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I hope you'll read House on the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune. I think it would help fill the "boy wizard sized hole in your heart" I've heard you mention.

Sarah Wayne Callies was not in the original “Twister” that came out in 1996. But she was in “Into the Storm” or “Enter the Storm”, something like that in 2014/21015? Maybe that’s what you’re thinking of. Interesting that you have to be referred to a Gyno in the UK. In America, you’re *supposed* to go every year and no referral needed. I’m glad you’re not suffering anymore. The pill definitely has its benefits. I came off it in February since I was no longer with my partner and not currently sexually active….it has been a STRUGGLE since.

I think I would have picked the other side of Mrs wood. Love the first line battles you do 😊

There were quite a few good first lines in this one!

Really enjoyed Factory Girls.

I feel like you would really like the wonder by emma donahughe and it's set In Ireland 🇮🇪

Going out on a limb and think you’ll love Summerwater! An ideal Friday read it in a day book ❤❤

The Factory Girls sounds like it has a very sassy authorial voice. Which can be a very hit or miss for me, depending on the "flavor" of sass. But when it's a hit, it's awesome. Hope it will be a hit for you! 🤞😁

If you had The Factory Girls on audio you’d hear a Tyrone accent. It was abridged on bbc Radio4. Do read Summerwater. A short sharp shock of a book.

I feel exactly the same about Emma Donoghue. Loved The Pull of the Stars, hated Haven. Maybe I should try Room.

I have tried to read Nicci French and had a hard time getting into it, but Secret Smile sounds like it may be one that could turn that around .

I read Factory Girls and I loved it. Plus, my maiden name is Strawbridge so it made it a must read.

Hedgewitch is a lovely, cosy read for Autumn. As is its sequel. Maybe try it then? Factory girls sounds great

Baldwins Nettle ( Urtica dioica ) Herbal Tincture - one user states - very good for urinary tract and purification. Help with hayfever as well.

Have you ever read Anything by Irish author, Edna O’Brien? She was definitely among the first to introduce a feminist point of view in her fiction.

I am sorry you did not enjoy Ann Patchett’s book. She is a favorite author of mine and I especially loved the Dutch House. Our Town by my fellow Connecticut resident, Thornton Wilder is one of the most famous and frequently performed plays and a classic of American drama writing. Wilder, William Saroyan, Eugene O’Neill, who all wrote in the early part of the 20th century are deeply ingrained in the American Theater experience. Wilder won several Pulitzer Prizes. Our Town though written some 100 years ago continues to be staged constantly be it in Broadway revivals, amateur theater groups and in secondary schools.

Brilliant news about the periods! 🥳👏

Completely agree about Tom Lake and I listened to the audio with Meryl Streep. Not even she could make it interesting for me.

If you're feeling in a classic mood, you could go for Dervla Murphy's Full Tilt, her solo-woman-bike-journey through the Middle East and more, in the 1960s, no less!

A splendid collection, and great, useful reviews 👏🤸🏾‍♀

I felt the same about Tom Lake. I don't understand the hype.

Loved hearing all your Q&A and especially the good news (so far) about your period pains!

Thank you for another excellent video! I read Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison this month-- and it absolutely blew my mind. I was thinking about it for days

Prima Facie is a fabulous and important book. If you get a chance, look up the interviews with the author

Tom lake is by far Ann Prachets worse book, the Dutch house is amazing. I read Pen which you recommended enjoyed it

Hi Lauren. Please send some heat to NZ, like, now! Really anjoyed Prima Facie... and Tom Lake. Hesitate to recommend bur i know u like Irish writers so shd u want a quick, fun read u mught like Caroline O' Donoghue's 'The Rachel Incident'.

My first attempt at Ann Patchett was Commonwealth and that will be my last

Great video Lauren My favourite book of the year so far is Blue sisters by Coco Mellors 5s🌟 read Would highly recommend

I just read David Nicholls' new book, You are Here. Not a non-fiction journey, but a great fiction journey novel :)

In July, I loved the god in the woods by Liz Moore and now devouring All the colours of the dark by Chris Whitaker

I haven’t enjoyed a Nicci French book outside the Frida Klein series which I loved

I live in California couldn’t survive without ac ,curious if no air conditioning is the norm in the uk?

