In my last post, I made reference to a few different podcasts that I adore, and one of my big favorites from the past few months has been the I Hate Green Beans podcast by Lincee Ray. I heard through the grapevine she had hilarious Bachelor recaps, and that was all I needed to know about her.
Here are a few things you need to know about me, though, and if some of these character traits are similar to your own, you need to look up my girl Lincee, too.
1. I love me some Bachelor franchise. All of it. Since the very start of the television train wreck we now know and love, I've been in it 1000%. It is terrible and awful and scripted beyond belief, but it is my greatest guilty pleasure. Also -- we need to band together to hook Chris Harrison and Lincee up. Match made in heaven!
2. I love humor. I love people who do not take themselves too seriously, and I especially love people who snort when they laugh. Funny is fantastic, and is what makes the world go 'round.
3. I love my people. My people in my cozy little home, my crazy close-knit family, my wacky family tree, my work friends, my church friends, and all other people in between. I just love people.
4. I love Jesus. Period. End of story.
So, all that being said -- please do yourself a favor and look up Lincee Ray. Buy her books (they're hilarious, by the way). Follow her on Insta, and the Facepage, and all other means of stalking that you wish. She's the bomb.
As if all my gushing about her weren't enough -- I was actually chosen to be a part of the launch team for her new book. AND if that isn't cool enough, that means that I've been privy to a special little group of people who have been able to communicate with her over the last few weeks on social media as far as how special we think her book is. It has been delightful, to say the least.
I'm not sure I would survive on this earth without good books to read like Lincee's, and I'm certain this world is a much better place for having her in it.
Kudos, Lincee, for being a fabulous human and a superb storyteller!
You can read my full review of her latest book, hitting shelves April 30th, below.
Here are a few things you need to know about me, though, and if some of these character traits are similar to your own, you need to look up my girl Lincee, too.
1. I love me some Bachelor franchise. All of it. Since the very start of the television train wreck we now know and love, I've been in it 1000%. It is terrible and awful and scripted beyond belief, but it is my greatest guilty pleasure. Also -- we need to band together to hook Chris Harrison and Lincee up. Match made in heaven!
2. I love humor. I love people who do not take themselves too seriously, and I especially love people who snort when they laugh. Funny is fantastic, and is what makes the world go 'round.
3. I love my people. My people in my cozy little home, my crazy close-knit family, my wacky family tree, my work friends, my church friends, and all other people in between. I just love people.
4. I love Jesus. Period. End of story.
So, all that being said -- please do yourself a favor and look up Lincee Ray. Buy her books (they're hilarious, by the way). Follow her on Insta, and the Facepage, and all other means of stalking that you wish. She's the bomb.
As if all my gushing about her weren't enough -- I was actually chosen to be a part of the launch team for her new book. AND if that isn't cool enough, that means that I've been privy to a special little group of people who have been able to communicate with her over the last few weeks on social media as far as how special we think her book is. It has been delightful, to say the least.
I'm not sure I would survive on this earth without good books to read like Lincee's, and I'm certain this world is a much better place for having her in it.
Kudos, Lincee, for being a fabulous human and a superb storyteller!
You can read my full review of her latest book, hitting shelves April 30th, below.
It's a Love Story: From Happily to Ever After by Lincee Ray
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
I so adore Lincee Ray for so many reasons that I could never list them all here -- same as I do Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson. I really and truly want to be BFFs with them. That being said, Lincee's writing style is my absolute favorite kind of writing to read. She's very witty, but there is substance to each memory she reflects upon and each story she tells. Just as with her first book, I devoured this book in a few short days -- and if my people would have left me alone, I would have devoured it in one sitting. That's how much I love this book and how much I love Lincee Ray.
I recommend this book to those gals who love love. The silly love. The TV and movie love. The passionate love. The scary love. The embarrassing love. The fake love. The real love. And the love that surpasses all others -- the love of Jesus Christ.
If reading is not for you, and I get that some people are just not readers, please check out Lincee on iTunes. Her podcast will liven up your drive to work. Promise.
“Don't hesitate. Rise up. Serve. Make a difference.”
"Until we reunite with our Maker face-to-face, we'll settle for substitutes to satiate our longing. Romantic movies and poetic story lines will fill us with faith. Gorgeous lyrics will fill our ears with hope. And intentional relationships with our families and friends will fill our hearts with love."
I so adore Lincee Ray for so many reasons that I could never list them all here -- same as I do Melanie Shankle and Sophie Hudson. I really and truly want to be BFFs with them. That being said, Lincee's writing style is my absolute favorite kind of writing to read. She's very witty, but there is substance to each memory she reflects upon and each story she tells. Just as with her first book, I devoured this book in a few short days -- and if my people would have left me alone, I would have devoured it in one sitting. That's how much I love this book and how much I love Lincee Ray.
I recommend this book to those gals who love love. The silly love. The TV and movie love. The passionate love. The scary love. The embarrassing love. The fake love. The real love. And the love that surpasses all others -- the love of Jesus Christ.
If reading is not for you, and I get that some people are just not readers, please check out Lincee on iTunes. Her podcast will liven up your drive to work. Promise.
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Want to read along with me? Here are the books I'm currently enjoying (or not):
1. "Every Breath" by Nicholas Sparks -- For years I swore I would never read another Nicholas Sparks novel, but inevitably I would find myself plunging down that dark and teary path each time he released a new one. The last few have been MUCH BETTER and much less soul-stealing than some of his previous works. I do NOT like sad books. I like happy. I like funny. I like dark and twisted. Sad? NO THANK YOU. I'm anxious to see how this one turns out. So far, so good.
2. "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean -- This book has been featured everywhere recently, so when we got it in our library at school, I knew I had to read it. For one thing, it's just a gorgeous book. For another -- DUH....it's "The Library Book"! I'm very nearly finished with it, and I'll be honest -- some parts have me captivated, while other parts seem to get a bit bogged down with names and mundane history. Stay tuned for my review when I finally finish it!
3. "Making God Smile: Living the Fruit of the Spirit One Day at a Time" by Kim Henry -- I won this devotional in an Instagram giveaway a few months ago, and it seemed like the perfect one to read this year. I love to start each day with something inspiring, and what's more inspiring than the idea of the fruits of the spirit?
I'd love for you to comment below with any book recommendations you might like to throw my way! While my TBR (To Be Read) pile is mile-high, there is ALWAYS room for more! HAPPY READING!
