Monday, May 11, 2026

Good Joy, Bad Joy by Mikki Brammer

What a perfect name for the main character and what a beautiful, heartwarming read!!

Joy brings joy and makes you laugh at how she misbehaves at age 89 which explains the title.

Joy and her best friend since they were eight years old still support each other, and Joy now needs to support Hazel more than ever since she is dying from cancer.

Even though the topic is  a bit depressing, the way Ms. Brammer writes and puts laughter into the book makes it actually a feel good book.

GOOD JOY, BAD JOY is a tribute to lasting friendship, doing things you have never done before as you age, and knowing you CAN do anything at any time in your life.

If you need an uplifting read with wonderful characters, you will want to add this book to your TBR.   5/5

Thank you to the publisher for a copy of this book.  All opinions are my own.



It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 5/11/2026

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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 BRUNSWICK by Callie Murray - review will be on June 6, 2026.

Excellent historical fiction about The Kindertransport.

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MARION by Leah Rowan - review will be on June 3, 2025.

Oh...this is a good one!!

Marion isn't the "real" you - she comes out at times and does things that shouldn't be done!!

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ROAD TRIP by Mary Kay Anderson - review will be on June 2, 2026.

Another fun read!! 

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THE WINDSOR AFFAIR by Melanie Benjamin - spotlight will be on June 2, 2025.

Too many royal names - too confusing about who was who and what was going on.  

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THE BURNING SIDE by Sarah Damoff - review will be on May 23, 2026.

I finished this book, but it wasn't a favorite for me.

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A SPRINKLE OF SWEET SEREDIPITY - review will be on May 21, 2026.

LOVE her books.  Adorable cover, and the book is simply wonderful - great characters and heartwarming.

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GOOD JOY, BAD JOY by Mikki Brammer - review will be on May 20, 2026.

I enjoyed her other book THE COLLECTED REGRETS OF CLOVER, and this book is just as good.

DO NOT MISS THIS ONE - it is heartwarming and cozy!!

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THE HOPE KEEPER by Heather Webb - review will be on May 19, 2026.

Always an enjoyable read by Ms. Webb - and look at that gorgeous cover!!

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THE ANNIVERSARY by Alex Finlay - review will be on May 14, 2026.

Oh yes...typical Alex Finlay - tension and fantastic.

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THE MAY HOUSE by Jillian Cantor - review will be on May 12, 2026.

Enjoyable read - sisters making memories!!

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THE PARISIAN CHAPTER by Janet Skeslien Charles  - spotlight is in the book's title.

Wasn't catching my interest.

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A LITTLE BIT BAD by Cassandra Neyenesch - spotlight is in the book's title.

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SUMMER STATE OF MIND by Kristy Woodson Harvey - review is in the book's title.

Heartwarming with characters you will love.

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THE ISLAND CLUB by Nicola Harrison - review is in the book's title.

Set in the 1950's.  Rich wives depending on their husbands.   I enjoyed the women and how they grew.

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MS. MEBEL GOES BACK TO THE CHOPPING BLOCK by Jesse Q. Sutanto - review is in the book's title.

Oh my...such a fun read.  You will LOVE Mebel.

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THE HOTEL GUEST by Rosemary Hennigan - spotlight is in the book's title.

Not my cup of tea - couldn't get interested.

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Book Currently Reading:

THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP by RaeAnne Thayne - review will be on June 6, 2026.

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Books Up Next:

THE LAST TIME WE DROWNED by Saratoga Schaefer - review will be on June 8, 2026.

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BEACH THRILLER by Jamie Day - review will be on June 9, 2026.
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LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 by Eliza Knight - review will be on June 11, 2026.

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THE CALAMITY CLUB by Kathryn Stockett - review will be on June 15, 2026.

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SUMMER'S NEVER OVER by Darby Bozeman - review will be on June 18, 2026.

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DEATH WAS NOT ON THE GUEST LIST by Jenni L. Walsh - review will be on June 20, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP by RaeAnne Thayne - review will be on June 6, 2026.

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THE ARTFUL ANNA HARRIS by Tracy Maton - review will be on July 3, 2026.

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

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

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

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

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MEET IN PARIS by Kristin Harmel - review will be on July 28, 2028.

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

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

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

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WHEN LEMONS GIVE YOU LIFE by Anna Johnston - review will be on August 5, 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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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU by Allison Brennan - review will be on September 15, 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 STORY BAKER by Carsten Henn - review will be on October 13, 2026.

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PEREGRINE HILL by Nina De Gramont - 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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