With everything I had going on this past week, I was actually shocked when I saw how many books I actually finished! It was a great reading week and I hope I can repeat it in the upcoming weeks. I've been flirting with a reading slump for m o n t h s now, and … Continue reading My Week in Books // 4-14-21
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I'm a book lover of all genres - my favorites are memoir, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and self-help/non-fiction.
My Week in Books // 4-7-21
If this weekend's record temperatures mean anything for our upcoming days, it's going to be a H O T summer...and I am not here for it. I H A T E heat and wish I could live in a spot where's it's perpetually 70-80 degrees...all day every day. As I get older, I hate the … Continue reading My Week in Books // 4-7-21
#6Degrees: From Shuggie Bain to Betty
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month’s starting point is the … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Shuggie Bain to Betty
March Wrap-Up // 2021
March By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 37/125 (30%)Unread Shelf: 0 (15%)Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 5 (56%)By Women Authors: 7 (78%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 2 (22%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of March: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood Honorable Mentions: How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie JonesThe Final Revival … Continue reading March Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 3-30-21
I didn't have a weekly update for you last week, and this one's coming at you a day early! It's funny how my reading life can ebb and flow - just like everything else in life. Sometimes I have a ton of time to read; other times, not so much! I'll have my March wrap … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-30-21
Q2 Releases // 2021
I can hardly believe we're already in the second quarter of 2021, but here we are! As I was putting together this post, I realized that I have a lot of established authors on this list. I can't wait to read more work by these authors and it makes me even more excited to dive … Continue reading Q2 Releases // 2021
March Spotlight // The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
My Thoughts: I read this synopsis and was instantly reminded of Daisy Jones and The Six (read my thoughts here), a book I read last year and absolutely adored! At first, I was a bit hesitant these two books would be too similar - and they are - but there are enough major differences that … Continue reading March Spotlight // The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton
My Week in Books // 3-17-21
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As a kid, I always loved St. Patrick’s Day though I’m not entirely sure why. I’m not Irish, but there’s something about the green shamrocks, colorful rainbows, and cute leprechaun’s everywhere that just jazzes me up! Anyway, I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading lately…drop me a comment below! … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-17-21
My Week in Books // 3-10-21
Basketball is over and I'm anxiously awaiting the start of volleyball now! Get me in a gym as much as possible, please! I grew up on sports and I love them more than anything...maybe the only thing I like at least as much as books! We're also expecting some cold weather...and while I'm not sure … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-10-21
#6Degrees: From Phosphoresence to Tiny Beautiful Things
Welcome back to the bookish version of Six Degrees of Separation. Here’s how it works: Start with the book suggested by Kate over at booksaremyfavouriteandbest, and see where you end up by linking it to six other titles. It’s easy and it’s fun, and no two chains are the same! This month's starting point is … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Phosphoresence to Tiny Beautiful Things
