tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post2468236639723168756..comments2024-03-22T14:57:23.688-04:00Comments on Do You Dog-ear?: Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch Lindsi http://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-66469115513034000042018-08-08T21:57:00.067-04:002018-08-08T21:57:00.067-04:00Yay! It's such a wonderful book! The authors s...Yay! It's such a wonderful book! The authors second book came out in May. I cannot wait to read it -- different perspective and set in Ireland (if I'm remembering correctly). I hope it's just as great! Love & Luck just so it's on your radar, too. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-53779112741013996942018-08-08T20:59:18.794-04:002018-08-08T20:59:18.794-04:00I just saw this on one of the Goodreads YA lists a...I just saw this on one of the Goodreads YA lists and realized that it really hasn't been on my radar. Glad to read a review---you've made me want to read it!<br /><br />Nicole @ <a href="http://feedyourfictionaddiction.com" rel="nofollow">Feed Your Fiction Addiction</a>Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637114079800138680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-47940037397008195662018-08-08T11:34:00.724-04:002018-08-08T11:34:00.724-04:00I'm happy to hear it felt authentic! It's ...I'm happy to hear it felt authentic! It's always lovely when a book can transport us places we've been to in the past, or want to visit in the future. I may never visit Italy (even though I want to), but Love & Gelato gave me an experience I will never forget. I can definitely see myself re-reading this one every summer. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-86164071230842545452018-08-08T09:12:44.755-04:002018-08-08T09:12:44.755-04:00This is one of my favorite books and I love readin...This is one of my favorite books and I love reading this in the summer. I've been to Florence and Jenna definitely transported me back to Firenze. Nicole's Novel Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071487616798553517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-42833114096159063812018-08-07T23:35:22.259-04:002018-08-07T23:35:22.259-04:00It's been in the 100's for the last two we...It's been in the 100's for the last two weeks here. I would probably bathe in gelato at this point. Do they make vegan gelato? I tried gelato when I went to Germany, but that was before I became a vegan. I guess it's something I'll need to Google later, lol. <br /><br />Yes! There are actually two soul mate scenarios in this one. ;)<br /><br />I cannot wait for you to meet Ren and Lina, too. She's a little pessimistic at first, but running into Ren was probably the best thing to happen to her. He made her get out and see the city, meet new people, and really experience Italy and what it has to offer. She did the same for him when she shared her mother's journal. It was such a sweet romance despite its complications. I cannot wait to see what you think! <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-82665089202101861822018-08-07T23:23:29.653-04:002018-08-07T23:23:29.653-04:00It's definitely not summer in my country anymo...It's definitely not summer in my country anymore, but I just absolutely LOVE it when books make you believe in soul mates. I can't wait to meet Ren, and see him help Lina with her little adventure. And I really hope that I can resonate with Lina as much as you did. Fantastic review, Lindsi! ♥Aimee (Aimee, Always)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12987337914677408281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-62232880371354035292018-08-07T15:37:22.393-04:002018-08-07T15:37:22.393-04:00I would highly recommend reading it as soon as pos...I would highly recommend reading it as soon as possible. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-65179872514814744852018-08-07T15:36:50.088-04:002018-08-07T15:36:50.088-04:00I guess I should say another prominent character, ...I guess I should say another prominent character, because just being in the book makes her a character, haha.Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-27770354781204100862018-08-07T15:36:15.718-04:002018-08-07T15:36:15.718-04:00Loved the setting!
