https://www.thefallonpost.org/author/5,allison-diegel en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9107,allison-s-book-report-sirens-by-emilia-hart“Sirens” by Emilia HartI'm back this week with a real page-turner by an author who is sure to become a favorite. Emilia Hart’s “Sirens” is her sophomore novel – her first, “Weyward,” was one of my fav...]]> Sat, 04 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9107,allison-s-book-report-sirens-by-emilia-hart https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9069,allison-s-book-report-the-marriage-portrait-by-maggie-o-farrellA couple of weeks ago, in the leadup to the Oscars, I read and reviewed Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell, which was so beautifully written that I needed to read more from this talented author. I grabbed a c...]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9069,allison-s-book-report-the-marriage-portrait-by-maggie-o-farrell https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9027,allison-s-book-report-well-actually-by-mazey-eddingsThe first day of spring has arrived, and the days are getting longer and warmer. But we shouldn't let that stop us from cuddling up and getting cozy with a good book. In fact, I recommend taking your...]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/9027,allison-s-book-report-well-actually-by-mazey-eddings https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8988,allison-s-book-report-the-heartbreak-hotel-by-ellen-o-cloverDon't get me wrong,  I am ready for the longer days of summer, but the time change always kills me. You would think that one hour doesn't make that big of a difference, but it really does, so for...]]> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8988,allison-s-book-report-the-heartbreak-hotel-by-ellen-o-clover https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8944,allison-s-book-report-the-maui-effect-by-sara-ackermanIf you've been following along, I have been working my way through the stack of books that I brought home from my trip to Hawaii in January, and this week’s pick, The Maui Effect by Sara Ackerman, is...]]> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8944,allison-s-book-report-the-maui-effect-by-sara-ackerman https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8905,allison-s-book-report-hamnet-by-maggie-o-farrellAbout 10 years ago, my husband and I started watching all the Oscar-nominated films before we tuned in to the awards show. Over the years, our kids have gotten older, and they now join us in the tradi...]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:01:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8905,allison-s-book-report-hamnet-by-maggie-o-farrell https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8866,allison-s-book-report-julie-chan-is-dead-by-liann-zhangWe all spend more time on our phones than we would like to admit, watching reels and videos of everything you can possibly imagine, allowing the algorithm to take us away on a wave of cat videos, beau...]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8866,allison-s-book-report-julie-chan-is-dead-by-liann-zhang https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8835,honey-by-isabel-banta Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8835,honey-by-isabel-banta https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8749,allison-s-book-report-the-love-haters-by-katherine-centerAnother week, another book report. We all know that I love a good rom-com and that I have so many favorite authors in this genre – Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, and Christina Lauren, among others. This w...]]> Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8749,allison-s-book-report-the-love-haters-by-katherine-center https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8716,the-invisible-wild-by-nikki-van-de-carI'm still adjusting to being back from the balmy heat and endless sunshine of Hawaii, and I'm not going to lie – the cold winter weather here at home has been a shock after two full weeks of summer. I...]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8716,the-invisible-wild-by-nikki-van-de-car https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8680,allison-s-book-report-moloka-i-by-alan-brennertI am home from two glorious weeks on the beautiful island of Maui. I am not excited that winter finally arrived while I was gone. I will definitely miss the never-ending supply of sunshine and shaved...]]> Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8680,allison-s-book-report-moloka-i-by-alan-brennert https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8652,allison-s-book-report-rest-and-read-recommendations Aloha! This week, I am writing from my annual break from winter in beautiful Maui. I am spending the next few days sitting on the beach, inhaling the fresh saltwater air, and soaking up the suns...]]> Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8652,allison-s-book-report-rest-and-read-recommendations https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8616,allison-s-book-report-the-book-of-guilt-by-catherine-chidgeyHappy New Year, readers! We made it through the holidays, and here we are, ushering in 2026. This week's Book Report pick is so heart-wrenching and fascinating, I know you will not be able to put The...]]> Sat, 03 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8616,allison-s-book-report-the-book-of-guilt-by-catherine-chidgey https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8576,allison-s-book-report-good-spirits-by-b-k-borisonHappy Holidays, readers of Fallon! We have made it through Christmas, and we are in what I call “The Un-Week" - the week between Christmas and the New Year, where we have no idea what day it is and ti...]]> Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8576,allison-s-book-report-good-spirits-by-b-k-borison https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8539,allison-s-book-report-grace-and-henry-s-holiday-movie-marathon-by-matthew-normanThis week, I have a perfect holiday read for you to cuddle up and devour in one sitting! