Monday, June 22, 2026

Spotlight of All The Little Ways by Laura Lekkos


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ALL THE LITTLE WAYS


LAURA LEKKOS
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF CASSIDY LAPOINTE OF WUNDERKIND PR 

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A layered, emotionally intelligent novel about love, sisterhood, chosen family, and the complicated truths that surface during pregnancy.

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June 9, 2026
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PRAISE FOR ALL THE LITTLE WAYS:

"A perfect summer read--it's got the heart, the glamour, the zeitgeisty lifestyles, the career details that are so delicious, and the surprises that keep you turning the pages. You won't leave the pool until you've finished." –Plum Sykes, New York Times bestselling author of Wives Like Us and Bergdorf Blondes


“Funny, compassionate, and full of hilariously sharp observations about the absurd expectations we place on women, this is a story of friendship you won’t want to put down. Beneath the humor lies a profound tenderness that Lekkos reveals with true grace in this totally satisfying debut.” –Marjan Kamali, New York Times bestselling author of The Lion Women of Tehran


"A poignant and big-hearted debut, All the Little Ways explores modern womanhood and the relationships that define us with insight and humor. It will have you laughing, crying, and calling your best friend." –Domenica Ruta, New York Times bestselling author of With or Without You: A Memoir and All the Mothers: A Novel


"A page-turning, heartfelt novel about friendship, family, and the unexpected moments that end up meaning everything. With pitch-perfect humor and true emotional depth, ALL THE LITTLE WAYS introduces characters so real and lovable, you’ll be thinking about them long after you finish the book." –Loretta Rothschild, author of Finding Grace


"An all-too-relatable, vivid depiction of the struggles of making motherhood and work-life work together." –Zibby Owens

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ABOUT ALL THE LITTLE WAYS:

Victoria and Liz are diametrically opposed. Victoria is a powerful businesswoman; Liz is trapped in an awful job on an insufferable reality show; Victoria avoids motherhood, while Liz longs for it – but when unexpected pregnancies bring them together, the two form a powerful bond, leaning on each other to navigate important decisions about family, career, and love.

As they grow more secure in their futures with each other’s support, though, the friends confront a shocking turn of events that will change the course of both their lives. Victoria and Liz then must reckon with their relationships, their impending journeys of motherhood, and the strength of their own bond in this unforgettable work of women’s fiction.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


Laura Lekkos is a screenwriter and author.


Her credits include Amazon MGM’s Relationship Goals, and she is the adapting writer of Maurene Goo’s Somewhere Only We Know for Netflix.


Laura is behind the screenplay for Amazon Prime’s recent movie, Relationship Goals, and has many exciting projects ahead, including Jennifer Probst’s The Marriage Bargain and Maurene Goo’s Somewhere Only We Know for Netflix.


Laura’s screenwriting prowess shines through her fiction, resulting in a rich novel with sharp dialogue, tight pacing, and high-stakes emotional tension.


She is especially passionate about writing female-focused stories and has worked with various studios, including Amazon, Netflix, Sony, Universal, and Lionsgate.


She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

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It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 6/22/2026

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

THE WOMEN IN WHITE by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 4, 2026.

A very dark, creepy read.

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BUYER BEWARE by Catherine Ryan Howard - spotlight will be on July 29, 2026.

Wasn’t connecting with the two timelines.

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THE WHISPER by Chelsea Iversen - spotlight will be on July 31, 2026.

Couldn’t get into it!!

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THE MORTAL ENEMY MURDER CLUB by Gloria Chao - spotlight will be on July 30, 2026.

Not what I thought it would be.
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MEET IN PARIS by Kristin Harmel - review will be on July 28, 2028.

Disappointed - I normally LOVE her books.

This one isn’t historical fiction, but a story about people heading to Paris for one reason or another.  There are TOO many characters.  

I’ll be looking forward to her next historical fiction book.

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THE STORY KEEPER by Kelly Rimmer - review will be on July 21, 2026.

Ohhhhh….DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!!  A book within a book and just an amazing read!!  

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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING by Lisa Scottoline - review will be on July 18, 2026.

A good one, but not her best.

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THE SINS OF SUMMER DAUGHTERS by Lo Patrick - spotlight will be on July 15, 2026.

