November 9 Book Review

Title: November 9
Author: Colleen Hoover
Genre: Contemporary NA
Format: eBook

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Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move.  Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, anther eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel.  Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separates lives, then continue to meet on the same date every year.  Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist.
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So good.  SO GOOD.  Colleen Hoover, this is so good.  

You don't even want to read the description.  All you need to know is that two people decide to meet on the same day, every year, for 5 years.  

You don't want to know anything more before reading this book.  Dive right in!

My Best Reads of 2017 Part. 1

1.)  A Court of Thorns and Roses (whole trilogy)

The A Court of Thorns and Roses trilogy is a fantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast.  Maas created a beautiful world with amazing characters.  I love everyone and everything so much.  Pleaseeeee read all 3!!!  This is my favorite series of all time.





2.)  Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

The title says it all.  Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus is mentally stimulating and emotionally moving.  Nabeel "provide(s) an intimate window into a loving Muslim home (and he) shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence the Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God."  Be prepared to learn a lot about both Christianity and Islam.  And be prepared to get on an emotional roller coaster with the author as he describes making some of the hardest decisions of his life.









3.)  Nowhere But Up: The Story of Justin Bieber's Mom

Pattie Mallette's story is worth reading whether you consider yourself a Belieber or not.  Don't overlook it just because you aren't a fan of her son's music.  "Pattie shares with the world the story of a girl who felt abandoned and unloved.  Of a teenager who made poor choices.  Of a young woman who attempter suicide and could hardly bear to believe that God would ever care for her.  One who messed up, got pregnant, and got a second chance."






4.)  November 9

Contemporary New Adult.  If you like the genre, go ahead and pick up the book. Don't even read the description.  This is a book best read by going into it knowing absolutely nothing.













5.)  The Notorious Benedict Arnold

The Notorious Benedict Arnold is one of the most engaging biographies I have ever read.  Sheinkin turns the static figure of Benedict Arnold we all learn in elementary school into the complicated historical figure he truly was.  Like most of America's founders, Arnold was passionate, brave, and proud.  This biography show how a man so similar to his honored contemporaries could make a decision that would forever sully his name in America's history books.