Three Books I Highly Recommend
I spent the month of February in sunny Florida, by a gorgeous pool. Now, before you feel sorry for me- let me tell you that I read and read as I relaxed under the palm trees. Most of the books I enjoyed were books that I was reading for requested reviews or for blog tours, but I did fit in a few books for fun!
Me for You by Lolly Winston
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Rudy lives in Silicon Valley. Since being downsized from his job, he works part-time playing the piano at a fancy department store. He enjoys taking care of his wife Bethany, cooking her nice meals, planning surprises, while she continues to work to get her full pension. Then they are going to relax and travel together.
That was the plan, until the horrible morning that he woke to find that she had passed away suddenly during the night. As the book tells Rudy’s story, we share his grief. He misses being married. And in a way, he is still married to his dead wife.
Rudy remarks on the solace of seeing another person’s shoes by the door. I agree- I am always happy to see my loved one’s shoes all helter-skelter by my back door.
At the urging of his stern, practically perfect, yet loving daughter CeCe, Rudy tries internet dating. But it is the friendship he made at Nordstom’s that begins to guide him to peace. Sasha from Hungary, who works in Fine Watches and loves Rudy’s piano playing has her own sad story. “They were each afraid that their grief would seep into the other’s psyche…”
The moment that Rudy and Sasha call each other “Comrade” is endearing.
Author Lolly Winston writes in a beguiling way, alternating unexpected humor with poignant musing. However, it is the author’s skill that made this a difficult book for me to read. The characters in the book use the term “trigger warning”, and for some readers this book may have grief triggers. I was quite overcome with the character’s sadness. However, this is a book that I recommend. I read it straight through and was glad I did.
I received this ARC digital copy from Netgalley. Thanks also to Touchstone Gallery Books. This is my honest review.
Diary of an Adorable Fat Girl: The First Three Holiday Books by Bernice Bloom
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I wish every holiday included Mary Brown. We get to see the best of Mary in this book set. When Mary goes on safari, we get to see her fun-loving, joy of living side. When she goes on a cruise, we learn about her compassionate side and her ability to care for people. And at Yoga Camp, Mary shows us her hope and vulnerability. Of course, every book showcases Mary’s humor and knack for living on the zany side of the street. Thank you Author Bloom for three more fantastic stories!
Cruise Ship S.O.S.: The Life-Saving Adventures of a Doctor at Sea by Ben MacFarlane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
After reading and reviewing Holiday SOS by Ben MacFarlane, I was eager to reader his second book. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show…
Cruise Ship SOS is just as good a read. Dr. MacFarlane is his amiable, compassionate and skilled self as he encounters a variety of medical problems with the crew and passengers of an Around the World cruise. The book highlights the serious, the humorous and the bittersweet. The exotic locations are fun to read about. Highly recommend.
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