Alyssa is an avid reader. She tries to get people's opinions on what their last interesting read was any chance she gets. She lives in the Boston area and thinks it is the perfect place for a bookworm. She holds a Bachelors in Communication and just finished her MBA with a concentration in marketing. She is also starting a certificate in Computer Science this summer. If anyone every has any questions about Alyssa feel free to email her at alyssadurso@gmail.com.
Unfortunately, suicide is much too prevalent in our society. People struggling through everyday life and problems are judged, as if they’re crazy for voicing their desire to end it all – even though many of us have been there at least at one point in our lives. But the internet has also made is very easy for…
No Time to Lose by Matt Baak is a very suspenseful and thrilling book to read. There are many books on the market about robberies and crime fighters but this one seems very different. When a bank is robbed, no one can explain how. The bank is protected by multiple people and security is constantly…
Mille Miglia 1000 Miles of Passion is perfect for someone who loves classic cars. The images within this book are breathtaking! Mille Miglia 1000 Miles of Passion captures the long race that takes place in Italy and makes you feel like you are there. There is a lot of content in between telling both the…
The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks is an interesting take on fate. Sophia and Luke are two people who’s paths cross one night when Sophia is trying to get away from her ex-boyfriend who has shown up to a party she is at. Sophia is taken aback by Luke. He is the typical rodeo cowboy…
Oh! You Pretty Things by Shanna Mahin is one of the best books I’ve read this year. There are many books about the rich and famous, but how many of these books show you the nitty-gritty diva operations behind-the-scenes? Shanna Mahin writes this book by using pieces of her personal experiences to create a very entertaining look…
Starting Now by Debbie Macomber is a the 9th book in the Blossom Street series. When Libby Morgan lost her job in a law firm after expecting to become partner, a lot of things seemed to change. Libby was always engrossed in her job. Her first marriage to a man named Joe ended up failing…
The Blue Journal starts off with the investigation of a young woman’s murder. By the end of the book, you get a lot more than just a murder investigation. The young woman murdered was Elizabeth Knoebel, wife of a prestigious local surgeon. Anthony Walker is a detective on this murder case who gets a bit more…
The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty is a novel regarding secrets that many people within one town have kept to themselves for years. Rachel’s daughter, Janie, was murdered and they have yet to find out who murdered her. Rachel’s husband has since been deceased and her son Rob is thinking of moving his wife Lauren,…
All Mascara is Not Created Equal by Jessica Landmon is a great book for all mothers to give to their daughters. This is a combination of God’s words of wisdom and the wisdom of a mother who has raised a young girl. Jessica Landmon is a great role model for young women and this book…
The Girl on the Train is filled with suspense. Author, Paula Hawkins is very thorough with her descriptions of the characters and allows you to feel certain emotions when discussing certain people. You have sympathy for some characters while loathing for others. It is quite an interesting story line. Characters include, but are not limited to: Rachel,…