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll laugh some more!  So go ahead – get into your holiday jammies, pour a gla...]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8539,allison-s-book-report-grace-and-henry-s-holiday-movie-marathon-by-matthew-norman https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8529,allison-s-book-report-the-christmas-fix-by-lucy-scoreLast week, I reviewed a thriller/mystery, and as much as I loved that pick, I promised you all a little more seasonally appropriate read this week. It is time to deliver, and if you love a steamy holi...]]> Sat, 13 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8529,allison-s-book-report-the-christmas-fix-by-lucy-score https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8439,allison-s-book-report-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-stone-full-cast-edition-by-j-k-rowlingAnyone who knows me for more than a day knows that I'm a Harry Potter nerd to my core. I have opened many a conversation by asking about Hogwarts houses (I am a Ravenclaw, naturally) or by quoting fro...]]> Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:01:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8439,allison-s-book-report-harry-potter-and-the-sorcerer-s-stone-full-cast-edition-by-j-k-rowling https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8404,allison-s-book-report-punk-rock-dad-no-rules-just-real-life-by-jim-lindbergBack before my husband and I became parents almost 16 years ago, we thought we had life figured out. We had our passions, our music, and a general distrust of 'The Man.' When our oldest daughter was b...]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8404,allison-s-book-report-punk-rock-dad-no-rules-just-real-life-by-jim-lindberg https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8344,allison-s-book-report-house-of-many-gods-by-kiana-davenportIf you have been following along on my weekly Book Report for the last two years, you know that the one and only thing that I love more than books is travel. I love exploring new places.  Whether...]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8344,allison-s-book-report-house-of-many-gods-by-kiana-davenport https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8313,allison-s-book-report-the-house-in-the-orchard-by-elizabeth-brooksFall is in full swing in the valley — leaves are falling, there's a brisk snap in the air, and the days are getting short. It's the best time of year to tuck yourself into bed a little early and lose...]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 01:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8313,allison-s-book-report-the-house-in-the-orchard-by-elizabeth-brooks https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8285,allison-s-book-report-happy-and-you-know-it-by-laura-hankinIt's back to the real world this week. Between hitting our favorite three-day reggae festival and then taking our teens with us to another totally amazing Dirty Heads show in Sparks, we have been up h...]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:02:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8285,allison-s-book-report-happy-and-you-know-it-by-laura-hankin https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8250,allison-the-readerBook ReportHello, readers! I don't have a book for you this week because I have been a slacker.  Once again, my husband and I have been dancing and soaking up all the good vibes at the annua...]]> Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:40:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8250,allison-the-reader https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8223,allison-s-book-report-these-summer-storms-by-sarah-macleanI know summer is over and it’s October — aka “spooky season” — but I propose we normalize reading so-called “beach reads” year-round. Who’s with me?If you love a rich-family-in-crisis drama with a sid...]]> Fri, 03 Oct 2025 01:40:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8223,allison-s-book-report-these-summer-storms-by-sarah-maclean https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8168,allison-s-book-report-same-time-next-summer-by-annabel-monaghanI live in a house full of romance-loving teenage girls, and if you have any of those in your own life (or are a romance lover yourself) you probably know all about a series of books-turned-uber-popula...]]> Fri, 19 Sep 2025 01:51:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8168,allison-s-book-report-same-time-next-summer-by-annabel-monaghan https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8133,allison-s-book-report-happily-never-after-by-lynn-painterMy husband and I are celebrating 18 years of wedded bliss this week. Our wedding was so much fun, but it wasn't without some drama. The best man passed out from the heat during the ceremony, the cake...]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 01:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8133,allison-s-book-report-happily-never-after-by-lynn-painter https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8063,allison-s-book-report-real-americans-by-rachel-khongAnother week has gone by and it is time to settle into a three-day weekend! What better way to make the most of all long weekend than by losing yourself a sprawling family drama that spans over severa...]]> Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:45:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8063,allison-s-book-report-real-americans-by-rachel-khong https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8033,allison-s-book-report-lovers-and-liars-by-amanda-eyre-wardThere’s still a few weeks of summer left, and that means we still have a few weeks to squeeze in all of those perfect summertime reads before we move into books with a cozier vibe. This week's book is...]