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You Knew Me When


At the end of June, I was approached to review this new book You Knew Me When by Emiy Liebert.  I’m going to be honest…I had no expectations for it.  The publisher sent me a copy and I threw it in my suitcase for our cruise along with 4 other novels.
About 10 days into our trip, I had already read 3 novels by big names like Sophie Kinsella, Jennifer Weiner and Emily Giffin.  I really only started reading this new book out of desperation and lack of options but oh my goodness!  It was actually my favorite!  I loved it so much that as soon as I got home, I passed it off to Erika to read too.
Without giving anything away, this is a great book about friendships, overcoming hurt feelings, going back home and finding yourself.  If you love books by Kinsella, Weiner and Giffin, I promise you, you will love this book too.  It has a great story line, depth of character, a little suspense, honesty and it’s sweet all in one.
For fun, the publishers sent me a set of Zoya’s new limited edition fall line of nail polish to celebrate the book…
Because the main character is in the makeup industry, this seemed like the perfect collaboration!  Not only did I get a great book, but I have a great mani too!

The publishers of this book are allowing me to giveaway one copy to a reader of mine along with a set of the Zoya polish.  Just enter below.  Grab a cozy blanket, a hot cup of coffee and snuggle up to this sweet book about friendship.

Happy reading!

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And for dinner tonight, one of my very favorite comfort foods…
Sausage and Butternut Squash Pasta.

And you won’t believe how simple it is!

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Comments

  7. Becky says

    I just found your blog a few weeks ago, and I really enjoy it. Your joy for the little things in life inspires me. And someone else who gets as excited about seasonal coffee creamers as I do — I love it! Great book recommendations. Have a blessed day!

  15. Tina says

    I've been looking for some things to read since the kids are back in school! Thanks for the tip. Would love hte nail polish!

  18. Julie C. says

    I don't read much during the summer, so this book sounds like a great book to get me back into reading for the Fall!!! AND nail polish?!?! Great giveaway!!!

  37. K says

    I enjoy book recommendations as well as books by all three authors you mentioned. This new book sounds like a good one!

  41. Anonymous says

    I appreciate a good Mani too although I pay to have them done. And I am going through change within myself so this would be a good read!! Cara C

  62. Sharon S says

    Just finishing up Inferno by Dan Brown and looking for my next read. After such a "pay attention" book something a little lighter and fun would be perfect.

  66. heather.m.herron@gmail.com says

    I love to read…and have read every book by the other three authors you mentioned–so I'm excited to try someone new!!

  75. Katie says

    Books and nail polish—two of my favorite things ever! I miss my days of being a librarian (pre stay-at-home mom) when I would get ARCs all the time!

  77. Once Upon A Time The Story Goes... says

    I would love this book, I'm at a place in my life where my friends are changing so hopefully this would resonate with what I'm going through!

  78. mamamac says

    sounds awesome! I need a new book too…
    do you read elin hilderbrand books? they are just as good as Emily giffin in my opinion.

  83. Sara B. says

    I'm not a big reader but an easy read to cuddle up on the couch on a Sunday! Sounds great! I'd love it. And bonus… those nail polish colors are really cute.

  86. Sara B. says

    I'm not a big reader. But this sounds like an easy read for a chilly Sunday wrapped up! With coffee of course. And those nail polish colors are so cute for fall.

  102. Mommy of TWO says

    I'll be honest. I don't really read books. I love the nail polish, though! Oh, and your blog! Am obsessing over some of your recipes that will be on next week's menu!

  104. stacy loggins says

    I am an avid reader like you Shay and we share the same interests in books!!!I love this fall nail polish!

  111. Carroll says

    This book sounds just like something I would enjoy! I love getting knew book ideas. Thanks for sharing! 🙂

  113. Lorraine says

    This books sounds like a kind of book that's perfect for a fall day in with some tea and snuggled up on the couch.

  119. The Zarecor's says

    I'm getting ready for a beach vacation and I always love a good book! This one sounds right up my alley!

  120. The Zarecor's says

    I'm getting ready for a beach vacation and I always love a good book! This one sounds right up my alley!

