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Gilmore Girls Characters | Book Recommendations

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Hi Friends,
I’m back with another book recommendations for characters post! I’ve done this type of post twice before—once for Disney Princesses and another for Barbie. This time, I’m giving book recommendations to some characters from my favorite TV show, Gilmore Girls.

Lorelai Gilmore
Although she was never the biggest reader, I think ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died‘ by Jennette McCurdy would really interest her. For one, it’s a memoir, which seems like a genre she’d gravitate toward. It’s also about Jennette’s strained relationship with her mother, something Lorelai is all too familiar with. Plus, I’ve heard it is somewhat of a dark comedy. Everything about this book makes it the perfect read for Lorelai.

Rory Gilmore
This was a tough one because, as most fans know, Rory is a major book lover. She enjoys both newer books and the classics, which is why I think ‘What Moves The Dead‘ by T. Kingfisher would be something she’d really enjoy. Not only does it have a very intriguing plot, but it’s a retelling of ‘The Fall of the House of Usher‘ by Edgar Allan Poe. I’m sure, being a huge reader, she has read and probably enjoyed the original story, so a reimagining would be a great recommendation for her. Plus, we all remember the Poe Society episode of the show, making this recommendation even more fitting.

Lane Kim
This is probably the most obvious choice, but ‘Daisy Jones & The Six‘ by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a book that Lane would absolutely read and most likely give 5 stars. It’s all about a 70s rock band and the struggles that come with fame. There’s drama, love, addiction, and most importantly, music. I could completely see her being so in love with the story that she’d be Daisy Jones for Halloween.
Related Post: Daisy Jones & The Six | Book Review

Paris Geller
Let’s face it, Paris is all about academics, and I feel like she’d want some sort of academic aspect to her books. This makes ‘Lessons in Chemistry‘ by Bonnie Garmus a wonderful book recommendation for her. The plot is about women in science in the 1950s, but there are many more layers to the story. Someone described it as a feminist manifesto. Paris literally wrote her own manifesto and is 100% a feminist. Need I say more?

Luke Danes
I’m not sold on the idea that Luke Danes would actually take the time to read a book, but he did manage to listen to a self-help book. So, maybe audiobooks are something he’d give a try. If that’s the case, I’d say he should pick up ‘A Man Called Ove‘ by Fredrik Backman. This book gives off Luke mixed with Taylor Doose vibes. Essentially, it follows a grumpy but lovable old man who forms an unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. I have heard that this story is about grief, love, and contains some dark humor. If there was any type of fiction book that the character of Luke might relate to, I’d bet it would be this one.

I hope you found this post interesting. Let me know in the comments if you agree with my book recommendations for these characters. If you’d like me to do a part two to this post or have any other characters you’d like me to recommend books for, leave a comment and let me know. Don’t forget to like and share this post with others. As always, click the follow button so you never miss a post.

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Bunny

Fall Starter Kit | Movies, Books And More

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Hi Friends,
The leaves are changing, and the weather is finally getting cooler. Okay, 80 degrees might not seem like a big cool-down, but it’s better than the 90+ degree days we’ve been having. Despite the temperature, fall is here, and I wanted to give you my fall starter guide—from movies to books and all things cozy!


You’ve Got Mail: In full transparency, I’m not a huge fan of this movie, but it’s one of my mom’s favorite movies, and it is the perfect movie to help you get in the fall mood. Not only is it an enemies-to-lovers romance with secret email pals, but it also takes place in New York—and there’s a bookstore! Could there be a more fall-ish movie?

Practical Magic: This is another one of my mom’s favorite movies. Can you tell I’m a mommy’s girl? This movie will put you in the mood to don a witch’s hat and make midnight margaritas. I think this is the perfect watch for those wanting a tamer spooky vibe for the fall. Although it has some witchy, creepy parts, at its core the film is about the bond of sisterhood and love.

The Artful Dodger: This Hulu original series takes place in the 1850s, following the famous Charles Dickens character Dodger. I haven’t watched it yet, but it’s high on my list this fall. I’ve heard great things about it, and it’s supposed to be a fantastic show to binge during autumn.

