Happy Monday, everyone! It's been chilly here which had me wishing I could just read all day. I've finally been getting into Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool. As always, I'm playing catch up with my reviews. Really excited to review The Lady of the Lakes by Josi S. Kilpack. I have officially read all …
Tag: great storytelling
[Les Miserables]: A Small Review
I am finally feeling more capable of writing a few thoughts about Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. I love this book. I am in awe of this book. I am still a little intimidated by it. And I hope I can make sense of my jumbled thoughts. First, this novel is incredible in scope, fascinating …
[Pride and Prejudice]: A Review
Happy Christmas season, my friends! We are so excited for the holidays this year! Today I am excited to share some thoughts on a favorite classic of mine, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This is a classic classic---the pinnacle of the time and the author. It is so well known and so beloved. And …
#AnneReadAlong2017: Rainbow Valley, A Review
Welcome back to the #AnneReadAlong2017! Today I am reviewing the 7th book in the Anne Series -- Rainbow Valley. I can't believe we are almost done with the full series and our read along. What an adventure Jackie and I have had! It's been so fun to read these books and share our thoughts with …
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[Destiny of the Republic]: A Review
Hello bookish friends! I've been in a bit of a slump when it comes to blogging and reading lately. I think it's connected to chasing kiddos all day and just feeling exhausted when they are finally in bed. Makes me crave chocolate and a great 90's chick flick (just watched You've Got Mail for the …
[A Portrait of Emily Price]: A Review
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 …
[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 …
[Where the Mountain Meets the Moon]: A Review
Woohoo! I am so excited to post this review and officially be caught up (for the moment) on my reviews! Nesting is officially starting in this last month of pregnancy so I'm putting it to good use in the blogging world. Tonight I am super excited to share some thoughts on the third Newbery Honor …
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[The Girl Who Drank the Moon]: A Review
Hi everyone! I hope you're having a great Memorial Day weekend. I'm relaxing and nesting and, of course, reading a lot. Again, I find myself several books behind on reviews. Trying to finish out May by catching up. Here we go! Today I am excited to share some thoughts on a recent book club read: The …
A Favorite Fantasy Series [Fablehaven]: A Review
One reading goal I have in 2016 is to reread some of my favorite books and blog about them. So here I am with a review of book one in the Fablehaven series. This series is fantastic. It's right up there with Harry Potter for me. I think the story telling is so clever and …
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