Yesterday the sun was shining, the temperature was in the 70’s,
the breeze was nonexistent and the Book Club was able to get creative so we
could meet in person and be kid free. As everyone is aware, most of us are on “Stay
Home Save Lives” status during this COVID19 period of time. With some ingenuity,
one of our lovely ladies found a safe space for us to meet outdoors, away from
people, sit socially distanced and be able to connect in person. It’s a rare
thing these days and sooooooo necessary for our mental health. With a cozy camp
chair and yummy drink in hand we discussed all topics of our lives, listened to
music, and talked books.
The book we just finished was Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us. Everyone in the Book
Club seemed to have not only read the book but also devoured the words within
days. I was so happy! (It was my pick…) A few of the ladies have gone on to
read more of Hoover’s other novels. (*happy dance* I have a list of recommends
if anyone wants!) There were a few gals in book club that read different genres
than your everyday romance or romantic thrillers. One in particular, I was
eagerly waiting to hear how she liked it (because it’s so different than her
usual taste in characters and story), grudgingly she admitted she was sucked
into the story and was happy for the new author.
Hoover’s books, and It
Ends with Us is no exception, are something unique, deep, marvelously described,
plots with the best and unexpected twists and turns, wild reading ride that
takes you to the end reveal of what is really happening in her novels, that
sucks you in. She always has romance but braids it with bigger, sometimes
heavier, wholly different and creative topics the characters have or are facing,
like grief, D.V., characters rebuilding themselves, etc., to reach a climax
that has the reader opening their eyes going, “wow! I was not expecting that
but okay, here we go, NOW WHAT!” Hoover’s stories have it all and she presents
it with a view that is encouraging and honest. Hoover is also incredibly talented at creating
characters that suck you into their lives and you want to know them and find
out their story. You become invested. I highly recommend Colleen Hoover to
anyone!
April’s book club pick is going to be Tami Hoag’s Cry Wolf. It
was written in the 1990’s so it will be fun to remember what cassette tapes
were, when smoking was allowed indoors, no one had cell phones to use if you
needed help or a quick photo… Happy Reading dear readers!
