reprieve from the cold in the pages of another place

Good morning, Loves. It has been bone-chilling cold in Boston and temperatures are supposed to dip into the teens this week. I don't know about you, but the biting wind, cold car seats, and chattering teeth have me clamoring to stay indoors, drink tea, soak in a lavender-infused bath, and cozy on up with a good read.

Here is what has been on my bedside table as of late:

Gone Girl, by Gillian Flynn: There is a reason this book has been on the bestsellers list. It is full of twist and turns and will catch you completely off guard. Just when you think you know what's going on - think again.

Girls In White Dresses, by Jennifer Close: This is a comical, light read revolving around a circle of close girlfriends. It had me laughing out loud. It will bring you back to your early adult years and make you remember what it was like trying to navigate the waters between years of college parties to engagements and babies.

Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan: I'm in the process of reading this book, and so far I think it may be my favorite of the three. The story revolves around three generations of the Kellehers, a huge Irish family, who spend their summers in Maine. Theirs is a story filled with sibling rivalry, alcohol, catholic guilt, and ultimately the ties that bind them together.

Speaking of books....Did you enter my book giveaway?  You can enter here to win a copy of Paris: An Inspiring Tour of the City's Creative Heart, by Janelle McCulloch. It's packed with gorgeous photography and reveals hidden gems in each arrondissement of Paris.

What is on your bedside table? Have you read any of these? What is your opinion on them?

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