The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

 

Title: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck  Author: Mark Manson  Pages: 5 Hours and 17 minutes (Audible) Genre: Self-Help

 

    Mark gives life advice that I would say no one asked for, but as it is a very popular book I think we asked for it without knowing we wanted it. It's funny and thought provoking all at the same. Sometimes we need someone to be brutally honest with how we are fucking up and advice on how to do so. It can be as simple as doing something, but it is important to remember that even when you are doing nothing you are in fact doing something. 

    This book made me start really thinking about my life and how I want or really need to change some of the things in my life. When things are broken down into simple steps it is easier for our brain to not feel so overwhelmed and to get our shit done. I'm so grateful that I decided to listen to this one. It was definitely needed in my life. I hope Mark transforms your life and thoughts as he did me. 

The Billionaire Shifter's Curvy Match

 

Title: The Billionaire Shifter's Curvy Match  Author:  Diana Seere  Pages: 248  Genre: Fantasy/ Erotica

 

     Lilah is going from temp job to temp job to try and make ends meet while living with her sister in a crappy apartment. She finally lands a job that will take care of her, her sister and her Mom all she has to do is serve drinks at an exclusive club. One of the rules of this job is not to get involved with the members. Easier said then done when Gavin Stanton is always there and wanting to always be hot and heavy with her. Will she pick the man or the job?

    I enjoyed this book and wish there was more. Yes it is a series but the rest of the series is the Stanton siblings and their stories. I really wanted to continue to read and enjoy Gavin and Lilah's story. I think most reader's of this book feel the same way. 

Sinful Temptations

 

 Title: Sinful Temptaion  Author: Kathleen Hayat  Pages: 368 Genre: Fantasy Erotica

 

Emma is alone in the world at just 17. The bullies make her life hard at school. When the new math teacher takes over he's scary but everyone respects him. Emma is no longer invisible. The teacher wants her in all the kinkiest ways. Whatever will she do?

 I really enjoyed this book. The taboo subject of a teacher with his student made it a fun read. The people and creatures that were after her made me feel like it was me being chased and scared. I had a really hard time putting down this book and going back to reality of things to do as a Mom and wife. I wish there was more to this story then just this stand alone.  

The Princess Bride

 

Title: The Princess Bride  Author: William Goldman  Pages: 2 Hours 32 minutes  Genre: Fiction

        Buttercup is a girl that lives on a farm and loves bossing around a farm boy named Westley. Shortly after she realizes that she does love him, he went to go get riches. She gets news that he dies and it destroys her. After a few years the prince of the land finds her and convinces her that they need to marry and that it doesn't have to be about love. On a ride that she takes everyday she gets kidnapped and overhears that the kidnappers plan on killing her in order to start a war. A man in black comes to her rescue. After a few turns of events she finds out that this scary man in black is her beloved Westley. Buttercup and Westley try to escape and get caught by the prince, after being killed by the prince its just a simple thing of Westley coming back to life and rescuing Buttercup from the prince to live happy ever after. 

    I have always loved the movie so why it took me so long to listen/read this book is beyond me. They made this version of the book remind me a lot of the movie. I will read the whole book down the line of course.  The whole time I was listening to this book I could see the movie in my head. The dedication Westley has for Buttercup has always brought me joy, and been a dream to have in my own life. 

 

Fear the Wolf

 

Title: Fear the Wolf  Author: James Patterson & Mike Lupica  Pages: 1 hour and 14 minutes  Genre: Thriller

    Joe Wolf is a very successful man and wasn't a great Dad to his kids. Someone comes up to him with an offer to sell all his businesses and when he declines everything starts going down hill for him. His kids and ex wife barely talk to him when he starts worrying about his life. He only has a guy he fired from his football team years before in his corner. He starts getting followed and starts getting upset about it all. 

    This book was an interesting listen. It was very visual which I enjoyed. Patterson and Lupica wrote a good book. It's not my typical being around so much football but having Patterson known for his amazing writing skills I figured I would give it a shot. It probably isn't one I will go out of my way to own but it is a good story nonetheless. 

The Notebook

 

Title: The Notebook  Author: Nicholas Sparks  Pages: 214 (Audible)   Genre: Fiction Romance

    Noah met Allie one summer in his small town and they fell madly in love. When the summer ended she went years thinking he forgot about her and he did the same after writing letters and getting no response. After years of not speaking, Allie sees an article in the paper about him 3 weeks until she is married to another man. Allie then goes on her own mission to go see Noah and see how life is for him where they remember that summer and rekindle that love from that summer many years ago. You learn all this as they are now old people in assisted living care and Noah reads a notebook of their love story everyday to fight her memory loss. It really is a book that teaches you love does conquer all. 

    Nicholas Sparks is fabulous on his writing and keeping you rooting for the love to conquer whatever gets in the way. It is a wonderful book that teaches you that you can fight for what you love and despite everything in your way you can win. Nicholas reminds us that love is a very strong force that can make us or break us. 

The Witcher: The Last Wish

 

Title: The Witcher: The Last Wish  Author: Andrzej Sapkowski  Pages: 400 (Audible) Genre: Fantasy

        Geralt is a Witcher. A special training in order to take on the monsters of the world that plague the land. Geralt is the best of them. This is the beginning of his journey. He helps with a "child surprise", he helps a small town plagued with a goat-man. Near the end you find out how he met Yennifer who helps his best friend stay alive. 

    I really enjoyed this book. In my opinion the person that reads the book makes Geralt sound like Rumpelstiltskin from the show Once Upon A Time. It had me on the edge of my seat even if at some points I would get distracted and get confused. It can bounce from past to present without much of a warning. It is a beautifully written story and can't wait to continue the series. I did watch the show before reading the books so it was nice to have that to help with the images in my mind of what was going on. The voices for each character was awesome! It's very descriptive and can  help you really see this world. One of the thoughts I had at one point of the story was how much different the world would be now if we separated from different races. We tried before here in America and it didn't work, but makes you think about those type of things. Or at least it did me.