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:34:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8033,allison-s-book-report-lovers-and-liars-by-amanda-eyre-ward https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8008,alice-hoffman-s-love-letter-to-literatureSome books come to us at exactly the time we need them - whether it is to teach us a lesson, provide an escape, or help us through the hard times in our lives, books are there for us. This week I am b...]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/8008,alice-hoffman-s-love-letter-to-literature https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7925,allison-s-book-report-the-river-is-waiting-by-wally-lambLast week was such a busy week in my house. I took kids to the water park, the orthodontist (twice), and a million other places teenagers need to go. Then my husband and I spent the weekend soaking up...]]> Sun, 27 Jul 2025 03:10:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7925,allison-s-book-report-the-river-is-waiting-by-wally-lamb https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7898,allison-s-book-report-atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid Sun, 20 Jul 2025 01:48:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7898,allison-s-book-report-atmosphere-by-taylor-jenkins-reid https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7861,allison-s-book-report-the-rule-book-by-sarah-adamsNothing says “perfect summertime read" like a wild and fast paced rom-com complete with a fierce rivalry-turned-second-chance-romance, an accidental Vegas wedding, and of course that obligatory rom-co...]]> Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:59:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7861,allison-s-book-report-the-rule-book-by-sarah-adams https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7829,allison-s-book-reportIt's already July and a summery three day July 4th weekend is upon us! Whether you're checking out the parade, hanging by the pool or at the lake, or staying indoors and soaking up some air-conditione...]]> Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7829,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7798,book-report-emily-henry-s-great-big-beautiful-life Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7798,book-report-emily-henry-s-great-big-beautiful-life https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7749,allison-s-book-report-lynda-cohen-loigman-s-the-love-elixir-of-augusta-sternThe days are long and busy this time of year, but that shouldn't stop you from picking up a good book and taking some time to immerse yourself in a great story. If you love a light and inspirational r...]]> Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7749,allison-s-book-report-lynda-cohen-loigman-s-the-love-elixir-of-augusta-stern https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7714,allison-s-book-report-the-whispers-by-ashley-audrainSummer weather hit us all at once here in Fallon, skipping any transition from chilly spring to surface-of-the-sun-level summer. Our A/C has been struggling to keep up, and our above-ground pool isn't...]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:04:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7714,allison-s-book-report-the-whispers-by-ashley-audrain https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7584,it-s-getting-hot-in-here-by-jane-costelloYou all know I love a rom-com – but as a woman of a certain age, it is often hard to relate to a never-ending supply of stories about young women, usually in their late 20s. Don't get me wrong – I lov...]]> Sat, 03 May 2025 03:22:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7584,it-s-getting-hot-in-here-by-jane-costello https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7554,allsion-s-book-report“The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic” by Breanne RandallIf you’ve been reading Allison’s Book Report for the last two years that I’ve been writing it (how has it already been two year...]]> Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:51:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7554,allsion-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7514,allison-s-book-report-you-re-invited-by-amanda-jayatissa-sI often mention my little library at the top of the stairs in my Book Report. When my girls were little, it served as their playroom. The floor was constantly covered in Lego and Barbie dolls, and it...]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:37:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7514,allison-s-book-report-you-re-invited-by-amanda-jayatissa-s https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7474,allison-s-book-report-expiration-dates-by-rebecca-serleSpring has sprung here in the high desert, bringing with it busy extracurricular activity schedules for my teens! I have one playing club volleyball and one knee-deep in bringing Hamlet to the high sc...]]> Sat, 05 Apr 2025 03:07:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7474,allison-s-book-report-expiration-dates-by-rebecca-serle https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7442,the-house-of-my-mother-a-daughter-s-quest-for-freedom-by-shari-frankeOne afternoon about two weeks ago, the weather was really yucky, and I was in a true crime television mood.  I turned on a new Hulu docuseries, "Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke," on...]]> Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:56:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7442,the-house-of-my-mother-a-daughter-s-quest-for-freedom-by-shari-franke https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7417,allison-s-book-report-3-21"Romantic Comedy" by Curtis SittenfeldI have been trying to read through some of the older books in my little library lately – the stacks are getting a little bit deep in there, and I have a lot of bo...]]> Sat, 22 Mar 2025 01:23:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7417,allison-s-book-report-3-21 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7391,allison-s-book-report"My Dear Hamilton" by Stephanie Dray and Laura KamoieDuring the pandemic, Disney+ released their recording of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway musical, Hamilton, and my (then much littler) girls were ins...]]