  125. Lori says

    Thanks for the suggestion!! I'm always looking for some good new chick-lit authors Will definitely have to check this one out!

  128. Lena says

    Thanks for sharing so many wonderful tips and recipes on your blog! It has been a while since I have read a fun book…

  138. kbdesign says

    I love to read! I get all my recommendations from other bloggers as well as reading reviews online. I cannot wait to possibly start this one!

  140. Suzie says

    I am always looking for a good book to read. And, of course, a good polish for my fingys!!!!

    Love your blog.
    Suzie

  149. Caitlin Brewer says

    Since reading and painting my nails are two of my great loves/fave ways to relax, this sounds like a perfect combination!

  154. Jessica says

    I have been looking for a new book to dive into…and a beautiful new nail polish would be fun too! Love the blog!

  155. Sabrina says

    Love the nail polish and love good heart-warming books about friendship! I need this for the fall 🙂

  156. storrence08@gmail.com says

    I LOVE to read and I love learning about new books! Thanks for sharing! And what girl doesn't want more nailpolish?! 🙂

  157. storrence08@gmail.com says

    I LOVE to read and I love learning about new books! Thanks for sharing! And what girl doesn't want more nailpolish?! 🙂

  167. storrence08@gmail.com says

    I LOVE to read and I am always looking for new books to read! And what girl doesn't love new nail polish?! 🙂

  170. Vicki Garrett says

    Sounds like a good book and looks like some great nail polish!! I need to go on a vacation so I can get some reading done. 😉

  174. Anonymous says

    I have been wanting a good book to read and the nail polish would be fun too! Love love love reading your blog!!

  177. kristinwithani says

    (I commented but haven't been able to get the rafflecopter to work for the last 30 mins.)

  178. Jaren says

    I miss reading a lot! Before kids and before I started teaching, I read all the time and loved how I could escape into a book! It is so much better than a movie. I just don't make time for it anymore. I'd love to get back into it and what better way than with a great book! Thanks for the giveaway!
    P.S. I love how you help us always look at the little things in life that are special!

  179. Sara Thornsbrough says

    Would love to get back to reading – it's been a while! Plus the polish would be a great addition!!

  181. Morgan Weller says

    Loving the sounds of this book! I read a lot so I'm excited to add this to my list if books to read this fall!!!

  204. Leiah G. says

    I would love to win a copy! I love a good book and really like Emily Griffin, Jennifer Weiner books so this sounds great!

  208. Scagney says

    I have been looking for a new book to read when I finish A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet. Thank you!

  210. Morgan says

    I'm always looking for a new book to read!! Without wifi in my apartment the past couple weeks, I read 4 books…just in my free time after work!! 🙂

  215. Amanda Garcia says

    I love finding new authors! This is so exciting 🙂 A hot cup of coffee and this book sounds like a perfect fall day!

    And, I want you to know – yesterday was the first day of kindergarten and preschool in our house. This mama shed a few tears! But, everyone was happy after dinner when we sat down to your white *Back-to-School* Celebration bundt cake 🙂 Thank you, Shay!

  220. Mandy says

    Sounds great! I'm currently reading through some of your earlier book recommendations. Keep them coming!

  231. Abby Mays says

    I have been waiting to see what book your were reviewing since you mentioned it briefly on one of your cruise posts!

  241. Ashley Bradford says

    Can't wait to read it! I am a book lover and love to read new things so this one is going on the list!

  243. Sonia Limon says

    I love books – almost as much as I love checking your blog! LOVE IT!!! Very excited about this.

  244. Renee I says

    Shay I would love to read that book; while eating some yummy foods from a reliable recipe giver that is! 😉

  246. Kaylyn Marie says

    I'm going to need a good beach read to take on our honeymoon- this sounds like the perfect book!

  266. Danessa Riggs says

    yay! I would LOVE to have this book to read, and what fun would the polish be for fall/winter.

