Hi y'all Today I am here with a review of The Green Ember by S. D. Smith. I have had this book near the top of my TBR for a while and was excited to finally read it. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed by this one. I began it highly …
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[Hamlet]: A Review
Hi y'all! Today I am here with a review of a recent Classics Club reread of mine: Hamlet by William Shakespeare. I decided a few years ago to add a bit more Shakespeare to my Classics Club list because I am one of those nerds that actually really loves Shakespeare. I am so glad I …
[Inside Out and Back Again]: A Review
Hi y'all! Are you loving this spring weather?! We are spending tons of time outside and loving it. It has been fantastic! Today I am here with a review of a book I am really excited to share more about: Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. This book won the National Book Award …
[The Solid Grounds Coffee Company]: A Review
Hi y'all! I am really excited about today's review. This is a book that I have anticipated reading for a while--basically since I finished the first two books in the series (check out my reviews of those novels: The Saturday Night Supper Club and Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe). The Solid Grounds Coffee Company by Carla …
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[The Midwife’s Apprentice]: A Review
Hi y'all! I feel like this week has left me burnt out in most aspects of life. I'm tired of homeschooling. I'm in a bit of a reading slump this week. Plus, I'm in the third trimester of pregnancy so I am just starting to feel really tired all the time. I am sad to …
[The Lady of the Lake]: A Review
Happy Saturday, my friends! Today I am excited to share another review (I'm on a roll lately!) as part of my Classics Club list. This time I focus on Sir Walter Scott's classic poem, The Lady of the Lake. I became re-interested in Sir Walter Scott when I read The Lady of the Lakes a …
[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory]: A Review
Hi y'all! I'm excited to share a review today of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. While I have read this book several times and seen the movie adaptations over the years, this is the first time I read this book aloud. Such a fun read aloud with my kids! This was our …
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[Front Desk]: A Review
Hi y'all! I am excited to share a review of a recent read of mine: Front Desk by Kelly Yang. A good friend of mine recommended this book after reading it for her book club. I am really glad I picked it up! Initial Thoughts: I haven't read many books about Asian immigrants in America …
[The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place – The Mysterious Howling]: A Review
Hi y'all! I am here today with another review (trying to make a dent in that massive pile of reviews to be written!) Today I am sharing my thoughts on the first book in a series for middle grade readers: The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood. Initial Thoughts: This …
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[A Tale of Two Cities]: A Review
Hi y'all! I must admit that I am especially thrilled to be sharing this 3rd Classics Club review with you today on A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. I am making lovely progress on my Classics Club list and feeling good about finishing on time. This one feels especially good. First, I just …
