Thank you for joining me here!   I hope you enjoy this series and I’d love to hear from you about what you are reading these days.

Book #1:

Lady Justice by Dahlia Lithwick (Length: 368 pages) I listened to this one on audio and WOW! This is such an inspiring read/listen on so many levels for me . . . as an attorney, as a mother, as a progressive Democrat. This account of the history of female lawyers/trailblazers is thoughtfully written and it’s never dull. I found this to be ultimately hopeful and VERY motivating, and I’ve already recommended this to every female attorney I work with and know. I will say that the audio is phenomenal, and I think it’s meant to be listened to. (Apparently the author also has a popular podcast so that makes sense).

Book #2:

The First Husband by Laura Dave (Length: 260 pages). You win some, you lose some. I thought this was a mystery for some reason when I picked it up on a Kindle deal, so I was very confused by the plot. I enjoyed the author’s The Last Thing He Told Me and was in the mood to read something similar. This is, in fact, women’s fiction and is a very slow building novel about Annie, a travel writer, who is trying to find herself after her long-time boyfriend breaks up with her. I found myself quickly annoyed with Annie and her actions didn’t really make sense for the situations she found herself in. There were also a few grammatical errors throughout the e-book which also distracted me from the plot. I did ultimately finish the novel because I was curious about the ending, so there’s that, but overall this is a very forgettable book. 2.5 out of 5 stars from me.

Book #3:

Sweet Filthy Boy  by Christina Lauren (Length: 413 pages). I really enjoy this author duo’s books and saw this backlist title (the first of a series of 4 books) available at my library via the Libby app (the best!) so I took a chance. The premise is great: a recent college graduate visits Vegas with two of her best friends and meets a very handsome Frenchman with whom she has instant chemistry, and long story short, ends up in Paris for the summer. The character development is decent, the dialogue is witty and smart, I LOVED the Parisian setting, and I really enjoyed the friendships portrayed in the book. However, I’m decidedly NOT the audience for this book. This is like 50% open door bedroom scenes (and not enough plot advancement), plus the main characters are way too young for me at this point of my life. I will say another recent college graduate who wants to escape abroad with a handsome partner will likely adore this book/series.