Quick Peaks
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Olive, Again- Quick Peak
Summary: This is a collection of short stories that revolve around the town in Maine, Olive Kitteridge lives in. Many of the stories revolve around Olive as she and those around her age and eventually pass. Hook: Olive who on first appearance is outspoken and has a hard exterior, is really a deeply complex character and has raw human emotions Important Aspects: Aging, loneliness, Family dynamics Conclusion: Olive passes, but not before teaching us how to live humanely until the very end. Similar Books: We Live In Water, The Other People We Married If you like this, read that: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi If you read this do this: Visit…
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The Hating Game- Quick Peak
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The Hating Game- Quick Peak
Summary: Josh and Lucy are forced to work together when their publisher houses merge. At the same level working the same job at opposing sides they develop a hate for each other. When a new position opens up they are forced to take it up a notch to best each other to become boss. When things heat up at work their game takes an interesting turn outside. Hook: Can two people filled with such contempt ever work as lovers? Can hate ever turn to love? Important Aspects: Workplace Romance, Can enemies ever become friends? Quotes: “The trick is to find that one person who can give it back as good as…
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The Mother-In-Law Quick Peak
Summary: Lucy’s mother in law has always been very standoffish and distant, not the one she was hoping for when she married Ollie, especially after her own mother passed so young. When her mother in law turns up dead, and Lucy is a suspect, finding out the truth may be a lot more complicated than you ever expected. Hook: A domestic thriller that will keep you guessing right until the very end. Important Aspects: Relationships between mother and daughters in law Quotes: “I worked hard for everything I ever cared about. And nothing I ever cared about cost a single cent.” Similar Books: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste…
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Dear Edward- Quick Peak
Summary: The story follows the passengers aboard a plane which is going to crash. Simultaneously it follows the life of the boy who is the soul survivor of the crash, and what happens to him in the aftermath. Hook: What would it feel like to be the soul survivor of a mass tragic event.Important Aspects: Public events do not necessarily mean private people want to live public lives. Conclusion: It takes more strength than luck to survive. Similar Books: I could draw similarities to The Goldfinch in being the lone survivor and what that does to a person long term If you like this read that: Educated, while the storylines…
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Perfect – Quick Peak
Summary: The book follows an eleven year old and his summer of terror when his mother seemingly makes a mistake, and he and who he thinks is his best friend try to fix it. It also tells the life of a much older man who is working in a store during the holiday season and unfolds a family’s terrible truth. Hook: No one is perfect. Important Aspects: This book documents how different relationships shape whole lives; Best friends, mothers and sons, coworkers. Conclusion: It is important to forgive others, but sometimes it is more important to forgive yourself Similar Books: Things You Save in a Fire If you like this…
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Riding the Elephant- Quick Peak
Riding the Elephant by Craig FergusonSummary: Craig tells stories throughout his life, with some insights on the lessons he learned from those events Hook: It reads much like a monologue, a little clippy, fast paced, and humorous Important Aspects: You’ll laugh and cry, and really think about some quite deep insights Quotes: True love in its purest form Conclusion: If you think Craig Ferguson is just a funny man, you are going to be pleasantly surprised by the thoughts, insights and his quips. Good humor does more than make you laugh, it should make you think and help you heal. This book does just that. Similar Books: Princess Diaries by…
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Where’d You Go Bernadette- Quick Peak
Summary: Bernadette is a mom to a wonderfully smart child who is trying to take the family on a celebration trip to Antarctica before she goes off to prep school. She is wife to a top executive at Microsoft. Despite having ‘it all’ in Seattle, she is deeply troubled and hiding a deep secret. It isn’t until all is lost, that she is truly discovered. Hook: Who is Bernadette and why is she really missing? Important Aspects: Motherhood’s affect on genius Similar Books: Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple If you like this read that: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine If you read this do this: Watch the movie,…