Hi y'all! Today I have scheduled the posting of my review of Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster by Jonathan Auxier. I looked forward to reading this book for several months after having it recommended by several people including Sarah Mackenzie of Read Aloud Revival. Finally, I got it from the library …
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Hi y'all! Happy last full week of June! I knew June would go fast with all the fun events we've had in our family lately. But wow, here it is! We're ready to welcome July and new baby! Today I am thrilled to be sharing a review of one of my childhood favorites: Half Magic …
Hi y'all! Hope you are enjoying June. Around here, summer has officially started and I'm doing everything I can to stay a bit cooler. We are enjoying mornings outside and lots of frozen treats. The baby countdown is starting to get a bit shorter! I am really excited to share my review of The Candymakers …
Hi y'all! I am thrilled to be back with a review today, especially of a book I love so much. I have read Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky several times both for school and for fun. I even took a Dostoevsky class in college because I wanted to. The term paper from that class …
Hi y'all! Hope you are having a great Memorial Day weekend in the US and are looking forward to summer. Hopefully the weather will get warmer again soon. We've had a cold front for a few days which is actually kind of nice for my pregnant self. Can you believe June is right around the …
Hi y'all! I am excited to share my review of a recent read aloud that I read to my kids: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo. I read this out loud to my kids over the past several weeks. It was my first time reading it which I must admit was a …
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Hi y'all! I am thrilled to be sharing another book list with you this Saturday. Lately, I am enjoying focusing these lists on a certain title and such is the case again today. I love Kathryn Stockett's The Help. It's one of my favorite novels and most recommended to other friends and family who want …
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 …
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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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 …