Gilmore Girls: Would this even be a fall starter guide if I didn’t mention Gilmore Girls? My personal favorite seasons are 1 through 3, but the entire series, despite its many flaws, is amazing. I don’t think there’s another show that embodies fall more perfectly.


Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
This book is a classic for a reason! I loved the plot, characters, and ending. It’s a story about four sisters who face the challenges of growing up, love, and loss. Although it doesn’t take place solely in the fall, the timelessness and cozy atmosphere make it a great autumn read.
Related Post: Little Women | Book Review

Shady Hollow by Juneau Black
This is one of my favorite cozy mystery series. There’s just something about a town full of talking animals where murders happen that screams fall. Also, why does every small town that screams autumn have “Hollow” in the name? This series is such a cozy and fast read, with mysteries that aren’t too intense or complex—almost like a Scooby-Doo episode.
Related Post: Shady Hollow | Book Review

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
For me, it’s not fall until you read a vampire book. Sure, there are the classic vampire stories, but something about Twilight takes me back to my teenage years. The atmosphere in this book makes it perfect for October. Let’s face it—Forks seems like the perfect place to visit during the fall.
Related Post: Twilight | Book Review

Music

Below, I’ve put together my autumn playlist! These are songs that I listen to every fall. And, truth be told, Safe and Sound will always be my number one Taylor Swift song because of the fall memories attached to it.

Autumn Essentials

Candles: Where are all my scented candle lovers? Because you can’t have a cozy fall night without a candle burning, right? I love apple and cinnamon scents in the fall, so I was thrilled to find a four-pack of candles with some of my favorite fall scents on Amazon [Here].

Seasonal Tea: Truth be told, I’m not much of a tea drinker, but my sister is a huge fan. During the autumn season (or holidays in general), she loves to try out seasonal tea flavors. There’s a set from The Republic of Tea that includes cranberry, apple cider, and pumpkin-flavored teas. Could tea get any more fall?

Fuzzy Socks: What better way to complete your autumn starter kit than with some fuzzy socks? Who doesn’t love a warm pair of socks on a cool fall evening? They really help you feel cozy, even on nights when the weather is a little warmer.

I hope you enjoyed hearing about my recommendations for an autumn starter pack! If you think there’s anything missing from this list, please let me know in the comments. Don’t forget to share this post with others and give it a like! Your engagement means a lot to me and helps my blog grow. Another way to support my blog is by giving it a follow, which is 100% free.

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Bunny

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder | TV Show Review

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About The Book
Five years after Andie Bell’s murder, everyone believes her boyfriend, Sal Singh, did it—except Pip Fitz-Amobi. Determined to prove his innocence, Pip digs deeper, risking her safety as she uncovers new truths. If the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to stop her? The six-episode adaptation of *A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder* by Holly Jackson is produced by Moonage Pictures and will premiere on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer.
Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/4dpLk72

My Rating

I’m not going to dive too deep into the plot, since many of you probably already know the basics. If you want a more detailed synopsis, check out my review of the book. Now, onto the show. I apologize in advance if this comes off as a bit of a rant.

First off, Emma Myers’ portrayal of Pip didn’t quite hit the mark for me. Her British accent lacked authenticity, and her interpretation of Pip resembled the character from book three more than from book one. She just didn’t match the image I had of Pip from the book.

The episodes moved at a slow pace, and I felt disappointed that the show omitted the mixed media elements that played such a key role in the book. They also skipped over scenes where Pip interviews various people, which really diminished her investigative drive. Instead, in each episode, Pip contemplated quitting the investigation only to be pulled back in by new developments, which became repetitive.

I didn’t sense any real chemistry between Pip and Ravi, even though their relationship becomes central in the books. They also significantly changed another character, Andie Bell. In the book, she’s a complex figure with a darker side, but in the show, they portrayed her as a more straightforward, sympathetic character, missing a lot of the depth from the source material.

