Book Review: The Thursday Night Club by Steven Manchester

The Thursday Night Club by Steven Manchester 
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
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Synopsis:
Five college friends, three men and two women, have been getting together every Thursday night to share humble meals and an abundance of laughter. But when tragedy takes one of them, leaving the others to question the fairness of life, the Thursday Night Club decides to embark on a contest in the memory of the generous spirit of their fallen brother. The objective of the contest is simple: whoever performs the kindest deed by Christmas night wins the pot – four quarters. And there are only two conditions: the benevolent deed must be anonymous, and it cannot cost a single penny to pull off.
As the four friends undertake the contest, the healing begins and they become inspired beyond their expectations. There might be a winner in this competition, but it is very clear there will be no losers.
A story of Christmas spirit that will strike a chord in your heart any time of year, The Thursday Night Club will make you look at the holiday season in new ways.

Review

I always feel so honored whenever I receive an email from Steven asking me if I would like to review his books. Immediately I would say yes, because his books are so thoughtful, heartwarming, and tear-jerking, and The Thursday Night Club was just that. 

Thoughtful, heartwarming, and tear-jerking. 

The book started off light with some humor and of course, it began during the groups usual Thursday night meet ups. It felt quite easy going until the untimely death of one of the groups beloved members. That was when all the tears start to flow and the hearts grow warm. 

The entire plot of this book was so positive and right. Bet on whomever performs the kindest deed. It's something everyone should do, but not for the money or the thing they get in the end, but for the good of the people and the world. It just puts me in awe at how much depth and meaning this short book has in it. I had smiled throughout the last chapter of the book and was so close to tearing up. 

This is a perfect Christmas/winter book for those who enjoy feeling their hearts grow warm and to those who want to feel like a Christmas miracle is about to hit them. 

  

Have a wonderful day everyone!

 

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Book Review: Power Play by Jasmine Winterson

Power Play by Jasmine Winterson
Book #3 of Uncertain Ground Series
Genre: Fiction, Mystery 
Synopsis
The compelling new novel from Jasmine Winterson.

We live our lives. We follow the rules. We die.

What if things could be different? Imagine a world without limits. A world with a brighter future for everyone. What price would you be willing to pay?

Power Play roams from Alaska's North Slope to Brazil's urban slums. Webs of murder, jealousy and revenge threaten to rip apart families and destroy entire communities. Secrets may offer the only path of salvation.

No one said change was easy.

Jasmine Winterson is the author of these three novels. She lives in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Review

Power Play, is the third book of the Uncertain Ground series, and Power Play is where the characters that were introduced in the first two books get come together, and fight for what they want and what they believe is right.

Power play is an exciting, intriguing novel. With so many things going on between those pages, it felt like a page turner, though at first I found it hard to keep track on who's who and what's what.The storyline felt a bit elusive But once the pieces are put together, it all made sense. 

Going through the book, learning more about the characters, it was funny to see how they react to silly things, but when things got serious, panic arose, plans were quickly made and the excitement was back on. I like how Winterson has a pattern of building up the level of excitement to it's peak, then decreasing the emotions to a calm humorous level, and then driving the exhilarating adventure back to it's peak.

Power play is an exciting, intriguing, thought provoking, crime novel that can get shocking and dark.
I recommend this to those who enjoy general fiction about business ventures, exciting races and mysteries.

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Uncertain Ground Series

Climbing to Freedom (#1) | Roost (#2)

   

   

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Book Review: Chat Love by Justine Faeth

Chat Love by Justine Faeth
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
Synopsis
City girl Lucia is having trouble finding a man. With a few nudges from her friends, she decides to try out Chat Love, an online dating service for New Yorkers. Hilarity ensues with one disastrous date after another…where do these men come from? Mars? Certainly not Manhattan! She finally meets someone from work who is almost perfect, but decides to move on as he’s still seeing other women. She keeps in contact with a man named Jack on the Chat Love site. Could he be the one? What about her love interest at work? Just like the lovable cast of characters from Sex and the City, Lucia is Carrie, a stylish woman who has found her “Mr. Big” but can’t seem to get him to commit. Danni is Samantha, who loves to have fun and is wild and promiscuous. Autumn is Charlotte, desperate to meet the right man and settle down. Skyler is Miranda, level-headed and quick to offer advice. Will these ladies ever find love? Will Lucia find her man? Chat Love will give you something to talk about!  -  Goodreads

Review

Lucia is in search of her special someone in the big city of New York. With her family pestering her to find someone, and being convinced by her friends to join an online dating website, she goes to multiple dates, whilst flirting and lusting over her co-worker, Jackson. There is obviously a huge spark between Lu and Jackson, but she is blinded by the fact that he can be a complete asshole whenever they're in the same room.

Chat love is the type of book I would read back when I was still in high school and all the way through college. It's simple, easy to read, funny, and romantic. One of my favorite combinations.

The book instantly caught my attention. I would find myself not wanting to leave the house because I wanted to just sit and read. Though I took forever to finish it, it did feel very much unputdownable. Lu and her friends are very compelling, with how they act and what they'd say. Just as the summary had said, it is very much like Sex and the City. Instead of imagining are dark haired italian woman, there were times when I would imagine Sarah Jessica Parker running down the streets of New York hailing a cab.

Chat love is a compelling, romantic, hilarious, easy and fun read! I recommend it to those who enjoy reading books written by Sophie Kinsella, Carole Matthews, and to those who enjoy reading contemporary romance and chick lit.

I am so glad that Justine herself approached me and asked if I would like to review her book. Thank you Justine! I loved it!

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Have a wonderful day everyone!

 

 

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