  268. katie elizabeth says

    Oh my – this book sounds delightful 🙂 I would love to read it… and the nail polish is a great added bonus!
    …keeping my fingers crossed 🙂

  270. Amanda Hain says

    That book sounds fun! I would love a new book to read, especially one that is highly recommended! 🙂

  275. Anonymous says

    I have been back to reading lately and am glued to my kindle! But a real, old-fashioned book would be pretty sweet to have! 😉 And this sounds totally up my alley.

  285. Tara says

    Emily Giffin is my favorite author so if this book is anything like hers I am sure to love it!

    Thanks Shay!

  287. Mary Conner says

    I really enjoy reading your blog. Thank you for the book suggestion. It looks like a good one!

  294. Katriel-Maria Berbert says

    I haven't read for pleasure for AGES, but I recently have reorganized my life to have a little bit more mental health time and I'm getting a library card today! I searched and this book hasn't made it to my local library, so I'd sure love to win it because it sounds really good 🙂

  302. Megan Greer says

    I just got the book Sparkly Green Earrings that you recommended from your 52 Shades of Shay – Summer Reads. I would love to read this new book too. And the nail polish is definitely a bonus!! 🙂

  312. Cassandra says

    Love all those authors so will definitely add this book to my wish list! Thanks for the giveaway!

  313. Cassandra says

    Love all those authors so will definitely add this book to my wish list! Thanks for the giveaway!

  315. Brittany Stevens says

    I love to read & would love to win a copy of this book. I really enjoy both your blogs & cannot wait to read all about the newest addition to the Shull family. 🙂

  321. Christel Asai says

    Hi! This sounds like a great book. Totally putting it down on my to-be-read list. And my daughter would absolutely love this nail polish.

  329. Ayesha says

    I am always looking for fun new reads, and this one sounds great! Plus my nail polish collection needs some new fall additions. Would love to win!

  333. Laura says

    Nothing is better than curling up with a good book and a cup of coffee on a cool fall day here in Minnesota! I've been looking for a new book to start. This one sounds like one I'd enjoy.

  335. Linznoel says

    This looks great! I love Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin, so I'll have to check this one out 🙂

  338. Anonymous says

    oh how i love books and i'm always on the search for great new authors…..and nail polishes!! 🙂
    Eunice
    euneypuney(at)gmail(dot)com

  347. Elizabeth Stiles says

    I havent read a book in forever, but I do love those other authors and would love to read this book!

  378. Jenna Johnson says

    I love to read and this would be an awesome diversion from homework! Thanks for the opportunity!

  381. Maria says

    I will have to read this book. I love all the authors you mentioned so it sounds like this would be a good one for me too!

  384. Amanda Brezgel says

    I love Emily Giffin's novels, so I bet I would like this one! Shay- I've gotta say I love your blog.

  385. Janice Raab says

    I love Zoya nail polish! I am also in need of a good book so I will have to check this one out!

  389. kristinorth says

    Love books by those authors, so this would be great, too! And those Zoya colors – yum! Thanks for a chance!

  416. Pam Saltmarsh says

    I trust you on everything from recipes (Hawaiian graham dip is THE best), shoes (bought three pair you recommended (Skechers, Callisto, and Navy embroidered Maddens), and books. LOL I am sure it's great! Can't wait to read it. 🙂

    Pam

  417. Kelly@TheAdornedAbode.com says

    I love all 3 of the other authors you mentioned, so I'm excited to try this one, too – sounds like a great book!

  428. TrishCF says

    Hi Shay! I just love your blog. You and your family are so sweet, you give me a toothache! Thank you for letting people know about this great book!

  447. Sandy says

    The book sounds great and you can never have enough nail polish!! Love this blog. I look forward to reading it every morning!

  448. Sandy says

    The book sounds great and you can never have enough nail polish!! Love this blog. I look forward to reading it every morning!

  459. Betsy says

    I LOVE your blog! I seriously can't get enough of your adorable family. 🙂

    Plus…I've added this book to my "to read" stack. Looking to get my hands on a copy soon!

  460. Betsy says

    I LOVE your blog! Can't get enough of your adorable little family!