> Sat, 15 Mar 2025 02:15:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7391,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7365,allison-s-book-report"The Burnout" by Sophie KinsellaWe have all experienced the dreaded "burnout" at different points in our lives, and right now,  I feel like a lot of us are in burnout mode over winter. January an...]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 03:47:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7365,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7338,allison-s-book-report"This Spells Love" by Kate Robb Back in the late 1900s, I was a teenager who loved the fun, witchy shows that were so popular at that time. "Charmed" and "Sabrina the Teenage Witch" were at the t...]]> Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:34:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7338,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7312,allison-s-book-reportUnfamiliar Fishes" by Sarah VowellAs a consumer of mostly fiction books, I rarely have the opportunity to review many non-fiction books here in the Book Report. Aside from the occasional memoir o...]]> Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:24:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7312,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7288,when-the-world-tips-over-by-jandy-nelsonEvery now and then, I read a book that leaves me wishing that someone would make it into a movie. I know, rarely does a book-ish film live up to the book itself. But this week, I have one fo...]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 01:30:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7288,when-the-world-tips-over-by-jandy-nelson https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7251,allison-s-book-report"The Same Bright Stars" by Ethan JoellaWhen my girls were little, we were always busy running around to activities like story hour, Lego Club, Girl Scouts, and play dates. Now they are teens, and thin...]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 01:34:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7251,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7214,malibu-rising-by-taylor-jenkins-reidIt's been cold and dreary this week, with gray skies and even a little bit of snow. January often feels like it drags on and on and as January's dreariness bleeds into February, I find myself turning...]]> Sun, 02 Feb 2025 02:36:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7214,malibu-rising-by-taylor-jenkins-reid https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7192,the-cheat-sheet-by-sarah-adamsSundays were made for football. We are huge football fans in our house; I love nothing more than hanging out with my family, making snacks, and cheering on our favorite teams. Every year at this time,...]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2025 02:07:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7192,the-cheat-sheet-by-sarah-adams https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7165,allison-s-book-report-gregory-maguire-s-wickedSo. Let’s talk about “Wicked.”Unless you've been living under a rock, you've been hearing all about the new movie based on the 20-something-year-old Broadway musical of the same name. We are musical t...]]> Sat, 18 Jan 2025 01:16:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7165,allison-s-book-report-gregory-maguire-s-wicked https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7134,allison-s-book-reportThere's not a lot of things that I love more than reading, but I would definitely say that travel is on that list.   In 2023, my husband and I decided that we  wanted to try doing Chris...]]> Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:44:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7134,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7108,allison-s-book-reportMy little library at the top of the stairs is busting at the seams with books I haven't read yet. I'm always hoping to chip away at my to-be-read list, but that's the thing about being an avid reader...]]> Sat, 04 Jan 2025 01:21:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7108,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7086,allison-s-book-report-reflectionsHere we are again, ushering in a New Year. I am not a big maker (and especially keeper) of New Year's resolutions, but rather reflecting on things that made the past year beautiful and carrying that p...]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:51:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7086,allison-s-book-report-reflections https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7061,allison-s-book-report-snowed-inAlright, folks! By the time you read this, Christmas will be less than a week away. Hopefully, you have your reindeer in a row (that's the saying, right?), your trees are trimmed, your prese...]]> Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:49:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7061,allison-s-book-report-snowed-in https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7023,allison-s-book-report-one-big-happy-family-by-susan-malleryIn recent years, Hallmark and other streaming services have made a name for themselves by making what seems like a million cutesy holiday rom-coms. My daughters and I love these movies, and we have sp...]]> Sat, 14 Dec 2024 02:18:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/7023,allison-s-book-report-one-big-happy-family-by-susan-mallery https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6992,allison-s-book-report-blue-sisters-by-coco-mellorsThe first week in December is gone, and Christmas will be here before we know it. You are probably very busy preparing for holiday parties, shopping for that special gift, decorating, and keeping the...]]