#chick lit
Is it just me or is 2018 going by quickly? I had 3 books I wanted to read for April’s challenge but only managed to finish one Did you like the book(s) you picked?
This month, our genres are:
Matron Lit
I was so intrigued by this genre when I first heard of it and I just knew we had to try it for one of our challenges. Books in this genre typically focus on female protagonists between their late 30s to mid 60s. I don’t know about you, but I think these books could be pretty awesome. When was the last time you read a book with a protagonist in this age group?
Matron lit is a very underrated genre, so finding lists and recommendations for this was quite challenging. It’s also sometimes referred to as hen lit (as opposed to chick lit ) or hag lit (rude!) and I’m really looking forward to seeing the books that will be read for this.
Here’s a list I found if you’re looking for ideas: Popular Hen Lit Books on Goodreads. I know it’s not much, but hopefully some of us have read a book that falls under this genre and can recommend it to others!
Flintlock Fantasy
I know what you’re thinking. From Matron Lit to this? Yes, my randomness amazes me too. This genre is one I’ve wanted to feature for a looooong time so this month is as good an excuse as any. The term ‘flintlock’ comes from the fact that it’s the typical level of firearms technology the setting has reached. Authors who are well known in this genre include Brian McClellan, Django Wexler, and Brent Weeks. Here’s a handy list of books from Goodreads.
I would love to hear what you’re planning to read for this challenge! I don’t have one for Matron Lit yet but I’m going to tackle the first book in Brian McClellan’s Powder Mage Trilogy for my Flintlock fantasy pick.
Book Review: The Vineyard, by Karen Aldous
The Blurb: It’s been five years, and Lizzie Lambert has decided it’s time to try to make things right with her estranged mother. She’s made a success of things in Cannes, she’s bringing up a lovely little boy on her own, and she’s ready to put the past behind her. But it seems Lizzie’s mother has moved on as well. She’s moved her toyboy – a muscle-bound vintner named Cal – into the family home,…
forever to do list. #societythings
For two sworn enemies, anything can happen during the Hawaiian trip of a lifetime…
Olive is always unlucky; her identical twin sister Ami, however, is probably the luckiest person in the world. While she’s about to have her perfect day marrying her dream man, Olive is forced to play nice with her sworn enemy; the best man, Ethan. But Olive’s luck is on the turn.
When the entire wedding party – except for Olive and Ethan – gets food poisoning, there’s an all-expenses-paid honeymoon in Hawaii up for grabs. Putting their mutual hatred aside for the sake of a free holiday, Olive and Ethan head for paradise, determined to avoid each other. But when Olive runs into her future boss, the little white lie she tells him threatens to spiral out of control.
Forced to play loving newlyweds, she and Ethan find themselves in much closer proximity than they ever expected…
But soon, Olive finds that maybe she doesn’t mind pretending. In fact, she’s beginning to feel kind of… lucky. ★★★★
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