    I would love to get my hands on a copy of this book, it's already been added to my "to read" list.

  461. Margarita Simonetti says

    The book looks really good! Never tried Zoya nail polish before so it would be so cool to win!

  462. Margarita Simonetti says

    Looks like a great book! I've never tried Zoya nail polish so it would be cool to win!

  475. Jenna {Real Simple Girl} says

    I've enjoyed all your book recommendations… I'm actually reading A Week in Winter right now… so I'll definitely have to check this one out, too!

  487. Mrs. SBA says

    I've read books by Weiner and Giffin but haven't heard of the other two. Always glad for a good book recommendation.

  488. Kylie McGraw says

    I love fun summer reads! And if it's anything like the other authors I know I would love it 🙂

  489. Kylie McGraw says

    I love fun summer reads! And if it's anything like the other authors it would be right up my alley 🙂

  491. PW Chou says

    This is an interesting book and what a great collaboration! I'd love to give both the book a read and my nails polished!

  497. Joanna S. says

    I just found out about your blog but have been reading through your past posts because I have really enjoyed it and plan to continue following you! Also, I have enjoyed Emily Giffin's books so I appreciate the recommendation (and I'm a nail polish addict ;))

  501. Whitney says

    The book sounds SO good! If I don't win, I will definitely be purchasing on my Kindle! I'm in need of a good read (for me!) I teach First Grade – the little kid books are gettin' old! 😉

  506. Janene Benjamin says

    Who says you need to wait til summer to read a light and fun book – sounds good any time. The nailpolish tie in is fab!

  510. Karie with Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market says

    Love following your blog! Great recipe ideas and love how you share your faith!

  513. Julia says

    I'm actually leaving on a vacation very soon and was looking around for a few good books to take with me. This would be perfect!

  515. JJaz says

    Sounds like a fun read. Love books by Sophie Kinsella and Emily Giffin! I'm going on a trip next week and was looking for a new book to read on the plane. Thanks for the suggestion! Awesome nail polish set, too 🙂

  517. Stephanie Stevens says

    Hi Shay!
    Love your blog…I look forward to reading every morning with my coffee 🙂 Looks like a cute book with some sweet nailpolish!

  525. Regina F. says

    I love your blog! Such a good way to start off the day. Would love to win this book and the nail polish! I have added this book to my reading list.

  526. Regina F. says

    I love your blog! Such a good way to start off the day. Would love to win this book and the nail polish! I have added this book to my reading list.

  527. Rebecca Pollock says

    I have never read that author, but since I thoroughly enjoy the other authors you mentioned…I am sure I would love "You Knew Me When!"

    Thanks and TGIF!

  533. Juliannajones says

    the three books you read first are all some of my favorite authors…so i'm hoping i'll love this book too!

  535. Anonymous says

    I love a good book! If you haven't read any of Karen Kingsbury books, you should! She writes Christian fiction, and I have loved all her books! Sarah Chandler (sarahrchandler@gmail.com)

  549. Katie says

    Someday I hope to be able to finish a book in less than 4 months…I'll add this one to my very long "books to read" list 🙂

  558. Jill Myers says

    Looks like a great book. Fall is not my favorites season, but your enthusiasm for the season along with your wonderful ideas are raising my level of enthusiasm. 🙂

  564. Ruthie Hoving says

    Just read an Emily Giffin book per your suggestion – would love another good read! And who doesn't love new nail polish?

  568. Cherise says

    The book sounds great and what a perfect start for Fall! Blessings to you and your sweet family. 🙂

  573. Lucky says

    Yes, I need a good book to read! Also a good tip, don't try and paint your toes while giving your kiddos a bath!

  577. Tara Jasper says

    I would love to read this book. 2 of the 3 authors you mentioned are my favorite authors o I would definetly love reading a book by a " new to me" author.

  585. Erica says

    I love books and am lacking good ones right now, thanks for the review. 🙂 Love me some fun nail polish too!

  586. Adventurous Teacher says

    Sounds like a good book! I am just finishing up one by Jodi Picoult and coule use another book 🙂

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