> Fri, 06 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6992,allison-s-book-report-blue-sisters-by-coco-mellors https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6967,allison-s-book-report-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-by-tj-kluneHappy Thanksgiving weekend, readers. I have big plans of holing up in my house into what we call “The Family Cocoon” with my husband and my kiddos, cooking and eating tons of good food, watching footb...]]> Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:58:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6967,allison-s-book-report-the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea-by-tj-klune https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6938,allison-s-book-report-a-season-for-second-chances-by-jenny-baylissIf you have been following this column even a little bit, you know that I am a rom-com junkie. I cannot get enough meet-cutes, humorous and embarrassing dates, and first kisses. Most of the books in t...]]> Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:59:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6938,allison-s-book-report-a-season-for-second-chances-by-jenny-bayliss https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6911,allison-s-book-report-home-cooking-by-laurie-colwinWith the holidays fast approaching, the days getting even shorter, and a distinct fall chill in the air, it seems that my mind is turning to one thing: food. I love cooking and eating, but reading abo...]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 01:06:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6911,allison-s-book-report-home-cooking-by-laurie-colwin https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6875,allison-s-book-report-the-unsinkable-greta-james-by-jennifer-e-smithA random fact about me: I refuse to get on a boat. Okay, I would go river rafting for an afternoon. And maybe I would like those little bumper boats that used to be at the fair when I was a kid. But a...]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 01:53:00 -0800 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6875,allison-s-book-report-the-unsinkable-greta-james-by-jennifer-e-smith https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6850,allison-s-book-report-the-last-one-at-the-wedding-by-jason-rekulak Fri, 01 Nov 2024 02:53:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6850,allison-s-book-report-the-last-one-at-the-wedding-by-jason-rekulak https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6838,allison-s-book-report-three-wives-talesHappy Nevada Day, readers.  As a fourth-generation Nevadan, I often brag about how The Silver State is the best place to call home. Where else can you see a sunset that sets the entire sky on fir...]]> Sun, 27 Oct 2024 01:13:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6838,allison-s-book-report-three-wives-tales https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6799,allison-s-book-report-hidden-pictures-by-jason-rekulakIt’s the time of year when I start looking for some spooky reads for fall. I love hunkering down in my library on a chilly fall evening and scaring myself to death.  I don’t know what that says a...]]> Sun, 20 Oct 2024 01:17:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6799,allison-s-book-report-hidden-pictures-by-jason-rekulak https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6772,allison-s-book-reportReaders of Fallon, I am ashamed to say I didn't read a single page all week. I have been playing hooky and hanging out with my husband, sans kids, in Las Vegas for three days at the Reggae R...]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2024 01:44:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6772,allison-s-book-report https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6744,allison-s-book-report-hester-by-laurie-lico-albaneseIf you have been following the “Book Report” for long, you know that I love a good “witchy” story, especially in the fall months. One of my first reviews in The Fallon Post was about “Weyward” by Emil...]]> Sun, 06 Oct 2024 01:11:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6744,allison-s-book-report-hester-by-laurie-lico-albanese https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6707,allison-s-book-review-happy-medium-by-sarah-adlerWe are almost a week into fall, and I am starting to feel that little snap in the air in the mornings, making me reluctant to leave the warmth of my bed. Out of nowhere, we are officially entering the...]]> Sun, 29 Sep 2024 01:21:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6707,allison-s-book-review-happy-medium-by-sarah-adler https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6691,allison-s-book-report-the-lyrics-by-sir-paul-mccartneyI am a music lover, though I would not exactly call myself “musical.”  Unlike my talented kids and husband, I can’t sing or play an instrument at all, but I have always absolutely loved listening...]]> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:32:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6691,allison-s-book-report-the-lyrics-by-sir-paul-mccartney https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6666,allison-s-book-report-by-any-other-name-by-jodi-picoultBack in the 90s, when I was just a fledgling theater nerd and book lady, I was introduced to William Shakespeare in school by reading his popular works in English class. Shout out to Mrs. Kelly, Mrs....]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 01:09:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6666,allison-s-book-report-by-any-other-name-by-jodi-picoult https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6630,allison-s-book-report-the-sign-for-home-by-blair-fellMy homeschoolers officially started school this week, which means lots of conversations about making and sticking to a budget, the American government, guitar lessons, William Shakespeare, writing a n...]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 01:03:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6630,allison-s-book-report-the-sign-for-home-by-blair-fell https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6585,allison-s-book-report-little-monsters-by-adrienne-brodeurMy nephews have been staying with us for a few nights this week, and life has certainly been exciting. The whole Cousin Crew is mainly made up of teens, except for the “baby" of the family. Grayson is...]]