This Perfectly Imperfect Life

Two weeks from today, on October 1st, This Secret Thing , the new fiction book from Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, will be released by Lake Union Publishing . As the countdown to publication day quickly approaches, I thought we'd kick things off with an exclusive author interview : Welcome to The Eclectic Spoonie, Marybeth! This is my first author interview in several years, and the first on this blog; I'm honored you're here. Let me start off by saying that I could have read This Secret Thing in one sitting had life not had other plans for my time this month! Un-put-down-able. And truly my favorite of yours to date. Yes, I do say that after every one of your books, and yes, I mean it every time. (“Thank you so much for saying that!” -MMW)   While I’ve included the synopsis below (it appears after the interview), can we start off by you telling us briefly in your own words what This Secret Thing is about?   This Secret Thing is about a group of women who—at the beginning of the...

May your day be magical no matter the weather! And for a look back at a Halloween-ish article from my old blog, This Perfectly Imperfect Life, please click  here to read Late To The Party.

Happy Friday! I just finished up this magical book, The Girl Who Chased The Moon, by Sarah Addison Allen via my library and Overdrive 5 stars.  Next up is The Christmas Boutique by Jennifer Chiaverini. What are you reading during this last weekend of October?

#partner / #freebook Thank you to Haley at  Wunderkind PR  and  HarperCollins  for reaching out to me about Jenna Blum's newest novel, #TheLostFamily, just released this week! I can't wait to start this one. That cover?! I read #ThoseWhoSaveUs (by Jenna Blum) several years ago, and it's still with me; one of my all time favorites. And once I'm finished with this new one, I have a special surprise for all of you... So stay tuned!  Head on over to my Instagram to enter to win a copy of this book! Click here . Publisher Synopsis:  "In 1965 Manhattan , patrons flock to Masha’s to savor its brisket bourguignon and impeccable service and to admire its dashing owner and head chef Peter Rashkin. With his movie-star good looks and tragic past, Peter, a survivor of Auschwitz , is the most eligible bachelor in town. But Peter does not care for the parade of eligible women who come to the restaurant hoping to catch his eye. He has resigned himself to ...

Hello everyone and welcome back to my humble blog abode here! Today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on this delightful upcoming release, The Summer Of New Beginnings by beloved Southern author Bette Lee Crosby, due out next week. First off the Synopsis: "Aspiring journalist Meghan Briggs has always been the responsible one in the family. So when her father passes away unexpectedly, leaving behind his at-risk business, she steps up to save his legacy—even if that means putting her own dreams on hold. Tracy couldn’t be more different from her sister. She’s always been the rebellious type, without much direction in life. But in the wake of her latest romantic disaster, she finds herself moving back home as a single mother. As Tracy experiences the difficulties of new motherhood, Meghan faces her own struggle: trying not to fall for the stray puppy she rescued. This is no time for attachments—not to the adorable “Sox,” whose owner is bound to turn up any day, and certa...

I finished @maryalicemonroe's #BeachHouseForRent earlier and I'm still 😩💔 because this is my favorite series of hers and it's over 😢 But I loved it, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! Classic MAM writing, transported me right to the Lowcountry, making me yearn more than ever to take that trip back which we just haven't gotten around to yet. So grab your copy starting 6/20! #bookrec #digiARC #reading #amreading #readinglife #bookblogger #bookreview #readersofinstagram #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #bookstagram #kindle  #springreads #summerreads #beachreads #fiction #womensfiction #frommyshelf #southernlit #junereads #myperfectlyimperfectview #thisperfectlyimperfectlife @gallerybooks

With everything going on, (see prev post) I forgot to post this 🤦🏻‍♀️ With Memorial Day now behind us, aka the unofficial start of Summer, it's officially time for Summer Reading y'all 🎉 And while beach reads are pretty great, lakeside reads are pretty sweet too ☺️ Happy Summer Reading!  #summerreads #lakesidereads #summerreading #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #bookstagram #bookclub #bookblogger #readinglife #readersofinstagram #reading #mayreads #junereads #frommyshelf #beachreads  #myperfectlyimperfectview #thisperfectlyimperfectlife @mgablewriter @stmartinspress

#bookmail 🎉 @author_lisa_wingate's #BeforeWeWereYours coming out 6/6! TY @penguinrandomhouse! Oh and Stay Tuned for a special announcement regarding this particular read, coming soon 🙊  #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #bookclub #bookstagram #bookblogger #readinglife #readersofinstagram #summerreads #booksofsummer #myperfectlyimperfectview #thisperfectlyimperfectlife @randomhouse

My goodness, this book! Just finishing @elliegg's latest #TheForbiddenGarden (out now) and Loved It! As a gardener myself, the gardening/gardener aspect would've been enough to engage me, but add a well-woven mystery along with a dash of romance? And I couldn't put it down! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+ Exceptional fiction! #bookrec  #bookreview #bookblogger #bookish #bookworm #booknerd #bookstagram #frommyshelf #readinglife #readersofinstagram #springreads #mayreads #myperfectlyimperfectview #thisperfectlyimperfectlife

🎉 @mgablewriter's latest #TheBookOfSummer 💙 Thank you @stmartinspress! I can't wait to get started. Oh and Stay Tuned for my special announcement about this particular read, coming soon 🙊 #bookish #booknerd #bookworm #bookstagram #bookclub #readinglife #readersofinstagram #springreads #summerreads #beachreads #booksofsummer #frontporchview #myperfectlyimperfectview #thisperfectlyimperfectlife

What is the one book you would recommend reading this Winter? Today I'm sharing with you my thoughts on The Chilbury Ladies' Choir A Novel by Jennifer Ryan, my first 5 star read of 2017, and my recommendation for the SheReads #OneBookWinter book rec across social media day today! Genre: Historical Fiction, Fiction Source: NetGalley / Crown Publishing (e-edition ARC) Release Date: Next Tuesday, February 14, 2017 Synopsis from NetGalley: ""Just because the men have gone to war, why do we have to close the choir? And precisely when we need it most!" As England enters World War II's dark early days, spirited music professor Primrose Trent, recently arrived to the village of Chilbury, emboldens the women of the town to defy the Vicar's stuffy edict to shutter the church's choir in the absence of men and instead "carry on singing." Resurrecting themselves as "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir," the women of this small vil...