This week I am going back to a favorite that was on Reece Witherspoon’s book club list Little Fires Everywhere:A Novel by Celeste Ng. I just found out that this is going to be a HULU miniseries (8 episodes total) starting this month. Here is the story:
The #1 New York Times bestseller!
Soon to be a Hulu limited series starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington.
“I read Little Fires Everywhere in a single, breathless sitting.” —Jodi Picoult
“To say I love this book is an understatement. It’s a deep psychological mystery about the power of motherhood, the intensity of teenage love, and the danger of perfection. It moved me to tears.” —Reese Witherspoon
“Extraordinary . . . books like Little Fires Everywhere don’t come along often.” —John Green
From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You, a riveting novel that traces the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives.
In Shaker Heights, a placid, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned—from the layout of the winding roads, to the colors of the houses, to the successful lives its residents will go on to lead. And no one embodies this spirit more than Elena Richardson, whose guiding principle is playing by the rules.
Enter Mia Warren—an enigmatic artist and single mother—who arrives in this idyllic bubble with her teenaged daughter Pearl, and rents a house from the Richardsons. Soon Mia and Pearl become more than tenants: all four Richardson children are drawn to the mother-daughter pair. But Mia carries with her a mysterious past and a disregard for the status quo that threatens to upend this carefully ordered community.
When old family friends of the Richardsons attempt to adopt a Chinese-American baby, a custody battle erupts that dramatically divides the town—and puts Mia and Elena on opposing sides. Suspicious of Mia and her motives, Elena is determined to uncover the secrets in Mia’s past. But her obsession will come at unexpected and devastating costs.
Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, and the ferocious pull of motherhood—and the danger of believing that following the rules can avert disaster.- amazon
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I am sharing with you some of the best sellers from my amazon account for the month of January!!!! Some of the things I purchased myself and others my readers purchased and opened my eyes to really great things!!!!
This little machine makes the best and fastest sunny side up eggs…perfect for avocado toast….
This is the best bathing suit cover-up…I wore the black all the time in Miami and ordered the turquoise when I got home!!!!!
This is so perfect for storing sweaters and other bulky items in your closet….
This is the BEST Dyson hairdryer dupe for only $40…its so powerful…and I LOVE the cool blast feature!!!
Here is the BEST kitchen runner…..
This is a great self-tanner!!!!
I have heard rave reviews for this mascara…its in my cart….
A reader sent this to me after my leopard dress post..I just ordered..I cannot wait to see what it is like in person!!!
I just read that Daphne Oz is the new Weight Watchers Ambassador. Daphne is the uber-talented chef/author daughter of Dr. Oz. You should check her out. When I read about how much she loves WW, I decided to search for some WW friendly recipes. And since we received a bunch of requests for healthier lower-calorie recipes….this 4 point Sunshine Cake looked like a good choice….it only has 4 points and if you are not familiar with the Weight Watchers program, that is very good…you can definitely have a slice or 2!!!! I just took mine out of the oven and am about to go and ice it!!! Bon Appetit!!!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix (18 oz cake mix works with this too)
- 1 (20 oz) can crushed pineapple (do not drain)
- 1 (8 oz) container fat-free cool whip (12 oz is ok)
- 1 1 oz package of instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 (11oz) can of mandarin oranges, drained
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a bowl, mix yellow cake mix and pineapple. Do not drain the pineapple.
- Spray a 9×13 cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour cake mix you mixed together in step 2 into a pan and bake for approx 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing together the whipped dessert topping, the package of instant pudding (dry mix only), and the mandarin oranges(drained). Set frosting in a refrigerator to set. Frost when the cake has thoroughly cooled.
Wrap It Up is at it again!!!!! They are doing some really fun things for Valentine’s Day and have expanded into wrapping all types of gifts throughout the year. Wrap It Up is also now a vendor on The Knot as a resource for wrapping Wedding & Shower Presents and Favors!!! Consider them for all your wrapping needs from Birthdays, to Baby Presents, they do it all. Some of my favorite projects are highlighted below….To order or arrange for a pick up of your items to be wrapped, email wrapitup4596@gmail.com.
The week’s book club choice, The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell is a Good Morning America Cover to Cover Book Club pick…I promise you, you will stay up wayyyyy too late reading this book…here is the story…..
Be careful who you let in.
Soon after her twenty-fifth birthday, Libby Jones returns home from work to find the letter she’s been waiting for her entire life. She rips it open with one driving thought: I am finally going to know who I am.
She soon learns not only the identity of her birth parents, but also that she is the sole inheritor of their abandoned mansion on the banks of the Thames in London’s fashionable Chelsea neighborhood, worth millions. Everything in Libby’s life is about to change. But what she can’t possibly know is that others have been waiting for this day as well—and she is on a collision course to meet them.
Twenty-five years ago, police were called to 16 Cheyne Walk with reports of a baby crying. When they arrived, they found a healthy ten-month-old happily cooing in her crib in the bedroom. Downstairs in the kitchen lay three dead bodies, all dressed in black, next to a hastily scrawled note. And the four other children reported to live at Cheyne Walk were gone.
In The Family Upstairs, the master of “bone-chilling suspense” (People) brings us the can’t-look-away story of three entangled families living in a house with the darkest of secrets.
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Super Bowl Sunday is the perfect day to settle in and shop online!! I have partnered with TJ Maxx online to bring you some awesome finds. Their site is sooo great. They have a “Runway” section where they feature high end designer clothing, shoes and accessories at bargain prices. I also LOVE their home section. I have bought some great items to spruce up around the house. Def sign up for their emails, each week you will receive new arrivals and they are really really good!!!
I love this runner for a kitchen…
Such great storage baskets!!!
This mirror is perfect for a beach house, pool house or cabana!!!!!
These are my favorite faux fur pillows….they are great for any room!!!!
This table is really incredible…I need to figure out where I can put it…
A satin pillowcase makes a great gift!!!!!
This is such a cute top!!!
This is a great swimsuit!!!!
This is the best hairbrush ever!!! It’s usually much more $$$$
Love these sunglasses!!!!
They also have the newest cat-eye sunglass style!!!
This jacket is such a great closet staple!!!!
This mini bag is adorable and I love the color!!!
These shoes are so cool….
What a great looking tote….totally timeless
These are great jeans….
Such cute sandals…
This is a beautiful top!!!