From the Bookshelf of What's the Name of That Book???…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Macy and Elliot. Macy lives with her dad since her mom died when she was young.
He buys a "weekend getaway" place for them to spend weekends and summers.
She meets Elliot when she is young. Now who wouldn't be friends with a boy who loves reading?
I liked Macy and her dad, liked Elliot and his family.
I enjoyed the friendship to budding romance so much.
I liked how the book was set in "then and now" parts.
One thing I did not like and I can't say what that is b ...more
Macy and Elliot. Macy lives with her dad since her mom died when she was young.
He buys a "weekend getaway" place for them to spend weekends and summers.
She meets Elliot when she is young. Now who wouldn't be friends with a boy who loves reading?
I liked Macy and her dad, liked Elliot and his family.
I enjoyed the friendship to budding romance so much.
I liked how the book was set in "then and now" parts.
One thing I did not like and I can't say what that is b ...more
I love angst but some of it here felt unearned and out of character, and also there was so much more to unpack from The Big Thing in their past.
Sweet progression but the conflict was kind of contrived.
Loved the Berkeley/SF/Healdsburg setting though.
Loved the Berkeley/SF/Healdsburg setting though.
I'm normally not a fan of dual timelines, but I really enjoyed this one. 🌶️🌶️
...more
Nov 22, 2021
Hope Decker
marked it as to-read
Jan 21, 2023
Lori
marked it as to-read
Apr 25, 2024
Chrissy
marked it as to-read
Mar 06, 2025
Michelle
marked it as to-read
Jul 12, 2025
Emily
marked it as to-read
Jul 24, 2025
Christine Greentaner
marked it as to-read
