Hello, everyone! Please excuse my extended hiatus through the middle of November. Earlier this month, I received some sad news -- the passing of a dear friend of mine from cancer. I was able to attend her funeral and celebrate her amazing life. In so many ways, she was a mentor, a friend, a confidant, …
20 Great Books for 10-11 Year Olds
Hi y'all! Happy November! I can't believe we are already in the last part of the year. I was out today and heard Christmas music. I am here for it! Today I am excited to share a new book list: 20 great books for 10-11 year olds. I made this list for my mom for …
[Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes & Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard]: A Double Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying a beautiful fall wherever you are! Our leaves are changing, pumpkins are everywhere and the air is crisp. I am loving it! Today I am thrilled to be sharing my review of Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and its sequel--Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard by Jonathan Auxier. …
[Miss Buncle’s Book]: A Review
Happy Fall Y'all! Hope you are enjoying cooler weather and changing leaves. I love this time of year! I am excited to share my review of Miss Buncle's Book by D. E. Stevenson. This book was recommended by one of my favorite bookish people -- Sara at The Read Aloud Revival. She included this book …
[Jane and the Last Mystery]: An ARC Blog Tour Review
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to be participating in the blog tour for Stephanie Barron's final novel in her Being a Jane Austen Mystery series: Jane and the Final Mystery. I loved this concluding tale about the classic writing Jane Austen solving one more mystery as her health fails. The writing is exquisite. The characters …
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[Miss Newbury’s List]: A Review
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying fall weather and changing leaves wherever you are! 🙂 I am excited to share my review of Miss Newbury's List by Megan Walker. This is a fun historical romance following Rosalind's journey to chick things off her bucket list before she gets married. Book Summary: "Before Rosalind weds, she …
[Restart]: A Review
Hi y'all! I hope you are enjoying these first days of October. We are loving the cooler weather and fall traditions. I am excited to share my review of Restart by Gordon Korman. I really enjoyed this story and it's important message about starting over and overcoming bullying. Book Summary: "Chase's memory just went out …
[A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak]: An ARC Review
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to share my review of A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey. This companion to Namey's novel A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow is beautifully written and transports readers to Miami. The ending is beautiful and so satisfying. Here's what you can expect in …
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[The Gents Books 1-3 + Christmas Novella]: A Series Review
Hi y'all! Fall is in the air and I am here for it! This is my favorite time of year. I love fall! I am thrilled to be sharing a review of the first part of The Gents series by Sarah M. Eden. If you've been here this year, you know I am loving Sarah's …
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[Educating Elizabeth]: An ARC Review
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to be sharing my review of Educating Elizabeth by Jennifer Moore. I love this series about a close group of friends all following their dreams in Victorian Era England. The characters are lovely, the romance is always fantastic, and the trailblazing ways they follow their dreams are innovative and fascinating. …
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