the books I read in May and a few things I've been watching or want to watch

 

Happy Wednesday, friends! Since I only read three books in the month of May (hello May and working full time in a school), I thought I would also share some things I've been watching along with some I want to watch. Let's start with the books I read. (Click on each picture of the book to be redirected to Amazon.)

First up is this adorable book with a terrible cover and name.

This was cute! I have a friend who I worked with that I share an opinion on about books like this one, and that is that I love stories about regular people meeting famous people and falling in love. Maybe because it's so preposterous? I don't know, but this is one such story. Amelia finds herself with a broken  down car on the property of a handsome stranger, and takes him up on his offer to use his guest room until the next morning. It doesn't seem too dangerous, right? Especially since she spoke to his grandmother on the phone and she validated his gentlemanly reputation. One night turns into more nights as she waits on parts to be delivered for her car repair, but before she blink, she is falling in love with the small town and kind people in Rome, Kentucky. Can she really go back to her life as a famous country singer after living in this town for two weeks? 

I'm glad this was good, because I really did not love the next one.

I mean, it wasn't terrible, but I think because of a blogger's review, I had expectations that were too high. Anyway, this is a book about Sophie, a professional, secret bridesmaid. She is hired by families to play the doting (knowledgeable) bridesmaid to brides who need advice and counsel. She loves her job and is always successful, until she meets the newest, most complicated and mean client she's ever worked for. Throw in some royalty and the adorable brother of the bride, and there you have it. 

I was so ready for this book to end! It wasn't even that it was a predictable book, because I don't mind those, I think it was just the way that it was written? Or the length of it? It just seemed to drone on and on. 

Lastly, I read this by a favorite author.

I always love Fiona Ferris books! This is similar to the last one I read by her, which is basically 100 ways to be a more confident version of yourself. I love these little inspiring books and always come away from them with ideas on how I can live a confident and pleasing life. I guess another reason why I love these books is because she is so great at inspiring you to slow down and to breathe in all the small joys that are all around us, every day of our lives. She really encourages you to be mindful in the mundane, which speaks volumes to me. I also think she and I have the same personality type, so I just love these little books. 

And now, onto what I've been watching!

Have you watched this? I started this show when it first came out, and then never watched it once Season 2 hit Netflix. I started watching Season 2 recently, and I finished it on Sunday afternoon. I read the two books that this show was created around back when they first came out, about fifteen years ago. I loved the old Kristin Hannah books! Somewhere along the way, her writing changed, and her books are very different now. I was committed to finishing this show, but know that the language and content are terrible. I can't really recommend it, based on that, but it did have a nice ending. I really wish they could leave out all the language and junk. The books weren't like that, so if you're interested in the show, I'd just read the books if I were you. 

I really want to watch One True Loves on Prime TV! I'll probably rent it next weekend. Once again, here's the book that I loved by Taylor Jenkins Reid.

I want to rewatch Season 1 of Sweet Magnolias and catch up on Season 2. 

Once again, did you know this show and Virgin River are both based on series of books by authors? Sherryl Woods wrote the books this particular show is based on, and she wrote the books that the show Chesapeake Shores (the Hallmark show) was based on. Robyn Carr wrote the books that Virgin River was based on. I would say the books are almost always better than the shows! Have you watched The Summer I Turned Pretty on Prime TV? I watched it last year and loved it, and that show forced me to read the whole series by Jenny Han. 

Tell me what you've been reading and watching, I would love to know! I have more time on my hands now, and I do love to get hooked on a series. Thanks for reading my blog, friends. Love to all!