Hi y'all! I've scheduled this post to publish today with a review. When I discovered that Katherine Applegate had written a sequel to The One and Only Ivan, I immediately bought it because I knew I needed to own this book. Ivan's story is one of my favorite Newbery winners that I've read--and is such …
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[Macbeth]: A Review
Hi y'all! Today I am here with a review of a recent classic read of mine: Macbeth by William Shakespeare. I am trying to focus on my Classics Club reading right now as I only have about 2.5 months until my September 1st deadline! I feel like it was far away until suddenly it's coming …
[Half Magic]: A Review
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 …
[The Candymakers]: A Review
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 …
[Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH]: A Review
Hi y'all! Where has this week gone? I realized today that I hadn't posted at all this week. There isn't a big reason for this. Just many little ones from family time to tired evenings. I'm excited to share a recent Newbery read of mine with you today! Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH …
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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 …
[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 …
[Book of a Thousand Days]: A Review
Happy Friday, y'all! I hope you are finding things to do and ways to get outside this week! We're hoping real spring weather is coming our way soon. Today I am here to share a review of Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. I reread this book at the start of this year …
[Dragonwatch: Master of the Phantom Isle]: A Review
**This review is full of spoilers because I find it impossible to review a book that feels like a small part of a larger story without giving away some of the details. If you haven't read books 1 & 2 in the Dragonwatch series (or the Fablehaven series), stop right here and go read those …
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[The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages]: A Review
Hi all, I am thrilled to (finally!) be bringing you my review of The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Riddle of Ages by Trenton Lee Stewart. This is about a month overdue and I can't wait to share my thoughts on the finale of this fantastic series. I love the Mysterious Benedict Society!! I was …
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