Hello dear bookish friends! I am finally back from vacation and recovered enough to be back writing. What is it about vacation that sometimes leaves me needing a vacation from my vacation? I am excited to review another novel by one of my favorite contemporary novelists, Katherine Reay. I have raved about her books including …
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#AnneReadAlong2017: Anne’s House of Dreams, A Review
Hello dear Anne fans! I hope you're having a fabulous weekend! I am so so so excited to share some thoughts about Anne's House of Dreams, book 5 in the wonderful Anne Series by L. M. Montgomery! I am having so much fun co-hosting this event with Jackie @ Death by Tsundoku. We’d love to have …
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[Lizzy and Jane]: A Review
Happy weekend, my friends! I am excited to share some thoughts tonight on a recent favorite of mine, Lizzy and Jane by Katherine Reay. I've raved about a few of Katherine's other books here on my blog, specifically Dear Mr. Knightley and The Bronte Plot. And I am currently reading A Portrait of Emily Price, also by …
[Dragonwatch]: A Review
Hi everyone! Hope you are enjoying your weekend as much as we are now that we are finally sickness free at our house! Today I am reviewing Dragonwatch by Brandon Mull. I am so excited about this review! If you remember, last year I reread and reviewed Mull's full Fablehaven series (you can check out …
#AnneReadAlong2017: Anne of Avonlea, A Review
Welcome to my June review of Anne of Avonlea as part of the #AnneReadAlong2017! I am having so much fun co-hosting this event with Jackie @ Death by Tsundoku. We'd love to have you join us for any part of the read along. We are writing reviews, posting Top 5 Lists, hosting giveaways, and more! …
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[Lilac Girls] A Review
Hi everyone! I'm excited to share some thoughts about a recent book club book today. This book has kept me thinking for weeks after I finished it. And that's impressive! Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly is a New York Times Bestseller that I have been seeing at bookstores and libraries for months. I was …
[Frankenstein]: A Review
Happy Saturday, y'all! I'm excited for some good family time this weekend and hopefully knocking this nasty cold out for good! Today I am here with a review of a book that surprised me: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This book has an interesting reputation. We all know the name. We can name several movies that …
[The Lost Heiress]: A Review
Happy Halloween, everyone! We're taking it easy at home today and nursing heavy colds. Hope your holiday is a great one! Today I'm here with a review of The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White. This is the first book I've read by White and the first in her Ladies of the Manor Series. This novel also …
[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix]: A Review
Welcome to my October post featuring Harry Potter! This month's book is Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I left this until the end of the month, again. And again I found myself absolutely swept up into the story. It only took me a few days to finish this 800+ novel. Excited to …
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[Me Before You]: A Review
Today was a gorgeous day in Dallas. And I spent a good part of it reading. Perfect! I am back today with a review of Me Before You which I finished last week. I think I needed several days to digest this novel before writing a review. I fell in love, felt their heartache, and …
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