> Sun, 25 Aug 2024 03:16:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6585,allison-s-book-report-little-monsters-by-adrienne-brodeur https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6561,allison-s-book-report-look-in-the-mirror-by-catherine-steadmanIt's been a while since I read and reviewed a thriller in the Book Report. I occasionally go through phases where all I want to read are thrillers, but after a while, they start to run into each other...]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6561,allison-s-book-report-look-in-the-mirror-by-catherine-steadman https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6529,allison-s-book-report-a-pho-love-story-by-loan-leI have talked at great length, week after week, about how much book lovers seem to love a book about other book lovers. I don't know what it is, but romance readers, in particular, love reading about...]]> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 03:33:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6529,allison-s-book-report-a-pho-love-story-by-loan-le https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6508,allison-s-book-report-kula-deans-little-library-of-banned-books-by-kirsten-miller“The Change” by Kirsten Miller is one of my favorite books. It is a fun murder mystery meets coming-of-(middle)age story about three women who discover they have some pretty awesome powers when they e...]]> Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:05:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6508,allison-s-book-report-kula-deans-little-library-of-banned-books-by-kirsten-miller https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6485,allison-s-book-report-the-call-of-the-wild-and-free-by-ainsley-armentIn just a couple of short weeks, most of the kids in Fallon will be back at school. It seems like summer has just begun. As I've mentioned before, we homeschool our kids, and here at the Diegel Home f...]]> Sun, 28 Jul 2024 03:03:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6485,allison-s-book-report-the-call-of-the-wild-and-free-by-ainsley-arment https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6459,allison-s-book-report-confessions-of-the-other-sister-by-beth-harbisonThe heat has been blistering around here, and I, for one, am officially over it. Sometimes,  when it is this hot,  the only solution is to pack up a little bag of books and run to the beach....]]> Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:31:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6459,allison-s-book-report-confessions-of-the-other-sister-by-beth-harbison https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6429,allison-s-book-report-lucky-by-marissa-stapleyPeople ask me where I get all of my books. The answer is all over the place. Independent bookstores are my favorite, and I try to visit one or two when I travel. I never leave a used bookstore empty-h...]]> Sun, 14 Jul 2024 02:58:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6429,allison-s-book-report-lucky-by-marissa-stapley https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6403,allison-s-book-report-true-biz-by-sara-novicI have a confession to make. I almost never re-read a book. There are exceptions to that, my “comfort books” like Harry Potter, “Little Women,” and “Anne of Green Gables” have been read and re-read ti...]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2024 03:01:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6403,allison-s-book-report-true-biz-by-sara-novic https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6372,allison-s-book-report-the-good-left-undone-by-adriana-trigianiWe are home from our big road trip. I am already missing the salty sea air and those gorgeous Redwoods, but I'm super glad to be back home. Two weeks in a camp trailer is a long time for sure and I mi...]]> Sun, 30 Jun 2024 03:11:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6372,allison-s-book-report-the-good-left-undone-by-adriana-trigiani https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6321,julia-whelan-narrator-extraordinaireI am currently road-tripping, spending two nomadic weeks camping in the mountains and on the coast of Northern California and Southern Oregon. The trees and the cooler weather are lovely, and we are s...]]> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 03:18:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6321,julia-whelan-narrator-extraordinaire https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6294,allison-s-book-report-the-paradise-problem-by-christina-laurenLooks like we are headed into an early heatwave this weekend, and I am coming at you with an equally hot new summer romance. Enjoy this hilarious and spicy rom-com from the reigning queens of romance,...]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:56:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6294,allison-s-book-report-the-paradise-problem-by-christina-lauren https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6278,allison-s-book-report-teen-takeoverSchool is out in Fallon! I have young teenage daughters who can’t wait to spend long days in the pool with friends, stay up too late, and sleep in – and both are very excited to spend time with some g...]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2024 03:40:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6278,allison-s-book-report-teen-takeover https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6252,allison-s-book-report-mad-honey-by-jodi-picoult-and-jennifer-finney-boylanMay has officially taken on a life of its own here, culminating in a whirlwind of wrapping up projects with work and kids before summer and an ill-timed (and thankfully short-lived) plague that descen...]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 03:35:00 -0700 https://www.thefallonpost.org/article/6252,allison-s-book-report-mad-honey-by-jodi-picoult-and-jennifer-finney-boylan