#BookSuggestion

[romcombc]

Book Review for Dear Dotty

For lovers of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk, and Beth O’Leary, prepare to welcome Jaclyn Raggio Westlake to your list of favorites. Her novel, “Dear Dotty,” written in the spirit of “coming-of-age” or “chick-lit,” offers a refreshing take on life’s possibilities—whether we play by the rules or craft our own.

They say when one door shuts, a window opens. For Rosie, it seemed all doors were locked, and each window firmly nailed shut. In the span of a week, she lost her job, her best friend, and the one person on the planet who understood her. To add to that, her parents were getting a divorce after 30 years of marriage, and Rosie was ready to throw in the towel. The only sliver of good fortune was a chance encounter that seemed to finally bring good fortune where there was none. The problem is, with each new opportunity presented, Rosie feels like she is moving further and further away from who she thought she would be, in her career and in life in general. When the dreams of her old self become a possible reality, Rosie must decide if the new her is the real her or if she is ready to make the ultimate gamble, going all in on herself, like Dotty always did.

Some who read “Dear Dotty” may simply be entertained by the cute banter, witty humor, and vibrant characters. Others may find much-needed truth within the words of these pages and walk away motivated, energized, and renewed. In either case, Jaclyn has definitely left a mark with her debut novel, and I, for one, am grateful.

Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins, and Avon Books for allowing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Check out the spoiler-free review in the Facebook Group - The Romantic Comedy Book Club or the full review on the main website: https://romcombc.com/book/dear-dotty/

[biffmitchell]

Want something different than Amazon? Book recommendations from Shepard and lots more to come:

[kayforpay]

honestly irt the post about fandom """"normalizing"""" incest I think it actually says the more important thing than "nothing normalizes it, you're overreacting" which is "it keeps being written into shows and in fandom and talked about and considered because it is compelling"

because, you know, fiction is meant to be compelling, and most people are not inherently compelled by "cozy soft gentle" reads. variety is good. reading something that disgusts you won't kill you.

[shelfcenteredhoarder]

I'm back on tumblr with a 5th url

So i made another tumblr after not being on this website for years in hopes to use this one to enjoy as a bookblr? is that what it's called these days? it's been 10 years. I've been reading a shit ton of hades x Persephone the last month between the Lore Olympus graphic novels and the ATOD series. I also ordered the ACOTAR boxset so I'm hoping to enjoy that content soon as well. Most of the time i read horror/psychological thrillers & some bildungsroman's. The past few years i've read books like

The Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix All My Mothers by Joanna Glen After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz Her Body & Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado Daddy by Emma Cline Betty by Tiffany McDaniel Slewfoot by Brom Weyward by Emilia Hart Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty Vladimir by Julia May Jonas Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Fair Rosaline by Natasha Solomons Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

& all the Lore Olympus Graphic Novels & i'm on the 4th ATOD Novel by Scarlett St. Clair - A Game of Retribution. I'm looking for book recs and fanfic, and friends and friends to add me on goodreads as well! <3 goodreads.com/honeybeewoman

[abbaddonadvocate]

Book Suggestions...

Does anyone have suggestions for a good book. Taking a break from a series and just need something in between. I enjoy fantasy and horror, but am open minded to other genres.

[tc-booksandmore]

Book 29 of 2023 Delilah Green Doesn't Care by @ashleyhblake OMG, where do I start? Oh, I know, 'Do I want to be Claire or be with Claire?' I loved this book, loved both Delilah and Claire, loved the alternating POV's, loved the setting, loved the character growth, loved the character dynamics, and loved the story. 5 out of 5 stars, 3.5 out of 5 🌶 Highly recommend! Full review on Goodreads, link in bio. #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BooksOfIG #Books #Bibliophile #Bookish #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookSuggestions #BookRecommendations #BookPics #BookPhoto #IGReads #ILoveBooks #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVhYJ0vWKh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[stochastique-blog]

Love you

📖The Hound of Endtown- post apocalyptic Jungle Book story that follows a dog 📖American Monsters- collection of short horror stories, ranging from retelling of folktales to cosmic horror 📖 The Forest Around The Hill- a second volume of short horror stories 📖Hello Defiant- sequel novel to The Hound of Endtown, with the hero of the story alone in space slowly going mad | | | | #books #bookrecommendations #bookspines #bookshelf #books2read #reading #readingrecommendations #bookrecommendations #booksummary #booksuggestions #writing #writer #writerslife #literature #scifi #postapocalyptic #horror #fiction #horrorfiction #novel #shortstories #ghoststories (at Stone Oak) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfmyD_aLO2O/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ghostflowerdreams]

How to...Witty Banter/Dialogue

Witty banter is a playful, clever, and humorous conversation technique that every writer uses to spice up their characters’ interactions and convey a sense of depth when they speak. And depending on the situation it can be witty flirting, mild sarcasm, self-deprecating humor, playful teasing and whatnot.

For example a little bit of playful, lighthearted teasing between two people in an already-established relationship is a wonderful way to demonstrate how well they know one another.

“I can’t believe you worn that stupid suit again.” “How else was I gonna get you to rip my clothes off.”

“Do you want lasagna or parmigiana for supper?” “Lasagna.” “Me too. Stop by Olive Garden on the way home.”

However, banter should never be rude, offensive, or condescending. There is a crucial balance between mild teasing or sarcasm and crossing the line into insulting remarks. The only way to truly be good at coming up with witty banter/dialogue is to study it by listening to people, watching movies, and reading books with clever dialogue and narration.

