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Can't wait to hear what you think! I have had this one my bookshelf for about 2 years and have yet to read it. ]]> Review7604446634 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 07:21:58 -0700 /review/show/7604446634 Shine with Shauna gave 5 stars to Will (Hardcover) by Will Smith
This was brilliant on audio. It is narrated by Will Smith, and it's a whole experience!

It is fascinating to read about someone's life journey, especially one that had such a presence in my childhood, teenage and young adult years through music and film. I really enjoyed hearing about his role models, some worth emulating and others not so much. There are so many stories behind the story of Will Smith. Highly recommend.

"Money and success don't change people; they merely amplify what is already there."

"Never argue with a fool, because from a distance, people can't tell who's who."

"Be nice to everybody you pass on your way up, coz you just might have to pass them again on your way down." ]]> ReadStatus9518268022 Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:41:56 -0700 /review/show/7634426689 Shine with Shauna is currently reading Butter by Asako Yuzuki
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In the author's note, MacMillan is described as someone who inspires others to "create the life of their dreams". I feel like that sentiment accurately describes this sweet mix of women's fiction and romance.

Georgiana (aka Gigi) is a walking contradiction. She has always wanted to escape her small hometown of Mackinac Island, seeking the adventures, infinite possibilities and unknowns found in the rest of the country. Yet...deep down she craves the stability and warmth found in her roots. Finding herself back on Mackinac Island for the summer months provides her the opportunity to figure it all out. This is such a beautiful multigenerational story that purposefully focuses on the women of the family, pillars that are flawed but faithful. And, let's not forget Mackinac Island. This is one of the few books that I have read in which the setting actually has a voice. Clever!

Thank you to Harper Muse for this advanced digital copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are entirely my own.

I am pretty confident that you will be craving fudge and the smell of lilacs in bloom. Hazards of having a love for reading! ]]> UserFollowing328264987 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 09:29:10 -0700 /user/show/93751-gail Shine with Shauna is now following Gail ]]> ReadStatus9512628498 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:48:51 -0700 /review/show/7630515748 Shine with Shauna wants to read The Death of Us by Abigail Dean
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