*Better late than never right?

Books I Read:

Too Late - 3.75 Stars - Super intense.

The Rehearsal Dinner - 4 Stars - Hot, and not just because the characters are firefighters

A Little Big Rock  - 4 Stars - I need to figure out where I can sign up for a Spencer of my own.

Creative Quest  - 3.5 Stars - Interesting, made me think more about creativity than I think I ever have, and that’s a good thing.  

The Reception   - 4 Stars - Just as hot as I thought it would be. So ready for Consumed

The Edible Cookie Dough Book - 5 Stars - So many fun and delicious recipes that I can’t wait to try

Eternal Beast - 4 Stars - So many layers of story.

Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It - 4 Stars - Inspirational

Consumed - 4 Stars - Great start to a new series. I love these characters

Seriously… I’m Kidding - 4 Stars - lots of fun

Rough & Ready - 3.5 Stars - Tanner Green is swoonworthy

DNF:

Single and Looking Daisy - Balinda Austin - Daisy is a hot mess who needs psychiatric help.

Currently Reading:

Sexsomnia - Anya Omah - So far I dislike the “Hero”

Lies  - T.M. Logan - Just started so nothing much has happened

Year to Date Totals:

January: 9 books

February: 10 books

March: 9 books

April: 6 books

May: 10 books

June: 6 books

July: 7 books

August: 12 books

2018: 69 books

I Picked Up This Book Because: Seemed like a good idea at the time.

The Story:

Just a fun way to spend a few hours. Ellen is so fun loving, positive and entertaining. It’s hard to believe there is ever anything but joy in her home.

The Random Thoughts:

Favorite Quotes:

“You're never too old to play. You're only too old for low-rise jeans.”

If someone ever says you’re weird, say thank you.”

The Score Card:



4 Stars

Seriously… I’m Kidding has been on my to-read list for a while now. When it finally came available to borrow from my library I jumped at the chance to listen to the audio version.

Narrated by Ellen herself, this audio book was just like listening to the opening monologue on her talk show. I enjoyed her observations on the world around her and admire her for keeping her jokes clean. Unlike most comedians, Ellen’s humor is suitable for all ages.

Although an enjoyable listen, I did find some of the rambling to be a bit much and settled on a 3 star rating. I would recommend Seriously… I’m Kidding to fans of Ellen DeGeneres.

I didn’t love this one either. DeGeneres manages to live the Kinfolk lifestyle, and it is interesting to see furniture and art at home in different settings. But the style doesn’t grab me, so the effect is browsing through a catalog knowing there is nothing in it that I could afford. Ever. And like the Kinfolk book, there’s a fair amount of shopping detail for anyone who wants to copy the look, which would be a feature if I loved everything, but is annoying when I don’t. The decorating advice feels very obvious to me. The best parts are when the author talks about why she did what she did, or what this thing means to me.

Library copy

Great dance video, get to see them play violin, prance around, hip shaking, good looking ladies, great looking men, and at one point they loose some clothing - plus its Ellen D approved. What not to love?