The Summary

Prior to being abruptly taken away, Zoe Tisdale's dream profession as a wedding coordinator was within reach. Uncertain about what to do next, Zoe concentrates on aiding her elderly landlady Celia in saving the Inn at Willa Bay, the seaside community they both call home.

The Summary

Marjorie Merriweather Post is now starting another typical evening. She has hosted every president that has been in office. Marjorie was inspired by a few simple commandments while growing up in the humble farmlands of Battle Creek, Michigan: always use your judgment, never take anything you achieve for granted, and put in the necessary effort even whether you are considered American royalty or are decked out in imperial jewels. Marjorie had a relentless desire to live, love, and give more than she received. Marjorie Merriweather Post led an extraordinary life that few could have imagined, including crawling through warehouses in Moscow to save the Tsar's treasures, eluding the Nazis in London, serving the Great Depression's homeless, and entertaining the Roosevelts, Kennedys, and Hollywood's biggest stars.

Marjorie's adventure began when she was a small child, gluing cereal boxes in her father's barn. Nobody could have imagined that Marjorie, the General Foods company's heiress and leading lady, would help C. W. Post's Cereal Company expand into the General Foods empire and transform American culture. Marjorie dared to demand more, making history in the process, rather than being willing to remain in her traditional positions as a high-society wife, mother, and hostess. She accumulated millions of dollars before turning thirty, making her the richest woman in the country. However, her incredible legacy was created by her life energy, activism, enthusiasm, and adventurous spirit.

Yet Marjorie's tale was equally characterized by difficulty and upheaval while being full of beauty and grandeur and taking place in the opulent palaces she created like Mar-a-Lago. As a four-time wife, Marjorie looked for her happily-ever-after with the wealthy party boy who was unable to escape his demons, the affable financier whose allure turned into treachery, the duplicitous foreign diplomat, and the bon vivant whose shocking secrets would upend Marjorie and society as a whole. Everything Marjorie accomplished was on a large scale, especially her romantic endeavors.

My Review

It was great to read Pataki's Marjorie Post. I had no idea to whom Marjorie Post was addressing herself. Other than the fact that she had obviously made a name for herself, I had no idea who she was. Every facet of Marjorie's life including her early years, travels, homes, marriages, and offspring was expertly described by the author. But I did pick up a few items that made me feel underwhelmed or disappointed.

I was amazed by both her abilities and her modesty, and she had an interesting life. She grew up in an era when women had no rights. She nevertheless managed to accomplish her goals and speak up. a genuinely inspiring entrepreneur, philanthropist, gracious hostess, and friend who overcame all odds.

Sadly, I won't fancy this book. For the most part, this novel reads more like a biography than a piece of fiction. Despite the fact that it is written in the first person, Marjorie as a person isn't given much of a chance to shine, and every key event is glossed over at such a high level that there aren't really enough details to make anything concrete.

I had expected that the book would focus more on all aspects of her life rather than just her riches, her various homes, and her unhappy marriages. The summary painted her as an interesting person, and those who knew just enough about her to be eager about knowing more recognized potential in the concept. It's a little depressing.

Again, I don't know enough about Marjorie Post to pass an opinion on her. If she truly is a gorgeous person, as this book falsely portrays her to be, I would be much more dissatisfied in this book.

There's no denying Marjorie Post is a fascinating person, and if you're mostly interested in learning about her rich lifestyle and her place in high society during a fascinating moment in American history, you'll probably enjoy this book more than I did.

You might want to look into some of the other biographies that have been done on her if you want to find out more about her legacy as a businessman and philanthropist.

Overall, it doesn't seem all that bad to me. It all depends on your preferences and what you expect from this genre.

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The Summary

Eudora Honeysett is finished with everything in this chaotic, stupid world. She has lived a full life and has seen the agony and indignities of old age. She is not going to take chances at the age of 85. She will go out on her terms. It only takes one phone call to a Swiss clinic to get a plan in motion.

The Summary

Bee Königswasser abides by a straightforward rule: What would Marie Curie do? She compares herself as an avenging, purple-haired Jedi who restores harmony to the mansplained cosmos. After years of surviving on the scraps of academia, Marie would agree without hesitation if NASA offered her the opportunity to manage a neuroengineering project. It would be a literal realization of her dreams. Duh. However, Levi Ward and the father of modern physics never had to share the lead.

Levi is certainly handsome in the tall, dark, and piercing-eyes sense. And indeed, when she unwittingly became the damsel in distress on her first day in the lab, he caught her in his tightly corded arms like a hero from a romantic story. Levi, meanwhile, was very clear about how he felt about Bee when they were both in graduate school; archenemies are best used in their own far-off universes.

Currently, Bee's tools are gone, the staff isn't paying attention to her, and her career is in a bit of a dilemma. Bee might swear she can see Levi melting into an ally, supporting her acts, seconding her ideas, and devouring her with those eyes. Perhaps it's just her occipital cortex playing tricks on her. All of her neurons are firing due to the possibilities. But there is only one question that matters when it's time to act and put her heart on the line: What will Bee Königswasser do?

My Review

First of all, I've always enjoyed The Love Hypothesis, and I've finally had to decide to read it now that our book club has selected it as one of the choices. This book has been on my want list for a while, so here it is.

Many people have complained about Ali Hazelwood's inability to write outside of a certain genre of novel, and I can understand why. Although we once again share the same trait and the fundamentals of the connection are very similar, there are still enough differences to emphasize the appeal of each attractive quality.

From the tough attitudes of the major protagonists to their in-depth understanding of engineering and neurology. I adored both Bee's character and her relationship with Levi. I enjoyed how many of the couple's misunderstandings were cleared up in the book much sooner than they usually are. Because you typically spend a lot of time trying to get characters to really talk to one another, it can be annoying. I didn't really encounter that here. It seems to be just enough to raise the stakes without getting too intense.

I'm utterly captivated by Ali Hazelwood's writing, which combines humor and sarcasm. The supporting cast and the storyline were also really excellent. Really to my taste, the pace was always fair and direct. I should also mention how impressed I was with the science throughout. I also feel like I'm receiving literature, lol.

Overall, it was humorous and delightful to read the book! If you're the kind of reader who dislikes books that share a lot of traits with earlier ones, I'm not sure, but I believe it's best not to pick up the book.

However, as I personally don't mind it at the time, go ahead if you are good with it:)

My ratings score:

★★★★★ Fantastic! Made me go through a lot of emotions & the entire book is incredibly beautifully done! 

★★★★ Memorable! Despite its shortcomings, this book was incredible and taught us a lot. 

★★★ Good work! Nothing particularly remarkable, but still nice.

★★ Meh... Mediocre with great room for improvement.

★ Extremely Poor.

The Summary

A riotous trip through the tropics: Mayor Holly confronts the older retirees in the neighborhood when stagnation endangers the future of her beloved island. Can Holly find a way to save her piece of paradise with the secrets swirling around, the potential for family strife, and her ex-boyfriend still sticking around?