Ash and Sarah Read and Ramble

Starling House by Alex E. Harrow FIVE STAR READ we LOVED it! From the very beginning we loved Opal and everything about this story, and no that is not an exaggeration. This was a Reese's Book Club pick, so we're anxiously awaiting the screen adaptation- which we took the liberty of casting Opal and Arthur for ourselves thanks.  Email us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @Ashand...

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros!  While we can't really say that she completely won us over with the second installment of her series, it is an improvement. And truly, does anyone else just love Tairn as much as we do? SPOILERS AHEAD so beware! *And if you have not read Crescent City HOSAB please just end this episode 2 minutes early. You've been warned!* 

Our Princess of Pop! Britney released a beautiful, vulnerable, brave memoir- The Woman in Me. Get it. Read it. There are so many feelings. Let's talk about them.  ********** Email us thoughts/comments/questions at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara  ********* THERE ARE SEVERAL TRIGGER WARNINGS PLEASE READ THROUGH AND BE AWARE************ TW: domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, self harm, suicide, kidnapping, addiction, grief  This story was insanely complex,  wonderful, and devastating. We are still feeling shockwaves of emotion after completing it. Let's get into it.  Send us your thoughts...

The September House by Carissa Orlando! HAPPY HALLOWEEN SPOOKY FRIENDS!!! I hope everyone picked up this book. It was literally the perfect ghost story. Characters were incredible. Themes were deep and dark. It was honestly hilarious. We loved it!  Can't wait to see the movie! (We're speaking it into existence).  Send us your thoughts/comments at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta...

The Only One Left by Riley Sager! This one was PHENOMENAL. We loved every second of this mystery and the ending absolutely BLEW US. We're still reeling over this story. Get it. Read it. Send us your thoughts at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @Ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson * This one took a minute to get into it but wow when you did, it really took off! We loved the spooky, witchy vibes in this book. We fell in love with the characters and rooted so hard for Immanuelle and Ezra. WE CAN'T WAIT TO FIND THE SEQUEL!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE?!  Email us your thoughts at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @Ashandsarahreadan...

To kick off season two we decided to go the Panic! At The Disco route with naming the episode. I hope you all watch it scroll along your screen to figure out what it says. Happy Year TWO!  We're starting this spooky season with Don't Let Her Stay by Nicola Sanders.... We absolutely understand why no one can shut up about this book, and we raged all the way through it in one sitting. Let&...

The Measure by Nikki Erlick! How long is your life? What if you could find out? Would you want to? Today we discuss The Measure. The concept of it is something we as a society often ask ourselves. Would you want to know? What would happen? It's fascinating. The way that everything changes with just one little bit of information about the future. There's no wrong answer. Send us your opin...

One True Loves By Taylor Jenkins Reid! What would you do if your husband went missing and was pronounced dead, only to be rescued 3 years later and is now coming home to meet your new fiancé? What an insane choice and premise for this super cute and distractingly deep story. We loved it. We're on opposite teams per usual but tell us who you think is right!  Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com...

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross!! THIS. This one was such a standout from this year! It is disappearing from the shelves so if you happen to see it, get it! It's so worth it. We adored this one, from the world building and intrigue, to the characters and romance, it is just perfection! We can't wait until Ruthless Vows is released!! Makes us want to start our Christmas countdown immediatel...

We wrap up the remainder (so far) of our ACOTAR series with the most beloved story of healing for our Nesta, for the Valkyries, and for Feysand and Nyx. It's such an amazing story, and really stands out apart from the rest of the series. We discuss the differences, the intense emotions and meaning, and where we think the story will go from here!  Send us your thoughts at Ashandsarahreadandram...

We're wrapping up the summer with none other than THE SUMMER I TURNED PRETTY by Jenny Han!!! We read the series, we've seen all the episodes, let's discuss the Fisher boys!  Send us your thoughts at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com or on Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune! This one was so adorable and wonderful. We loved Peter, we loved Will-Jamie was even adorable. We were obsessed with Fern and seeing her win at life. This is a short and sweet one, just like the story. Pick it up! (If for no other reason than to see the gorgeous cover on your bookshelf). THAT COVER YALL!  Email us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @...

OUR FAVORITE! On a Quiet Street by Seraphina Nova Glass- the neighborhood drama we all need! (Also why I don't talk to my neighbors IRL). These woman have much more going on behind the scenes than meets the eye, and they come together to take down the men ruining them. YASSSSSSSS!  Let us know what you think about this one, or if you have any recommendations similar to it! Ashandsarahreadandr...

for Paris. Consider us a couple of Little Hiltons now, because we are in love! It's truly incredible the way Paris inspired us, opened up to us, gave us a little bit more self confidence because she spreads that like glitter around her. We can't rave enough about this one. Thank you Paris for being so raw and truthful with us. We have so much respect for you and everything you've be...

The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer  LOVE LOVE LOVE this one! How gorgeous. The story, the theme, the descriptions-everything was just perfect. We have now recommended this book to everyone we know. If you haven't read it, get it. You won't regret it! (See what I did there...?)  Email us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @Ashandsarahreadandramble Join the Facebook...

The True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren! Apparently we live under a rock and had no idea that this was tied to The Soulmate Equation. Now we're doing them backwards because we cannot get enough of these characters!  "People aren't the same as fruit, you don't look for new ones if they're bruised."  Christina and Lauren- you never disappoint us!  Send recs to asha...

I literally have no words for this one. It's just unbelievable. Read it. Send us thoughts.  Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group 

Our first guest!! It was so much fun to talk about the wide array of happenings within Wings and Ruin with one of our favorite people! Join us for all things Tamlin redemption, and why Feyre just solidifies herself as my favorite Archeron sister in this installment.  Email us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

Do not come for us. We really did love Fourth Wing. We want to attend Basgaith. We want boyfriends like Xaden. We want huge, sarcastic, dragons like Tairn, and amazing little baby ones like Andarna. WE GET IT! BUT.....hear us out.  Follow up at ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

LOOK CLOSER BY DAVID ELLIS OMG  This one was everything. The twists. The turns. The lies. The setups. WOW I can't believe. I'm speechless. Do you enjoy psychological thrillers? Get this! And send us more recommendations like it at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. What a gorgeous cover! It draws you in from the very beginning, and the stories of women protecting women, and seeking revenge, keep you hooked. This story was so interesting and emotional. There was heartbreak, and persistence, and most importantly hope.  Email us more witchy recommendations at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble...

If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin absolutely DEVESTATED us entirely and we LOVED it! Sick huh? We love Autumn, we love Phineas, and we even love the admirable friendship their mothers shared in the background. Thoughts?  Share them with us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook group! 

I often do a silly title, and make a lot of jokes but this story was very emotional and personal for us, as you'll hear in the episode. We want to thank Kennedy Ryan again for writing a story like this for all of those who have experienced loss like this, and the various ways everyone copes.  Email us at Ashandsarahreadandramble@gmail.com Insta @ashandsarahreadandramble Find the Facebook grou...