A Good Book To End The Day

Janet Constantino's "Becoming Mariella" follows the titular Mariella, a young Italian immigrant, on a journey of self-discovery. Mariella, plagued by traditions, family expectations, and an engagement she never wanted, leaves her home in Sicily for a new beginning in San Francisco. And, while her new life brings friendships, great job prospects, and passionate relationships, it also has its own roadblocks. With her conflicting desires, she must decide which path will lead her to the freedom she dreams of. Will she choose the life laid out for her or the one she's making all her own? Thankfully, she has her beloved Nonna to help guide her heart along the way. Constantino paints a vividly beautiful atmosphere and an inspiring story of personal growth amidst adversity. Mariella is a strong, multifaceted main character who will have you rooting for her happiness, no matter where it is. Check out Becoming Mariella: Goodreads Amazon Follow Janet Constantino: Website Instagr...

  Hello, everyone! I'm a little late with this, but I wanted to share my five favorite books I read in 2024. The latter half of last year was a bit of an eye-opener for me. I decided to set aside more time for myself and the things I loved to do. A big part of that was reading more. I went back to books that made me feel good. I diversified my reading habits. I jumped into new genres. That's the energy I am carrying into this new year.  That being said, let's dive into the five books that topped my list last year! Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin Rating: 4.00 Twentysomething Hana Khan is torn between her desire to host her own radio show and helping her family keep their halal restaurant afloat in the face of an approaching rival. As she struggles with balancing her sense of loyalty to her immigrant parents' sacrifices with her ambitions, she begins to question her own goals and perspectives. While full of heart and witty humor, the author boldly delves into them...

  It's that time of the year! The books you've accumulated over the holidays shine brightly, and your reading goal is set. Now it's time to find out where to begin. If you're anything like me, indecision runs rampant through your mind. Everything seems too good or not intriguing enough. Picking a prompt from my TBR jar eliminates the stress of making a choice. Here are five exciting prompts to add to your jar that will make your 2025 reading journey the best yet! Predicted 5-Star Read What better way to begin your 2025 reading journey than with a book that excites you?! Choose a book based on reviews or your gut feeling after reading the synopsis that you believe will be at the top of your list of favorites. Fingers crossed that it does not let you down!  Diversification Jump into new worlds with stories that have characters or are by authors of marginalized communities. Immersing ourselves in the lives of the characters on the pages before us allows us to make connecti...

About A Good Book To End The Day It's always challenging when you can't do something you love. Life gets in the way, and the things you once liked no longer offer you the same satisfaction. That's how the past few years have felt. But, as they say, "New Year, New Me!" And I've put in a lot of work to find what makes me happy. One of the first things I remember that made me happy was sitting with my nose in a book, escaping to fantastical worlds, learning life lessons, solving mysteries, and falling in love with my favorite characters. I've reconnected with reading with enthusiasm and eagerness. It has brought me such joy and I want to share that feeling with everyone. I hope to use this blog as a way to share that passion and maybe even the authors' beautiful stories behind the story. Thanks for joining me! -T 💜 Follow Me: X Goodreads