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2020 Anticipated New Releases:
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2020 What’s New on Living Life With Joy:
January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2020 Bookish Posts:
- Book Sleeve Shop Page
- August 2020 – Reading Wrap-Up
- New Small Business Venture: Book Sleeves
- Interview with Author Susan Mallery: The Friendship List
- Interview with Author Shannon Stacey: More Than Neighbors
- Interview with Author Aimee Agresti: The Summer Set
- Book Feature & Author Interview with Hilary Grossman
- Subscription Box Love: Book of the Month
- 2020 Vision: Focus on Finding Joy
Books Read & Reviewed in 2020
Here’s an ongoing list of the books I’ve read and reviewed in 2020. Click the pink book title to check out my review on each book.
5 Star Reads
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman | Beach Read by Emily Henry | Becoming Super Woman by Nicole Lapin | Chasing the Bright Side by Jess Ekstrom | Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano | I’m Not Really a Waitress by Suzi Weiss-Fischmann | One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London | Perfectly You by Mariana Atencio | The Boyfriend Project by Farrah Rochon | The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré | The Magnolia Story by Chip and Joanna Gaines | Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center | Ties That Tether by Jane Igharo | What You Wish For by Katherine Center
4.5 Star Reads
A California Christmas by Brenda Novak | Call Me Maybe by Cara Bastone | Followers by Megan Angelo | How to American by Jimmy O. Yang | Island Affair by Priscilla Oliveras | Mom Genes by Hilary Grossman | Nothing Like I Imagined by Mindy Kaling | Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson | Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev | That’s What She Said by Kimothy Joy | The Bright Side of Going Dark by Kelly Harms | The Confession Club by Elizabeth Berg | The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown | The Giver of Stars by JoJo Moyes | The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory | Writers & Lovers by Lily King | You had me at Hola by Alexis Daria
4 Star Reads
A New Model by Ashley Graham | Big Friendship by Aminatou Sow & Ann Friedman | Big Summer by Jennifer Weiner | Christmas at Fireside Cabins by Jenny Hale | Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella | Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert | Girl Code by Carla Alwill Leyba | Half Light by Tayari Jones (audible original) | In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren | Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng | Life in Motion by Misty Copeland | Love, Lies, & Wedding Cake by Sue Watson | Mom Boss by Hilary Grossman | Naturally Tan by Tan France | Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich | Pretending by Holly Bourne | Rabbit by Patricia Williams | Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert The Summer Villa by Melissa Hill | The Warrior Code by Tee Marie Hanible | The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory | Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich | Wildflower by Drew Barrymore | You Can Thank Me Later by Kelly Harms (audible original) | You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle
Everything Else
It’s Your Ship by Captain Michael Abrashoff: 3.75 Stars | I’ve Got This Round by Mamrie Hart: 3.75 Stars | The Vine Witch by Luanne Smith: 3.75 Stars | The Big She-Bang by Marisa Acocella | Tone It Up: Balanced and Beautiful by Katrina Scott & Karena Dawn: 3.75 Stars | Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon: 3.75 Stars
Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk | My Rating: 3.25 Stars | Hanger Management by Dr. Susan Albers: 3.5 Stars | The Knockout Queen by Rufi Thorpe: 3.5 Stars
Climb Your Own Ladder by Dana Malstaff: 2.75 stars | Eat Beautiful by Wendy Rowe: 3 Stars | Power Your Happy by Lisa Sugar: 3 Stars
2018 – 2019 Archives
2019 Blog Posts:
- Best Books of 2019 Winners [Books]
- 20 Books to Light Up Your Holiday Spirit [Books | Holiday]
- New Adventures on the Horizon: Becoming a Personal Stylist at Park Lane Jewelry [Personal}
- Delicious Cocktails Perfect for Summer [Recipes | Seasonal]
- Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019: Shopping Guide [Shopping]
- Find Joy in Summer Reading: 35 Books to Consider for Your Summer Reading List [Books | Summer]
- Mother’s Day: Last Minute Gift Ideas [Shopping | Gifts]
- Earth Day 2019: 19 Ways to Reduce Waste [Environment | Organization]
- The Ultimate Wedding Shopping Guide [Shopping | Weddings]
- Gone in a Blink: January & February Review [Lifestyle | Books | Shopping]
- 19 Romantic Comedy Authors for Valentine’s Day [Books | Romance]
- 20 Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her Under $20 [Gift Guides | Holiday | Shopping]
- 12 Things You Need to Start a Blog [Blogging]
- Reflecting on 2018 and Saying Hello to 2019 [Blogging | Goals]
- Sponsored: Social Media Blogging Props: Felt Board [Blogging | Social Media]
2019 Updates:
- Books Read in 2019 – Full List of Book Reviews [Books]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – December 2019 [Updates]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – November 2019 [Updates]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – September 2019 [Updates]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – August 2019 [Updates]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – July 2019 [Updates]
- What’s New on Living Life With Joy – June 2019 [Updates]
2018 Blog Posts:
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- 18 Books People Couldn’t Stop Talking about in 2018 [Books]
- Finding Joy in Last Minute Holiday Gifting [Gift Guides | Holiday | Shopping]
- 3rd Annual Holly Jolly Chick Lit Hop [Books | Giveaways | Holiday]
- Pumpkins & Pages Hop [Books | Giveaways | Halloween]
- Finding Joy in the Kitchen [Cooking | Food | Books | Book List]
- Sponsored: VitalSleep A New Way to Stop Snoring [Sponsored by DealSpotr | Health]
- Sponsored: Shopping for a Cause at Lizzy James [Sponsored by DealSpotr | Fashion]
- Sponsored: ORB Wellness Sleep Complex: Innovative Technology Improves Sleep and Energy [Sponsored by ORB | Health]
- Thoughts on Turning Thirty [Personal | Mindset | Health]
- Sponsored: Neutrogena Hyrdo Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen [Sponsored by Brand Backer | Beauty | Skincare]
- Sponsored: Father’s Day Gift Guide & $300 MyGiftStop Giveaway [Sponsored by DealSpotr | Shopping | Gift Guides | Giveaway]
- Shrimp Salad Recipe [Food | Recipes | Seafood | Healthy]
- Interview: Exclusive Interview with Author Jackie Kabler [Books | Author Interview]
- Kitchen Tips & Tricks: How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries [Food | Recipes | Desserts]
- Sponsored: Evian: Going Green With Skincare [Sponsored by Brand Backer | Beauty | Skincare]
- Tasty Travels: Downtown Nashville [Lifestyle | Food | Travel | Drinks | Entertainment]
- Interview: Can Dreams Come True Author Interview with Krysten Lindsay Hager [Books | Author Interview]
- Earth Day: Be the Change You Wish to See [Lifestyle | Environment | Health | Mindset]
- Guest Blogger Post on Gratitude by Tinisha Tosoni of Tyme with T [Gratitude | Mindset | Health | Guest Post]
- How To Clean Up After Being Sick [Lifestyle | Health | Organization]
- Sponsored: Beauty Review: Masked Beauty [Sponsored by Brand Backer | Beauty | Skincare]
- Fruit Salad Recipe [Food | Recipes | Fruit | Side Dishes]
- February 2018: Month in Review and Product Finds [Shopping | Wine]
- Artichoke Spinach Dip [Food | Recipes | Appetizers]
- 30 Authors to Check Out [Books | Entertainment]
- Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day [Lifestyle | Holiday]
- Celebrating International Women’s Day March 8th [Lifestyle | Holiday | Mindset | Equality]
- Reading: Why You Should Embrace the Written Word [Lifestyle | Books | Personal Development]
- January 2018: Month in Review [Books | Shopping | Wine]
- How to Update Your Home With Colors [Lifestyle | Home | Decor]
- National Drink Wine Day [Lifestyle | Wine]
- Thinking of Others: The Importance of Sending Greeting Cards [Lifestyle | Mindset | Organization]
- Reading: A Lifetime Love Affair [Books | Guest Post | Lifestyle]
- 13 Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Him [Shopping | Gift Guides | Relationships]
- 18 Books to Read in 2018 [Books | TBR | Shopping | Personal Development]
- Top 5 Tips for Creating the Ultimate Bubble Bath [Lifestyle | Wellness | Self-Care | Home]
- 2018 Blog Goals [Blogging | Goals | Lifestyle]