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May 8, 2018 By Ricci 20 Comments

What I’m Reading – April 2018

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It’s that time again! Time for my monthly book post, truth be told it’s one of my favorite posts to write. I love to read and I could talk about books all day long! If you are new around here one of my New Year’s Resolutions was to read 100 books this year. In 2017 my goal was to read 50 books and I read 88 so for 2018 I upped my goal!! So far this year I have read 28 books and when you add in this month’s 10 I am up to 38 for the year so far. I am going to CRUSH this reading goal.

For those who wonder how in the world I read so much you should know that I listen to a lot of audiobooks. I listen to them when I’m getting ready for the day, when I’m driving and when I workout. I check them out through my local library, they have an amazing e-library and have tons of Kindle books and e-audiobooks that you can listen to via an app on your phone. You can even check out magazines!! So that’s how I read so much for those that always ask! LOL!!

ONE. All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin. This book comes out June 2018 and I got it as an advanced reader copy in order to review it. I have loved every Emily Giffin book that I have read so far and this one was no exception. It’s about a high society Nashville wife and mother who has to deal with her son’s action and, subsequent, consequences. Does she believe him or does she believe what others are saying? Is her husband teaching her son to buy his way out of trouble? It’s a great book with a great ending and you should check it out when it’s available for purchase!! According to Kristin Hannah…

“A timely and absorbing portrait of the complexities of modern life. This is Emily Griffin at her very best.”

TWO. Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Leviathan. From the creators of Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist this is a great YA book that doesn’t include any supernatural creatures, dystopian future or murder! HA! Instead this book takes you on a treasure hunt around NYC at Christmastime and is just an overall feel good book. If you need a fresh perspective on teens and their love lives then you should def check this book out!

THREE. The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine. I got this book from Reese Witherspoon’s book club and I can see why it is so highly rated, it’s so DAMN GOOD!! It’s a psychological thriller that’s all about money, greed, sickness and plain old jealousy. It’s one of those books you just can’t put down! And now I’m going to check out more of Liv Constantine’s books. According to The Skimm…

“Will keep you up. In a ‘can’t put it down’ way. It’s ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’ with XX chromosomes.”

FOUR. Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe. I must admit that I have actually read this book before but I didn’t remember the ending so it was like reading a new book, HA! Apparently Summer Girls is the first book in Mary Alice Monroe’s Lowcountry series. This book is about complicated family relationships, dolphins and secrets and is based in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. It’s the perfect spring/summer/beach read and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books in the series!! According to Booklist…

“An exquisite, many-layered novel of an unsolved mystery, an obsession, a reconciliation, and a little romance…. Treats readers to lush descriptions of nature.”

FIVE. The Summer Wind by Mary Alice Monroe. The second book in Mary Alice Monroe’s Lowcountry Series this one was a continuation of the first book and it just made me love these characters even more. I won’t get into detail because that would give away the first book but I loved it!!

SIX. The Summer’s End by Mary Alice Monroe. This final book in the series I was soooo sad to see this series end. I get really invested in characters and story lines that I love and I can honestly say that I was legit sad when I finished this book. It ends with a twist and like I said previously I’m not saying what it’s about because that would give away too much from the fist two books. Read them if you love southern chick lit!!

SEVEN.  The Finisher by David Baldacci. When you think of David Baldacci you typically think of political murder mysteries (or at least I do) so when I saw that he has a YA series out I knew I had to read it. The Finisher is about Vega Jane, a girl from the town of Wormwood that is surrounded by woods filled with murderous creatures. Vega Jane has been told since birth that no one can ever leave Wormwood because that would mean certain death, however Vega is all about testing the boundaries to see how far she can get, especially when the town turns against her. It’s definitely a page turner!! According to Booklist…

“What happens when an international best-selling crime novelist tries his hand at a youth fantasy? Well, in this case, success.”

EIGHT. The Keeper by David Baldacci. The second book in the Vega Jane series, I can’t tell you much about it because that will give away the ending of the first book. Trust me, it’s GOOD!!

NINE. Believe Me by JP Delaney. This book comes out June 2018 and I got it as an advanced reader copy in order to review it. If you are into psychological thrillers then you will LOVE this book. It’s about an actress who is hired by a lawyers office to be a decoy and that leads to a different line of work with the FBI. I can usually tell you how a book is going to end but I had no idea with this one!!

TEN. Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty. From the writer that brought us the book (and hit HBO show) Big Little Lies comes another book based in Australia about a complicated family who you will grow to love. I love that Liane Moriarty shows the realness of family and how complicated relationships are!! This book is no exception and deals with the relationship between triplets, between each other and their families. It was a really good book, as are all of her books!