“Nice work, Sarge.”

The series focused more on setting up future seasons rather than delving deeply into the mystery itself. The creators seemed to hint at events from the third book, which suggests they’re planning for multiple seasons. However, they cut out a character from book one who plays a major role in the second book, leaving me curious about how they’ll handle that if the show continues.

I had hoped for a show that mirrored the book’s investigative process, with Pip deeply involved in the case. Instead, the show limited her interactions to just a few characters, had her jump to conclusions, and relied on Instagram for information rather than actual sleuthing. The six-episode format felt too stretched—this might have worked better as a two-hour movie, allowing for more focus on the mystery.

Overall, the adaptation failed to deliver on the mystery or the mixed media aspects and didn’t fully commit to the British setting, as the actress playing the main character struggled with a poorly executed British accent despite appearing in every scene. On the plus side, the location and lighting stood out, probably the best part of the adaptation, along with the adult actors, who delivered strong performances.

In the comments, let me know if you’ve seen the show and your thoughts on it! Do you think it matched the book? Did you prefer the show over the book? Don’t forget to like and share this post. If you want to join my little book-loving community, please press the follow button!

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Bunny

The Summer I Turned Pretty (S1) | TV Show Review

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About The Show
Belly Conklin is about to turn 16, and she’s headed to her favorite place in the world, Cousins Beach, to spend the summer with her family and the Fishers. Belly’s grown up a lot over the past year, and she has a feeling that this summer is going to be different than all the summers before. The Summer I Turned Pretty is based on the book by Jenny Han, who is creator and executive producer.
Buy The Book: https://amzn.to/3sB1Wpv

My Rating

If you know me, then you know that ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ trilogy by Jenny Han is one of my least favorite trilogies. Honestly, the books started off okay, and then just got worse. However, when Amazon Prime released their original series based off the books, I was intrigued. I hoped that it would be a fresh take on the books.

And, I’m happy to say that I was pleasantly surprised with the show. The first season obviously follows the first book in which we meet Belly (Isabella). Every summer, Belly (along with her mom and brother) goes to Cousins to spend the summer with her mom’s best friend (Susannah) and her two sons Conrad and Jeremiah.

Belly has always had a crush on Conrad, yet to him she’s like a little sister. But, now that she’s a little older, and has had a major glow up, she’s hoping that maybe he’ll see her in a new light. However, while Conrad might be falling for her, Jeremiah might start taking notice of the new Belly too. And that’s basically the majority of the plot of the first book, although a lot of other things happens throughout the book.

The show follows the first book pretty closely, but I liked a lot of changes that they made. From the first episode I knew that I was going to enjoy the series 100% more than the book. I’m not embarrassed to say that the show, in my opinion, is better.

“For me, everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”

I don’t know about other people, but it gave me classic teen drama vibes. I’ve always been a lover of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and ‘One Tree Hill’, so when I say I got total Dawson’s vibes from the show you better believe it’s a compliment. Also, Conrad, Belly, Jeremiah – think Dawson, Joey, Pacey. Just saying.

The actors did a great job bringing the characters to life. And, I might have to admit that this version of Belly didn’t annoy me nearly as much as the one in the book. By the way, did anyone else get transported back in time seeing Rachel Blanchard? Not only is she stunning, but I still remember loving the Clueless series where she played Cher.

Overall, the show was a good time. I think that teens today will really enjoy it, as well as adults that are desperate for a good classic teen drama. If you are a fan of the books, I think you’d still like the show, because the root of the plot is still there. Just a side note, the fact the series pointed out that teens today probably don’t know who The Olsen Twins are makes me feel so old.

In the comments, let me know if you liked the series or books better. Also, let me know if you’d like me to review the second season of the series. Don’t forget to show your support by following my book blog.

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Dash and Lily | TV Show Review

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Title: Dash and Lily
Network: Netflix
Released: 2020
Genre: Series/Romance/Holiday
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Synopsis
A whirlwind Christmas romance builds as cynical Dash and optimistic Lily trade dares, dreams and desires in the notebook they pass back and forth at locations around New York City.

