"It's never too late to look Great" by Maggie Cox book review

Since being over my 50's and my body changing shape I have read many books on fashion on what to wear and what not to wear.  I have found each book offers some insight that I haven't heard before and can learn from.  I liked that "It's never too late to look great!" by Maggie Cox suggested to be true to yourself. 

The book is definitely worth a read for the many tips to find your unique look.  The many tips help its reader to not give up and look frumpy just because they are older.  It suggests to look in the mirror, figure out who you are now and how you want to look.  Really made clothes shopping more fun for me. I would rate this book a 4 out of 5 stars.  Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance readers copy for my honest review.

Here is the description of the book from Netgalley:

Description

It’s Never Too Late to Look Great! does something the fashion industry is frightened to do. It shows how women over 50 - and beyond - don’t have to be invisible when their faces and figures are less than perfect. This style guide shows how  to dress with panache, and open the door to a world of new opportunities, confidence and happiness. 

If you’ve ever seen some grey hairs in the mirror and said, ‘I don’t know what to wear any more’, this is the book for you. Maggie identifies the four qualities that make style: Surprise, True to yourself, Artistry and Reinvention.   Follow these and you will become a style S.T.A.R. 

Older women are now fitter and more active than ever. Many of them want to keep looking stylish, but find themselves ignored by a fashion industry whose public image is often a pouting, skinny 20-year old. Maggie Cox’s book is for them. It shows that fun begins at 50 and can last as long as you want it to. 

And Then You Were Gone by R.J. Jacobs- Book Review

"And Then You Were Gone"  by R.J. Jacobs was the prefect book to read when I wanted a little bit of the unknown.  This book kept me guessing what was going to happen next, which character to trust and definitely what the ending was going to be!  Unfortunately for me I was not able to read the book in one sitting, but when I did get to continue the book I was able to pick right back up where I left off.  I liked that the main character had a mental illness that kept her and others questioning her story.  The reason behind Paolo's disappearance and the murders was a good story. Overall I would definitely recommend this book 4 out of 5 stars! Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my copy of this book for my honest opinion.

Here is Amazon.com's description of the book:

For fans of B. A. Paris and Mary Kubica comes a propulsive, twisting psychological thriller that asks, How can you save someone else if you can’t save yourself?

After years of learning how to manage her bipolar disorder, Emily Firestone finally has it under control. Even better, her life is coming together: she’s got a great job, her own place, and a boyfriend, Paolo, who adores her. So when Paolo suggests a weekend sailing trip, Emily agrees―wine, water, and the man she loves? What could be better? But when Emily wakes the morning after they set sail, the boat is still adrift…and Paolo is gone.

A strong swimmer, there’s no way Paolo drowned, but Emily is at a loss for any other explanation. Where else could he have gone? And why? As the hours and days pass by, each moment marking Paolo’s disappearance, Emily’s hard-won stability begins to slip.

But when Emily uncovers evidence suggesting Paolo was murdered, the investigation throws her mania into overdrive, even as she becomes a person of interest in her own personal tragedy. To clear her name, Emily must find the truth―but can she hold onto her own sanity in the process?