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Broadway Grand Rapids always brings some amazing musicals to Western Michigan. On Saturday, May 4, 2019, I saw the touring company of  Waitress the Musical .  A Tony Award Nominated musical with original music and lyrics by 7--Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles (known for "The Love Song" and "Brave).  Waitress the Musical  is based on the 2007 film starring Kurt Russell.  Book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson ("I am Sam") and directed by Tony Award winner Diane Paulus ("Pippin", "Finding Neverland").  It is a story about Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky abusive marriage. Pouring her heart into her pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her topsy-turvy life such as "The Key (Lime) to Happiness Pie"  and "Betrayed By My Eggs Pie". When a baking contest in a nearby county-- and satisfying encounter with someone new -- show Jenna a chance at a fres

ABOUT THE BOOK “She is tolerable, I suppose, but there is rather too much of her to tempt me.” Overhearing Mr. Darcy’s rude dismissal of her shocks and mortifies Elizabeth Bennet to the core. She is living her worst fear, and it galvanizes her into action. Soon, the gentleman cannot keep his eyes from her, but can she forgive his thoughtless judgment of her appearance and character? Especially since he faces a worthy competitor for her attention? Who will win the lady’s hand, along with the right to love her through thick or thin?  Book : More to Love by Robin Helm      Author : Robin Helm Genre : Christian Historical Sweet Romance      Release Date:  February 12, 2019 Purchase Your Copy at: MY BOOK REVIEW Robin Helm's "More to Love" is a different take on a Historical Romance novel. This book is all about appearances. This is a unique variation tale on the original "Pride & Prejudice".  After Elizabeth overhears Mr. Darcy's insult at

SYNOPSIS SHADOW GROVE IS A PERFECTLY PLEASANT TOWN Shadow Grove isn't a typical town. Bad things happen here. Children disappear, one after the other, and nobody is doing anything about it. Parents don't grieve, missing posters don't line the streets, and the sheriff seems unconcerned. Seventeen-year-old Rachel Cleary lives on the outskirts of Shadow Grove, next to the creepy forest everyone pretends doesn't exist. Usually the forest is filled with an eerie calm, and unmistakeable graveyard solemnity. But the trees have started whispering, forgotten creatures are stirring and the night feels darker than ever. Something is stalking the residents of Shadow Grove, changing them into brain-dead caricatures of themselves. It's up to Rachel to find a way to stop the devouring of her hometown before all is destroyed and everyone she loves is forever lost.   PRE-ORDER LINK AMAZON   Praise for  THE NIGHT WEAVER "I have been searching high and low

ABOUT THE BOOK Jillian Thatcher has spent most of her life playing the family peacemaker, caught in the middle between her driven, talented older sister and her younger, spotlight-stealing twin sisters. Then on the night of her engagement party, a cancer diagnosis threatens to once again steal her chance to shine. Now, Jillian’s on the road to recovery after finally finishing chemo and radiation, but residual effects of the treatment keep her from reclaiming her life as she’d hoped. And just when her dreams might be falling into place, a life-altering revelation from her husband sends her reeling again. Will Jillian ever achieve her own dreams, or will she always be “just Jillian,” the less-than Thatcher sister? Can she count on her sisters as she tries to step into a stronger place, or are they stuck in their childhood roles forever? Book : Moments We Forget Beth Vogt    Author : Beth Vogt Genre : Contemporary fiction, woman’s fiction    Release Date:  May 7, 2019 Clic