In rare circumstances, I know of a movie before I know of the book. The Princess Bride is one of those cases. I've seen and loved the movie for years, but it was recently that I learned it's also a fun book. When my mom read it for a recent book group, I decided to …
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I am honored to be nominated for this award by Tori at Bookish Writings. Go check out her awesome blog! Thank you so much for thinking of me! I am excited to get to know more and more people in the blogging world. Of course there are some rules to this so here they are: Acknowledge the …
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Welcome back to TBR Thursday hosted by Whitney over at She is too fond of books. Each week, I highlight one book that is on my TBR list. It could have been there for months or just acquired yesterday, but the point is to spotlight novels that scream “read me”. Anyone is welcome to join in to encourage …
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While watching Matilda a few months ago, I suddenly realized I have never read the book. I always thought that I had. I love many Roald Dahl books (The Witches and The BFG are my favorites), but I hadn't read this one. So I borrowed it from my parents and read it out loud to …
Welcome back to Top 10 Tuesday hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! I'm super excited about this week's topic! This week I’m sharing some of my favorite fellow book nerds including those who love reading, are writers, or work at a bookstore (I keep thinking of Kathleen Kelly from You've Got Mail. Ah, I love that movie!). Many …
When I finished To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson, I wasn't sure if I would write a review. This biography follows the life of the current president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS) or the Mormons. I'm a Mormon. I've wanted to read this book for a …
I recently finished the newest sequel in The Selection series by Kiera Cass entitled The Heir. I wasn't sure what to expect from this novel. But I loved the first three and was excited to get more of America and Maxon's story. See my review of the trilogy here. Published this year, The Heir follows …
I am super excited to participate in this new meme hosted by Whitney over at She is too fond of books. Each week, I will highlight one book that I physically own and is on my TBR. It could have been there for months or just acquired yesterday, but the point is to spotlight novels that scream …
I am honored to be nominated by Jody at A Spoonful of Happy Endings for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award! Jody writes great reviews and posts about the best in chick lit. Go and check her blog out! Thanks so much for nominating me, Jody! The Rules 1. Thank the blogger who nominated you, …
Welcome back to Top 10 Tuesday hosted by The Broke and the Bookish! This week I’m talking about some of the more diverse books I have read--books that celebrate diversity through characters, plot, and themes. Wonder by R. J. Palacio // This is one of my recent favorite reads. Seriously, if you haven't read it, check it out! …
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