Hey friends, I hope you are all doing well during these crazy times we are living in. I know I've fallen off the blogging wagon over the last couple of years but I'm hoping that will be changing again soon. Being home has been interesting and we're all learning how to navigate our new normal. I haven't been reading as much as I thought I would … [Read more...]
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Apr 2020
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Dec 2018
I just loved doing the Goodreads challenge this year. In the beginning of the year, I set myself a goal for how many books I would try and read by the end of the year. I went with 30, giving myself a little leeway for busy times of year and hit it plus a few extras! I've been seeing a lot of friends share their lists on Facebook and have been … [Read more...]
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Oct 2018
My latest read was this book, Circe. I saw it listed somewhere along the way and thought it seemed up my alley as I always loved Greek Mythology as a kid. It was a great read! Slow at times but compelling and interesting. Circe is a nyphm, the daughter of Titan Helios, the God of the sun. She's a lesser God and in traditional lore she most notably … [Read more...]
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Sep 2018
You know it's a good book when you finish and you're sad it's over. I'm still reeling and thinking about Moloka'i, the historical book I finished last night. The book is set in the early 1900s in Hawaii, during one of the largest medical quarantines that ever happened in the US. (leprosy) The story follows Rachel Kalama, a 7 year old girl who … [Read more...]
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Apr 2018
Here are a few questions to think about while you continue to read Educated. Leave some comments of any other questions you have that we can discuss at the end of the month! I hope you are all enjoying the memoir thus far. I am curious to see what you think. If you haven't started the book yet, it's not too late! … [Read more...]
Oooh, I love this! Have a Percy Jackson fan in your home? I know it's early but this is a perfect holiday gift: the Percy Jackson Coloring Book. The reviews seem pretty good so far and if you have a kiddo who loves Rick Riordan books, this is a good one! It's a good gift gamble too as it looks like it only just came out end of August so chances … [Read more...]
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Sep 2017
If you're looking to pick up something different from your next book, I highly recommend Born a Crime, a non-fiction collection of stories from Trevor Noah. One of the ladies in my book club selected this for her pick for the month of September. If you aren't familiar (I wasn't), Trevor Noah is currently the host of the Daily Show, a tv show on … [Read more...]
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Jul 2017
I'm a year-round avid reader but there's just something about a book on the beach that's just blissful. With the sand in my toes and the sound of the ocean, reading a book on the beach is really my favorite summer activity. Do you guys feel the same way? I've already read a few this summer and look forward to reading more. Here's a couple of … [Read more...]
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Jun 2017
Dads don't want ties. Ever. It's like getting kids socks for Christmas. Sure, dad might need them, but it's hard to be excited about a piece of clothing required for work. Instead, this Father's Day, get dad this book: We Stood Upon Stars by Roger Thompson. Dads crave adventure. You may have heard some tales about crazy campouts or road trips … [Read more...]
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Mar 2017
What's the latest on your tween or teen's favorite reading list? My 13-year-old is an avid reader, which is amazing given that he started elementary school as a reluctant reader. He was a late bloomer but also? Some of those early education reading books bored him! He has an active imagination and like me, he is more intrigued by fantasy, science … [Read more...]
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