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Those of you that have been around for a while may recall my book club, Books, Booze, + Bajingos. We don’t meet up anymore, at least to talk about books, but I asked the mods to throw up some book recommendations in the GoodReads group.
My Pick: Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas
Sarah J. Maas is one of my favorite authors and this new series does not disappoint. Magic, female protagonist, a bit of romance, lots of action and mystery!
Bound by blood.
Tempted by desire.
Unleashed by destiny.
Bryce Quinlan had the perfect life—working hard all day and partying all night—until a demon murdered her closest friends, leaving her bereft, wounded, and alone. When the accused is behind bars but the crimes start up again, Bryce finds herself at the heart of the investigation. She’ll do whatever it takes to avenge their deaths.
Hunt Athalar is a notorious Fallen angel, now enslaved to the Archangels he once attempted to overthrow. His brutal skills and incredible strength have been set to one purpose—to assassinate his boss’s enemies, no questions asked. But with a demon wreaking havoc in the city, he’s offered an irresistible deal: help Bryce find the murderer, and his freedom will be within reach.
As Bryce and Hunt dig deep into Crescent City’s underbelly, they discover a dark power that threatens everything and everyone they hold dear, and they find, in each other, a blazing passion—one that could set them both free, if they’d only let it.
Annie’s Pick: Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert (of Eat, Pray, Love fame) talks about living creatively, collaborating with your inspiration and all the stuff that goes along with it. It actually has a lot of good advice for how to approach any kind of creativity.
Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Gilbert offers insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.