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THE HALF LIFE by Rachel Beanland - spotlight will be on July 14, 2026.

Wasn’t working for me.  

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THE WEDDING WEEK by Aisha Saeed - spotlight will be on July 11, 2026.

Wasn’t connecting to the book.  Hope it works for you.

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PRETTY DEAD THINGS by Kelsey Cox - spotlight will be on July 8, 2026.

Very disappointed - I LOVED her first book.  

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MOST ARDENTLY YOURS by Freya Sampson - spotlight will be on July 7, 2026.

I normally LOVE her books.  It just wasn’t working.

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THE HOUSEWIFE by Natalie Barelli - review will be on July 1, 2026.

Ohhhh...what a ride!!  You will LOVE this book if you are a reader of mysteries and love a crazy main character.

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THE NEIGHBORS ARE WATCHING by Aggie Blum Thompson - review will be on June 30, 2026.

A good mystery...nosey neighbors that all have something to hide.

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WHISPER CREEK by Allison Brennan - review will be on June 24, 2026.

Ohhhh...it's so good!!

Has the signature tension we can expect from Allison Brennan. 

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WORSE THAN STRANGERS by Kyleigh Leddy - spotlight will also be on June 23, 2026.

Love the cover.  Didn't connect with the storyline.

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IT COULD HAVE BEEN HER by Lisa Jewell - spotlight will be on June 23, 2026.

Disappointed - it is very confusing.

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DEATH WAS NOT ON THE GUEST LIST by Jenni L. Walsh - spotlight is in the book's title.

Not enjoying the read so I will do a spotlight.

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SUMMER'S NEVER OVER by Darby Bozeman - spotlight is in the book's title.

Not enjoyable for me - doing a spotlight instead of a review.

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LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 by Eliza Knight - review will be on June 11, 2026.

Fun and nostalgic - great characters and storyline.

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BEACH THRILLER by Jamie Day - review will be on June 9, 2026.

Ohhhhh...a good one!!  Not scary, just good.

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Book Currently Reading:

WHEN LEMONS GIVE YOU LIFE by Anna Johnston - review will be on August 5, 2026.

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Books Up Next:

THE CALAMITY CLUB by Kathryn Stockett - review will be on a future date.

Sounds good, but putting this on hold for now - it is 600+ pages.

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PRETTY AS A PEACH by Grace Helena Walz - review will be on August 10, 2026.

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THE MATCHMAKER'S COTTAGE by Kat Sloane - review will be on August 12, 2026.

LOVE the cover!!

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THE ONE WHO WALKED AWAY by Karen Rose - review will be on August 14, 2026.

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HOW TO FIND ROMANCE IN A BOOKSHOP by Poppy Alexander - review will be on August 18, 2026.

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A FINE LAYER OF DUST by Barbara Conrey - review will be on September 1, 2026.

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THE MYSTIC AND THE MISSING GIRL by Vikki VanSickle - review will be on September 8, 2026.

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A BEAUTIFUL LIE by Tanya Grant - review will be on September 9, 2026.

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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU by Allison Brennan - review will be on September 15, 2026.

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THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN by Nanako Hanada - review will be on September 16, 2026.

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BLUE JEAN SUMMER by Maggie Gates - review will be on September 17, 2026.

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A DEADLY ENTANGLEMENT by Cathy Pegau - review will be on September 18, 2026.

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FALLING FOR PEACHTREE BLUFF by Kristy Woodson Harvey - review will be on September 19, 2026.

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THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS by Meg Anderson - review will be on October 6, 2026.

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THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay - review will be on October 7, 2026.

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THE STORY BAKER by Carsten Henn - review will be on October 13, 2026.

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RED SEAL by Rosa Kwon Easton - review will be on October 18, 2026.

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MISSING MOLLY by Natalie Barelli - review will be on October 21, 2026.

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PEREGRINE HILL by Nina De Gramont - review will be on November 10, 2026.

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WHEN THEY FIND ME by Carter Wilson -  review will be on November 11, 2026.

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THE BUREAU OF UNKNOWN FATES by Gaëlle Nohant - review will be on December 8, 2026.

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MURDER UNABRIDGED by P. J. Nelson - review will be on December 1, 2026.

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SCREAM CITY by Hannah Norrissey - review will be on January 26, 2027.

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