If you want to catch up on my previous month’s book posts here are January, February and March!

What have you been reading lately??

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Hi! I'm Ricci and let me be the first to welcome you to Ricci Alexis, my lifestyle and beauty blog! I am a 36 year old single lady and am currently living in central Arkansas. My current obsessions include my dog Sophie, McDonald's frappes, the smell of DryBar hair products, the Royal Family, anything leopard print and celebrity gossip. Read More…

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  1. robin rue says

    May 8, 2018 at 5:36 am

    It sounds like you found some great books. I will have to add these to my summer beach reading list :)

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  2. candy says

    May 8, 2018 at 6:19 am

    The Mary Alice Monroe books look really interesting to read. Haven’t read anything by this author before. Need to get to the library.

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  3. Amber Myers says

    May 8, 2018 at 7:10 am

    These all sound like awesome books! I cannot wait to read that new Emily Giffin one. I’ve enjoyed all her other books.

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  4. wendy says

    May 8, 2018 at 7:21 am

    All look like great summer reads! I appreciate the reviews to make it easier to choose one for myself. I can’t wait to get to the beach!

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  5. Melissa Chapman says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:47 am

    These are all books I think I would like and it is always nice to make time to read. I would love to read some of the Summer series it is so timely for seasonal reading.

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  6. Jenn says

    May 8, 2018 at 11:35 am

    I have a pile of “summer reading” books. I love to bring a book to the beach, the pool and when we camp.

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  7. chubskulit rose says

    May 8, 2018 at 12:10 pm

    I finished a book last month yay! Your books sounds very intriguing, O would love to read it.

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  8. Tasheena says

    May 8, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    These all look like wonderful reads. I love that your goal is to read 100 books this year. That’s really amazing and very inspiring.

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  9. Sarah Bailey says

    May 8, 2018 at 1:53 pm

    It sounds like you have been reading some great books this April! I’ve been listening to Carve the Mark – as I find it hard to read books now! Slowly getting into the audio book idea.

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  10. Alison Rost says

    May 8, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    Everything sounds awesome! I’ve taken note of the books that I’m interested in! I’m always looking forward to recommendations.

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  11. Brandy says

    May 8, 2018 at 6:12 pm

    I have two books on my nightstand and one is about love languages, the other is about decluttering your mind. I need to be reading them before bed. I Love a good book, I plan to make more time to read!

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  12. Glamamom says

    May 8, 2018 at 6:59 pm

    These all look like great summer, beach reads. I’m going to pick up The Summer Girls for sure! Enjoy them.

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  13. Heather says

    May 8, 2018 at 8:52 pm

    I think I might have to start listening to audiobooks. I could actually kill two birds with one stone by listening to them while I ride my bike and exercise.

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  14. Kelly Reci says

    May 8, 2018 at 9:20 pm

    I heard really great things about Summer Girls. That’s one book I’d love to add to my list (and in fact, I think I will now).

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  15. Joely Smith says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:28 pm

    Believe Me sounds to be up my alley! I had set a goal to do more reading this year and so far so good! I will check that one out! Thank you for the recommendations!

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  16. Carol Cassara says

    May 8, 2018 at 10:40 pm

    Whenever we travel or when I’m on vacation, I make sure to read as much as I can. I’ve never heard of these books but thank you so much for listing them down. I’m interested in some of them!

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  17. Marysa says

    May 9, 2018 at 6:51 am

    I haven’t read any of these, but they all sound great! I need to update my summer reading wishlist so I can get reading by the pool.

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  18. McKenzie Allyshia says

    May 9, 2018 at 9:59 pm

    These posts are always my favorite — I love finding new books to read! I am definitely going to have to check out The Last Mrs. Parrish and Three Wishes! Way to go on your reading goal so far ♥

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  19. Anosa Malanga says

    May 10, 2018 at 9:46 am

    I also make it a point to read books and right now I am re-reading my past books. Glad to be able to reminisce such. I will take note of these books too so I can try to check once I want to read new ones.

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  20. Trina says

    May 10, 2018 at 3:25 pm

    I’m ordering my summer books right now, so I’m excited to hear what you’re reading! Just added these to my cart :)

    Reply

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Ricci is a 39 year old digital content creator from central Arkansas. She is passionate about skincare, travel, reading, and being an advocate for women's health issues. She is dog mom to Sophie, cat mom to Rooster and Poppy and an aunt to 10 amazing kiddos. riccialexis83@gmail.com

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