335528902021-03-22T21:07:03.178-04:002021-03-22T21:07:03.178-04:00I was very interested in seeing what you thought o...I was very interested in seeing what you thought of With You All the Way- and I now definitely think I need it! I actually was a bit on the fence *because* of the Forever comp, but now that you have really broken it down, I am sure I want to read it! I also love the stuff about family- I agree with you, I love reading about non-traditional families (and I love even more that SO MANY books about them will be around when my kids are reading them, you know?) <br /><br />The Secret Recipe for Moving On does indeed sound cute! I did take Home Ec, a million years ago, and I was so BAD at it Sam! Like- I kept injuring myself trying to sew, so the kid next to me had to do it for me, because we couldn't move on until I was done bwahha. Funnily, the table I was at was with all boys too- and they were awesome at all the stuff and I was a mess so I love breaking stereotypes like that 😂Shannon @ It Starts at Midnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043593641190645773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-61552026670868422522021-03-22T17:58:42.719-04:002021-03-22T17:58:42.719-04:00With You All the Way sounds great. Love how it sou...With You All the Way sounds great. Love how it sounds like the Hawaii setting was really brought to life, and the way the blended family was handled too. Sounds great. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-71543984953369816492021-03-22T12:48:06.502-04:002021-03-22T12:48:06.502-04:00YES! Same for With You All the Way! I loved it. YES! Same for With You All the Way! I loved it. Deanna @ A Novel Glimpsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527505715939357796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-88537998346808663992021-03-22T11:18:18.110-04:002021-03-22T11:18:18.110-04:00Both of these have such gorgeous covers. I like th...Both of these have such gorgeous covers. I like the sex positivity in With You All the Way and the how there's actual conversations about sex and consent and the fall-out from those decisions. Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-13720223706176419942021-03-22T07:34:17.513-04:002021-03-22T07:34:17.513-04:00I love that Ellie is able to move on from her brea...I love that Ellie is able to move on from her breakup and try new things. It really does sound like she grows a lot!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6528395365771263864.post-46389124149814951242021-03-22T07:12:57.792-04:002021-03-22T07:12:57.792-04:00These both sound fabulous! I love the With You Al...These both sound fabulous! I love the With You All the Way explores sex in a positive manner. I also love that Ellie gets to really find her own voice in The Secret Recipe for Moving On.Carole's Random Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06737905249530702688noreply@blogger.com