Science of People - Be an Expert at Witty Banter…How to Charm With Your Words

Social Self - How To Banter (With Examples For Any Situation)

Regain - What Is Banter? Examples And Applications For Your Relationship

Fast Company - The Elements of Wit: 5 Ways to Be Smarter, Funnier, And Better At Parties

Art of Charm - 5 Witty and Playful Banter Examples That Work Effortlessly

Social Confidence Mastery - How To Be Witty: 12 Tips That Work

The Feminine Woman - What Is Banter & How To Banter With Men To Build Attraction?

Paging Dr. LoveNerd - How To Banter (Without Being an Asshole)

Fluently Forward - My favorite examples of witty, flirty banter in movies

BBC: WorkLife - The secret to a quick-witted comeback

Writer’s Digest - Writing Better Banter: 4 Tips for Making Your Readers Laugh Out Loud

Literary Terms - When & How to Write Wit

wikiHow - How to Write Playful Banter

Willow Writes - How To Write Playful Banter

Screenwriting U - Writing Dialogue Banter That Works

Helping Writers Become Authors - Are Your Characters Bantering or Bickering?

SpringHole - Basic Tips To Be Witty & Funny

Thanet Writers - How to Write Humorous Dialogue

Masterclass - How to Write Funny Dialogue: 15 Tips for Making Readers Laugh

Kingdom Pen - Beyond Banter: 4 Tips for Writing Hilarious Dialogue

Reddit: r/Screenwriting - What’s your favorite moment of witty dialogue in film?

TV Tropes - Witty Banter

Reddit: r/MovieSuggestions - Fast Witty Dialogue Movies

Reddit: r/BookSuggestions - Books with a dry, witty British humor

Reddit: r/IfYouLikeBlank - TV comedies with intelligent/witty humor

Taste of Cinema - 10 Great Comedy Movies With Witty Humor

[heartstoppermybeloved]

#heartstoppercomic #bookrecommendations #edit #heartstopper #booksuggestions #heartstopper2 via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx1Bq_JKHOc

[oakresin]

read a book from the 'most disturbing books you've ever read' thread on r/booksuggestions and you'll never guess what happened next

[romcombc]

Book Review for When Happily Ever After Fails

Reading Courtney Deane’s acknowledgment page, you quickly deduce that this is a book of therapy. Having gone through the early loss of her own parents, you soon realize that the grieving, frustration, anger, and resentment presented by Abigail are those of the author, making the story more relatable in many ways. We all process grief and find release in various methods, and “When Happily Ever After Fails” was Courtney’s.

As many would say, the only guarantee in life is death—something Shakespeare articulated in several of the classic tragedies Abigail grew up with. Daughter of a literary genius and coveted among his peers and the world at large, Abigail never believed she could outgrow the impact of his shadow until he left the world too soon after losing his battle with ALS. She might have overcome it had her mother fully stepped into the role of caregiver and nurturer, but unfortunately, she did not, and Abigail found herself sorrowfully saying goodbye to another parent. Having experienced tragedy, loss, depression, and pain so early, it’s no wonder she can’t possibly fathom subjecting the young minds in her classroom to the same ideals as she begins her new job at Excelsior Primm. While she knew she only obtained the job because of the influence of her late father (especially since a certain viral video wasn’t helping her employment chances), she decided to use the opportunity to move away from the abyss they were doomed to stare into due to the reading list and present her class with a challenge: what if the tales we loved didn’t end with death, heartbreak, and sorrow? What if we could give them the endings they deserved?

Inspired by the enthusiasm of her classroom (and somehow roped into helping the drama teacher), she convinces the principal to put on “Romeo and Juliet” but with a twist that is sure to get the community talking. When she finds out the success of the play equals the tenure of her job, Abigail finds herself rewriting her own history along with one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies. The problem is, happily ever afters are only in fiction, right?

As Courtney’s debut novel, “When Happily Ever After Fails” gave me a mental workout I can’t even begin to describe. The challenge of perspective and perception, the notion of making the most and letting go, and driving home the idea of appreciating the moments life has to offer, no matter how minuscule, is what is going to make her an author to watch.

Thank you Courtney Deane for allowing me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Available now!

Check out the spoiler-free review in the Facebook Group - The Romantic Comedy Book Club or the full review on the main website: https://romcombc.com/book/when-happily-ever-after-fails

[biffmitchell]

Want something different than Amazon? Book recommendations from Shepard and lots more to come:

[thedeadgameblog]

(via DARK FANTASY)

What lies #hidden beneath End House? Familiar faces & bony countenances. A cacophony of moans & sounds. A community of creatures living in the tunnels. Friends who might be returning to the living, Or the living who might be joining the dead. THE DEAD GAME by Susanne Leist #thrillerbooksaddict #horrorfanatic #romanticsuspensebook #RomanticSuspense #horrortale #readabookday #youngadult #authorsofinstagram #readerscommunity #romancenovel #booksuggestions #bookshelf #bookstoread #booklovers #horrorstory #romancereaders #romancebooks #darkfiction #bookstagram #mysterybooks #darkromancebooks #bookseries #horrorbooks #cozymystery #bookaddicts

[sleepless-nights17]

Nostalgia. That beautiful ache.

- Riley Sager, Survive the Night

[theartofmany]

Hey, I took a photo!

So today is #tolkienreadingday

Seema like a goos chance to give a read to these old fellas

I'll take a break from the previous book I was reading to go back to the shire at least for the afternoon

Have a nice day/night...