Yes! I felt like Lina's m...Loved the setting! <br /><br />Yes! I felt like Lina's mother, Hadley, was another character. It was interesting to learn about her college years and first experiences in Italy. It was like Lina got to experience those things with her mom and learn a little more about the person she used to be. Her mother never spoke about her time in Italy, or the things she did, so it was new information for everyone. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-84531926722330989212018-08-07T15:34:37.416-04:002018-08-07T15:34:37.416-04:00It doesn't happen before the book starts, but ...It doesn't happen before the book starts, but right at the beginning. You see Lina with her mom (briefly) before the story skips ahead to the summer. There are a few references to that time, but mostly her mother's presence is just from the journal. Do you not like books that have death?Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-73164439703482496672018-08-07T09:29:27.819-04:002018-08-07T09:29:27.819-04:00I had no idea there was a death in this - good to ...I had no idea there was a death in this - good to know. Maybe since it happens before the book starts I'd be okay with it. I do love Italy so there's that...<br /><a href="https://www.jenryland.com" rel="nofollow"> Jen Ryland Reviews</a><br />Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-54049787339507333842018-08-06T20:25:55.393-04:002018-08-06T20:25:55.393-04:00I like how the MC's mother, even though she is...I like how the MC's mother, even though she isn't around, is still a big part of the book, through her journal entries. And an Italian setting is always good!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-27543696189019714312018-08-06T20:14:26.437-04:002018-08-06T20:14:26.437-04:00I have this on my shelf. Sounds like I should get ...I have this on my shelf. Sounds like I should get to it sooner rather than later!Grace @ RebelMommyBookBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129217535499024513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-23099829490254603252018-08-06T17:03:03.756-04:002018-08-06T17:03:03.756-04:00One of the best books I've read all year! It&#...One of the best books I've read all year! It's easily a new favorite. :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-44767586992540987452018-08-06T16:43:11.999-04:002018-08-06T16:43:11.999-04:00Sounds like a good one!!Sounds like a good one!!LilyElementhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04791827655749184355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-20502873005279030932018-08-06T15:55:05.216-04:002018-08-06T15:55:05.216-04:00Love & Gelato was everything I wanted in a boo...Love & Gelato was everything I wanted in a book (and more)! I hope you're able to get to it soon! It's amazing when a single book can be loved by so many people. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-82080852409830451242018-08-06T15:45:34.740-04:002018-08-06T15:45:34.740-04:00I've heard literally nothing negative about th...I've heard literally nothing negative about this book, only that it was cute and everyone loved it! (But I still haven't read it yet, Lol)NoelWriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127138061773871157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-55626808935881149662018-08-06T10:53:18.464-04:002018-08-06T10:53:18.464-04:00Wonderful! I enjoyed everything about this book an...Wonderful! I enjoyed everything about this book and cannot wait to read more by this author. I believe Love & Luck was published in May, so I'm probably going to read that one really soon! :)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-71114876551151204202018-08-06T10:52:11.276-04:002018-08-06T10:52:11.276-04:00Haha! Try not to drip all over the pages when you ...Haha! Try not to drip all over the pages when you have a chance to read it! ;)Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-31213365543508966402018-08-06T10:51:38.850-04:002018-08-06T10:51:38.850-04:00It was absolutely perfect! It was everything I wan...It was absolutely perfect! It was everything I wanted in a book and more. <3Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-50052570908335708852018-08-06T10:50:55.827-04:002018-08-06T10:50:55.827-04:00I'm starting to think I was one of the last pe...I'm starting to think I was one of the last people to read this one! Why did I wait so long?? Like you, I cannot wait to read Love & Luck! I liked her Addie/Addy in this one, even though she's only mentioned when they video chat and talk on the phone. Her personality seemed so big and like she'd be a lot of fun to read about. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-91562113815033417012018-08-06T10:49:10.950-04:002018-08-06T10:49:10.950-04:00After reading this one, I know I'll have high ...After reading this one, I know I'll have high expectations when I visit Italy for myself, so I'm happy to hear she captured it perfectly! I've been to Germany, but none of the places she mentioned in the book. How was Florence? Have you had gelato? My experience was pretty magical as well, lol. Lindsi https://www.blogger.com/profile/13480991226741687503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-62257157379037515462018-08-06T10:41:53.270-04:002018-08-06T10:41:53.270-04:00This sounds like a fun summer read. Love the forei...This sounds like a fun summer read. Love the foreign setting and the role family plays in this. Adding this to my TBR!Crystal @ Lost in Storylandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345599133841390127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-46862627750038729312018-08-06T06:25:41.758-04:002018-08-06T06:25:41.758-04:00I just finished this book last week too and adored...I just finished this book last week too and adored it! I've been to Florence once and I think she just captured it so perfectly. Now I really want to go back, lol.Suzanne @ The Bookish Librahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116292880784513187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15824987442107017.post-55506185669603039102018-08-05T21:59:06.507-04:002018-08-05T21:59:06.507-04:00I liked this one so much! And I agree- makes you w...I liked this one so much! And I agree- makes you want to visit Italy! I can't wait to read her next one and see how she handles Ireland. I liked Lina and Ren as well- they made an awesome couple, and Howard was great too. I really had no complaints about this book. Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.com