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2015 April 21
by WWGD

NowReading-WWGwynethDoHere’s a little look at the latest on my bookshelf…

At some points, I loved Meghan Daum’s highly anticipated The Unspeakable. At some points, I merely liked it. She is a great writer and has a casual, conversational tone that I love but as with The Opposite of Loneliness, I felt like some of her stories were fantastic and some were just ok. I’m starting to realize that the issues I have with these memoir-type books is often a reflection of the editor’s work, not the writer’s.

It’s no secret by now that I am a fan of Liane Moriarty’s frothy fiction and The Husband’s Secret was no exception. This woman just knows how to write a page-turner. The stories are easy-to-follow, always intriguing and well written. It’s nothing deep, ladies. But sometimes, that’s just what your tired mind needs.

And then there are days when your mind just needs a good dose of Oprah Winfrey. And she delivers it in What I Know For Sure. This book is a compilation of her back-of-the-book monthly columns in O Magazine and it’s filled with the kind of inspirational, awe-inspiring wisdom only Oprah can deliver. I found myself having more than a few of her signature “aha moments” while I took it in and kept thinking of all the women in my life who would benefit from its thoughtful, beautifully written passages. It’s definitely one to add to your bookshelf (skip the digital copy and get the real hard cover version, it’s worth it) and would make a wonderful gift for anyone in your life who could use a little extra Oprah in their life…and really, who couldn’t use a little extra Oprah in their life?

Next up: The Girl on the Train. Will report back. And, as always, welcome your recommendations and thoughts in the comments below!

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6 Responses
  1. April 21, 2015

    I just read The Husband’s Secret as well – I had never read any of her books, but I will definitely get more. Easy and fun reading as a break from heavier stuff. Love it.

    The Girl on the Train is up next for me too! Taking it on vacation with me in a couple days with high expectations.

    I wrote a similar post today: http://mwazloves.blogspot.com/2015/04/recently-read.html

    • WWGD permalink*
      April 21, 2015

      Nice! Yes, definitely check out Liane’s others. They are all good, fun reads. Happy vacation!

  2. Pamela permalink
    April 21, 2015

    I Loved Girl on the Train. Very “Gone Girl”ish. For frothy, funny reading, read the Rosie Project and The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion.

    • WWGD permalink*
      April 21, 2015

      Thanks, Pamela! Adding to my list!

  3. Brynn permalink
    April 21, 2015

    Ditto what Pamela said! I couldn’t put down Girl on the Train and just finished The Rosie Project, which was also great. I also recently read I’ll Give You the Sun which I loved. Funny, I also read Oprah’s book and I liked it for what it was…but didn’t love it.

  4. April 22, 2015

    I really enjoyed the Unspeakable. And I couldn’t put down the Girl on the Train, I must admit! xox

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