After reading the book, I knew that I had to watch the Netflix adaptation. First off, I want to say that the book and series are fairly different. I have seen a few of Netflix book-to-movies, and suspected that the series wouldn’t be exactly like the book. However, in this case I think that the changes that were made worked well.

The movie did have the same major plot as the book, which I have reviewed. Lily and Dash meet during the holidays, through a red notebook left by Lily at their favorite bookstore. By exchanging the notebook, the two getting to know one another. And, every pass of the notebook has a dare the other must to complete.

I found the show to be adorable, and definitely something that I would rewatch every holiday season. I enjoyed the acting, and connected with the character in a way that I didn’t with the book. A change that I liked was how they met (before they actually met). In the book, I felt that it took too long before they met in person. It was nice to see Lily’s quirkiness in real life, and Dash was far more relatable in the series.

I liked how Dash wanted to meet Lily, and he couldn’t even think about any other girl. He was all in with Lily. One of my major dislikes of the book was changed in the series, which probably added to my enjoyment of the show. One being, Lily seemed stronger and didn’t apologies for her mistakes, because she’s a teenager. Making mistakes is part of the job description.

“Sometimes Words Aren’t Enough.”

As for the family aspect, it was interesting to actually meet Dash’s dad in the series, since we didn’t get much info on his parents in book. The scene with his dad though brief explained a lot about Dash’s cynical personality. I noticed that Lily and her brother had a lot more scenes together than in the book, and seemed to have closer relationship. He was even the one to encourage her to leave the notebook, and wrote the first dare. This is a major change from the book, since Lily did it all on her own due to her lonely Christmas. It was refreshing seeing their close sibling bond.

Some of the characters in the series were pretty different, but still really likeable. And, there were some other relationships that I liked seeing develop as well. The ending wasn’t exactly like the book, which you can probably tell by now is a theme with the series. However, I absolutely preferred the series ending over the books. Honestly, it made my heart swoon and even my husband was a fan of the show.

I didn’t hate the book at all, but out of the two I completely favor the series. It fixed all the issues I had with the book, as slight as they may have been. It was such a heartwarming holiday teen romance show that I would recommend to everyone. In all honesty, I would even say that you could skip the book and just go for the series. Also, Nick Jones produce the series, which I find to be interesting.

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3 Books // 3 Adaptions

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Hi Friends,
Lately, there have been many book adaptations released. I have seen the trailers for each of them and wanted to share my thoughts. My opinion is from a readers standpoint, since I have read each of these books.

One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus (Peacock)

This is a series coming to the streaming service of Peacock. I was very excited for this adaptation, since I was a fan of the book. However, I noticed many changes. Of course, most adaptations are modified, but something felt off about this one. There were a lot of character differences, which could turn out to be a good thing. However, throughout the book none of the main characters suspected each other. Sure, they had their doubts at times, but they stuck by one another for the most part. From the looks of the trailer, they aren’t as united. Still, I will probably be giving the first couple episodes a chance. Here’s hoping it surprises me.

There’s Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins (Netflix)

If you read my review of this book than you know I didn’t enjoy it. Although, I wanted to give the movie version the benefit of the doubt. Yet the trailer looks as dull as the book. No offense to anyone who liked the book, because I know a lot of people did. It just wasn’t my cup of tea. Netflix does a lot of book-to-movie adaptations, but sadly I haven’t cared for many of them. But I might watch the film at one point since I do love my horror movies. And, I am genuinely curious to see if the story works better as a film.

I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan (Amazon Prime)

This is another series release, and after seeing the trailer I am highly disappointed in the direction of the show. I loved the original movies, because they were scary without being gruesome. But, I guess Amazon saw the attention the Gossip Girl reboot was getting, and decided to go the sexualized, glamorized route. It seems like some weird Gen-Z version of a horror series. I am not into it at all. Out of all the adaptations, this is the one I am least likely to watch.

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