Liars and Fools by Robin Stevenson

The cover art for this book drew me in and at first I thought it was a beach read; I was surpisingly mistaken. This book entails love, loss, and growing up.
Fiona loses her mother suddenly after a fatal accident during a sailing trip. The details of her loss are not all there, and the young teen struggles to put the pieces together. Her mom was always one to sail alone and didn't believe in having a GPS on the beloved sailboat, " Eliza J." Much to her dismay, Fiona's father decides to sell the boat and also begins dating a new woman who happens to be a psychic. Fiona doesn't believe in this and sets out to prove she is a phony by testing her clairvoyant powers through a school science experiment. This book is touching, yet funny and will teach you a few things about sailing. Even if you do not believe in the power of the psychics, you will enjoy the touching story of how a young girl begins to heal after a tragic loss while also letting go of her personal past. 

My July update of books

Hello fellow readers!

I have been trying to catch up on my reading, but working extra hours this summer seems to take over a lot of my time. Recently I did a search for books that are Lifetime Movies, and have also been peeking around teenreads.com... You may want to do the same. Enjoy!

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin

Now that I have read this book, I am dying to watch the movie. It has been released on DVD for some time now, but I haven't had the chance to get my paws on it. Anyhow, here's the review.

Rachel has always played second fiddle to Darcy, her childhood friend who always gets everything that she wants. Rachel introduces her to Dex, her hot college friend from Duke who is smart and handsome. A true college hottie! Darcy and Dex eventually get engaged and Rachel is the maid of honor. One night twists everything around when Rachel and Dex "hook-up" and discover that they have always had feelings for one another. Will Rachel continue the affair, or was it just a one time thing?Is Rachel tired of playing the good girl, or will she take a chance and risk the chance of losing a best friend.  Without giving too much away... this is story of betrayal, love, friendship, and best friend rivalry at its finest! It is a must read!
** Please note, to my fellow teens... this is a book intended for adults, but may be a great read for older high school gals and definitely college teens.