Hi friends! Today I'm here with a review of a truly lovely children's classic: Winnie the Pooh. I have known the stories of Pooh for years. But I had never read the sweet books. My uncle sent me his old set of the books for my birthday this year. They are so pretty! Recently, I …
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I am back today with a review of the third book in what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series (check out my reviews of Cinder and Scarlet). The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer continues in Cress-- focusing on the fairy tale of Rapunzel. A few thoughts before I delve into this book. This novel was as …
Continue reading It Just Keeps Getting Better [Cress]: A Review
I have always loved Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. I love the novel and I love the movie adaptation. It's one of my favorite books from my childhood and I have continued to love it as I have begun to raise my own family. I have read this classic several times and …
Continue reading A Favorite Classic [Anne of Green Gables]: A Review
Hi everyone! Today I am here with a review of The Boys in the Boat, a neat book that I have heard a lot about. Both my mom and my mother in law recommended this book after they read it for their book clubs. It is an incredible story of team work, diligence, and a determination …
Continue reading Making History [The Boys in the Boat]: A Review
I am here today to talk about a really neat book. Recently, I read Heaven is Here by Stephanie Nielson. This memoir is pretty well known in the LDS community. Stephanie is the author of a popular blog called nieniedialogues.com where she shares her faith, family, and love with the world. I was excited to check …
Continue reading Seek for Happiness [Heaven is Here]: A Review
I have never read Jane Eyre until this year. I knew the basic story line, but I could never get past the first few chapters. Luckily, I have matured or appreciate it better, or the timing was just right this time. I read it recently, and I loved it! Jane Eyre follows the coming of …
Continue reading A New Favorite Classic [Jane Eyre]: A Review
Guys, today I reached 100 followers on greenish bookshelf! Thank you, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my posts. This book blogging world is my new favorite thing and I have loved meeting you all! Today I am reviewing a book that may surprise you (it certainly surprises me). I am …
Continue reading Something different [The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion]: A Review
Hi everyone! I've been looking through some old book reviews I wrote back when I didn't have this lovely little book blog. I have praised The Goose Girl and Shannon Hale many times on greenish bookshelf (see here and here and here) so I thought I would share my initial thoughts on the book when I read for …
Guys, I just had one of those days where you can hardly do anything but read. Yesterday, I finished the second book in the Lunar Chronicles series, Scarlet. I had to finish it so I could move on with my life. It was fantastic. I laughed. I gasped. I sighed. I wanted to scream. I wanted …
Today I'm back with a review of a new favorite book of mine, The Little Paris Bookshop. This is a book for all book lovers, for those who believe reading can heal your heart and fuel your soul, for those who love to travel, for people that believe in the power of love, food, and books. …
Continue reading Reading is Beautiful [The Little Paris Bookshop]: A Review
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