I finished Tom Lake yesterday and agree it was so slow and very dull

Hi Author recommendations Mark Beaumont, Tom Bruce, Bill Bryson & Mark Wallington. Mr Gandy's Grand Tour by Alan Titchmarsh is a great novel. I have Gears & Queers on TBR.

I did like Tom Lake. I listened to it on audio. The play Our Town is one of my favorite plays and I think knowing that play helps with the enjoyment of this book. It’s fun hearing different opinions on books and I love your podcast. 💕📚

Very excited to see my book baby in the stack! Also CRACKING UP and your reaction to the first line. FLAPS 😂

Your comments about the repeated bath references reminded me of The Girl with the Dragon Tatoo. In that book, there is what must be dozens of mentions of making or consuming coffee. Naturally, I had to have coffee which made it even a quicker read lol. Thanks for the reviews. Hope your weather cools a bit.

I also enjoyed Secret Smile, but not a fan of their other books. I enjoyed Commonwealth by Ann Patchett, but DNF'd The Dutch House as it was sooo slow. I'm completely with you on the hot weather front. Good to hear it's not bothering you as much. I'll be glad when we get back to under 25 degrees!

I agree with you about Nicci French (outside of the Freda Klein series) but I enjoyed Secret Smile..and in fairness Freda runs her fair share of baths too😂😂

I think there was a TV version of Secret Smile with David Tennant years and years ago but it was good fun!

Fantastic video as always Lauren. I feel you are needing a couple of absolute bangers to set your reading year alight. I’ve had a few goodies this year but none in that hold to your chest and love the book category! ❤️

We’ve had two sunny days since the beginning of June. Mostly overcast , rainy and 16 degrees. Warmest it’s been is 20. Move to Ireland Lauren! I loved Greta & Valdin on audio. Different strokes for different folks. Same for Tom Lake. Lovely on audio.

A book about taking baths 😂 Thanks for that chuckle. 💙

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Oh I'm so happy for you that you've found some relief from period pain. I've been there and I know how horrendous and lonely it is. I stumbled across information in my twenties after years of debilitating monthly agony, fainting, vomiting, etc, that taking ibuprofen BEFORE the pain starts helps which worked for me thankfully having quite a predictable cycle and first day. Just wanted to leave that nugget here in case it's useful for anyone else watching this video. Just make sure to eat something before taking the ibuprofen too. I do wonder if doing that for years has caused me some stomach issues though. The mysteries and individuality of womanhood are never ending! However, I read an article about premenstrual bloating which said that spinach can help and also with beast pain, which seems to work for me, so now if I feel any of that coming on, I'll just munch my way through a bag of spinach like a packet of crisps, even if I happen to be on the go and get some odd looks from strangers 🤣 Also glad you are having a more enjoyable summer. I'm in Scotland and I could do with it being a bit sunnier but I'm glad of not being covered in horrible sunlotion every day 😎 (loved your reminisces about reading on childhood summer holidays too 💕)

Girl I cannot believe you are 38!!!!! I thought you were my age (29!) You look frigging wonderful, it must be these child free vibes we have! 😅❤ Also, I have suffered from period pains too. I have been on the pill for 7 years and it has been a lifesaver as I haven't had any periods since. I'm now having tests for PCOS and Cushings syndrome. Make sure you don't get fobbed off with those scans - you must have hormonal bloods done to diagnose PCOS as well as the scans, i've been there xxx

I am glad you are feeling relief! I do wonder sometimes if you might have PCOS. It’s hard to diagnose sometimes but I have family who are feeling so much better after finding it out and working on some strategies. Take care and I love your videos.

Ahh Lauren thats amazing about your pain - hope that continues. Its so frustrating how long it takes to get help. Just to say too endo is very rarely seen on ultrasound - usually only diagnosed with laparoscopy (they really need to come up with easier way of diagnosing than surgery). Might be what you said is solely causing it but thought would mention. But anyway great news!!

Lovely video! I also watched the Opening Ceremony and agree with you. It was a cool idea to do it on the river but they didn't pull it off 😬 There was no atmosphere and the sound quality was completely diminished by the rain. I'm looking forward to seeing Twisters next week. The leading actress you were thinking of is Helen Hunt!

Oh Lauren I totally agree with all you said about summer..and I live in Italy so you can imagine how much I’m suffering with the heat!!!I can’t wait for Autumn to arrive❤😊