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Bradeigh Godfrey

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September 16, 2017March 28, 2018 bradeighgodfrey

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#throwbackthursday to a book I read and enjoyed a year ago! It’s such a rarity to read books that have anything to do with my field of medicine (I’m a physiatrist, or a specialist in rehabilitation medicine) and it was especially lovely to read one so is funny, heartwarming, and engaging. One of my favorite messages from this book is that life doesn’t always turn out the way you’d hoped or planned, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful. Can’t we all relate to the feeling that reality doesn’t always match our expectations? I’ve heard it called “grieving the gap”—the gap between what we wanted and what we actually got. Once we grieve that gap, we can move on and learn to love the life we have. Have you read this one yet? If so, what did you think? I’ll add that @katherinecenter has a new book coming out this summer and it’s equally heartwarming and engaging (I’ll post both reviews in my stories today). Have a wonderful Thursday! . . . . #bookstagram #booksandflowers #readersofinstagram #readersofinsta #bibliophile #booknerd #howtowalkaway #katherinecenter #favoritereads #instaread

⭐️ Review ⭐️ Smart, funny, and over-the-top! This story follows three fictional mom bloggers in Australia, each falling into a classic Mommy-blogger archetype: the aspirational mom with the gorgeous kitchen and perfect abs, the crunchy mom with the farmhouse and the homeschooled children, and the working mom with the overscheduled life and mountain of mom guilt. When they’re each nominated for a prestigious blogging award—and could get a nice cash infusion into their blog if they win—these women will do anything to make sure they come out on top. I went into this book expecting cardboard characters and hilarious hijinks—and while there were definitely hijinks, these characters had serious depth. Yes, we get the obligatory look behind the perfect Instagram curtain and their not-so-perfect lives, but we also see the real women behind the machine. I had a LOT of fun reading this book but it also made me think about motherhood, marriage, social media, and the price of perfection. The writing is sharp and wry, the voices for each character are distinct, and the conclusion was satisfying. Definitely recommended! This released in 2017 in Australia and has a brand-new cover for its US release on June 3. Perfect for fans of mom-dramas on TV or readers/followers of moms on social media. Do you follow any mom bloggers or instagram moms? I’ve periodically followed Design Mom, Nie Nie, and Rachel Hollis. Who are your favorites? . . Thanks @Netgalley and @legendpress for a free digital copy in exchange for an honest review. . . . . . #themummybloggers #bookstagram #bookreview #womensfiction #netgalley #chicklit #momblogger #funnybook #booknerd #bibliophile #readersofinsta #readersofinstagram #bradeighbooksit

Thank you @berkleypub #partner for this delightful gift: The Bookish Life of Nina Hill! I adored Nina’s story. Who among us can relate to a slightly neurotic, anxious bibliophile who tends to make lists and bury herself in books rather than engage with reality? Um...definitely not me. Ha! Everyone has a different set of five perfect things. Check out the list above for Nina’s. Mine are: 1. Books! 2. Fresh peaches 3. Puppies 4. Chocolate 5. Mountains Is this one on your list? Definitely put it there if it’s not already! And do your Five Perfect Things overlap with mine or Nina’s? . . . . #thebookishlifeofninahill #fiveperfectthings #bookstagram #bookmail #bibliophile #readersofinstagram #booknerd #booklover #instaread #instareads

Confession: if I don’t immerse myself in stories regularly—whether by reading or writing—I start to go a little nutso. Specifically, the little nasty voices in my head get louder and louder: anxiety, stress, negative self-talk. It’s been an insanely busy month and May is only halfway over. Between end-of-school activities and sports for my kids, my daughter’s birthday, Mother’s Day, end-of-academic-year stuff at work, writing-related stressors, and those dang SEASONAL ALLERGIES, I’ve felt overwhelmed. So. I’m vowing to take some time tomorrow to recenter. To think about where I want to go with my writing. To spend time outdoors, also some time with a book in my hands. To quiet the nasty voices and listen to MY voice. What do you do when you need to recenter yourself? . . . . #bookstagram #savingmeghan #confessiontime #reallife #booklover #writersofinstagram #readersofinstagram

⭐️ Review ⭐️ In a bookstagram world full of thrillers and suspense, is there room for a quirky, character-driven novel? I say YES! Andrew is a lonely, forty-two year old single guy who spends his days at work searching for next-of-kin for people who have died alone. At home, he spends his evenings in solitude, chatting with other model train aficionados online. Unfortunately, everyone at work thinks he’s happily married with two kids, a fiction he created after a misunderstanding at work, and since then he’s continued this fantasy. But when new employee Peggy joins his workplace, he begins to consider that he may need to rethink this fictional life he’s leading. I surprised myself by truly enjoying this book! Andrew is a lovely, relatable character. The humor is wry and at times a little dark, which I love. As we slowly get to know Andrew—and the past he’s trying to forget—it’s impossible not to root for him. I kept thinking of all the lonely people out in the world, and how we all need connection with other people—even those of us who are introverts. Without basic human connection, we start to wither away. Sweet, funny, touching, and ultimately uplifting, this has been compared to Eleanor Oliphaunt but reminded me more of Nick Hornsby stories. Recommended! If you chose this for your #bookofthemonth choice this month, I think you’ll enjoy your choice! Releases May 28. Thanks to Netgalley and @penguinbooks for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review! Is it on your list? Do you enjoy quirky character-driven novels? I definitely do, but I have to feel connected to the character and the writing voice. . . . . #hownottodiealone #bookreview #netgalley #contemporaryfiction #bibliophile #bookstagram

Happy Saturday! Here’s a pretty blue bookstack to get you through your day. I have yard work to do and a soccer game to attend, but I’m hoping to catch some time out in my hammock with my current read: Saving Meghan. . . What are you reading this weekend? . . . . . #saturdayreads #bookstack #bookstagram #flowersandbooks #booknerd #bibliophile

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