Minda’s drunk review of The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper! This book came out 2/4—thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury YA for an advanced copy. What I drank prior: Two glasses of vermouth for my birthday dinner with husband! First time leaving baby at home and utilizing the pump & dump method. Goodreads Summary: … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow on Social Media
It's Minda! Here with the top ten characters I’d follow on social media for Top Ten Tuesday. With no further ado: Tyrion Lannister from A Song of Ice and Fire. I mean, this would be great, right? Iron Man for similar reasons to the above. Quips for days! Jude and Cardan from The Folk of … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow on Social Media
DRUNK REVIEW: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Minda’s review of Illuminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman. Drunk girl was harsh. Editor's Note: A lot of us have reviewed these. Here and the last one here What I drank prior: Bowling end-of-year after game - I’ve had an indefinite amount of vodkas sodas and a bunch of fireball... Spoiler-free Overview: Evil tech company … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Review for Two: The Better Liar by Tanen Jones
Melinda’s review of The Better Liar by Tanen Jones—this book came out on Jan 14 and we received an early copy from Netgalley. Most importantly, THIS IS MY LAST REVIEW FOR TWO! We were thrilled to welcome baby R into the world on 1/21/20. Trigger warnings: postpartum depression, suicide What I drank prior: An iced … Continue reading Review for Two: The Better Liar by Tanen Jones
Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My TBR I Predict Will Be 5-Star Reads
It's Minda! As far as 2020 goes with my goals and a new baby, I really want to be prioritizing books I think I’ll enjoy as opposed to just any old thing. Here are the 10 books on my TBR I predict will get 5/5 shots (and have killer pairings!): 1. The Gravity of Us … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My TBR I Predict Will Be 5-Star Reads
Review for Two: Such a Perfect Wife by Kate White
Minda's pregnant review of Such a Perfect Wife by Kate White. What I drank prior: It’s like 60 degrees in DC in late December, so took a hike and drank lots of water! Goodreads Summary: Must be blonde, beautiful, and a good Catholic girl… On a sunny morning in late September, Shannon Blaine, a blonde, … Continue reading Review for Two: Such a Perfect Wife by Kate White
Review for Two: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Minda’s preg review of City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert! It’s about time I got around to this. What I drank prior: Went over to Sam’s for Christmas Eve and had some yummy non-alc warm cider and a splurge glass of red wine. Goodreads Overview: From the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and The … Continue reading Review for Two: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Review for Two: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang (The Poppy War #2)
Minda’s preg review of The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang—this is #2 in the saga so I recommend you hold off reading if you haven’t read The Poppy War yet. And I know we already have Sam’s review, but I. Have. Feelings. What I drank prior: It’s Christmas morning! I wish I had a mimosa (or … Continue reading Review for Two: The Dragon Republic by R.F. Kuang (The Poppy War #2)
Minda’s 2019 in Review & 2020 Goals
Happy New Year! I, for one, had a fantastic year—I joined WRFB as a regular blogger, I got that promotion I had been aiming for, & we’ll be welcoming baby R to the family this Jan (cue the fireworks!). So, yeah, big year and things will keep on changing. One thing I loved about this … Continue reading Minda’s 2019 in Review & 2020 Goals
Review for Two: The Power by Naomi Alderman
Minda’s preg review of The Power by Naomi Alderman What I drank prior: I miss wine. Only two more months (ish)! Goodreads Summary: In The Power the world is a recognisable place: there's a rich Nigerian kid who lounges around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; … Continue reading Review for Two: The Power by Naomi Alderman
