The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes I think the controversy that surrounded this book made me nervous to pick it up, but I'm so sad that I allowed it to keep me away for so long. I absolutely enjoyed this book about The Pack Horse Library. This was a project set up in the … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-21-21
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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 // 7-14-21
*** One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Omg...Casey McQuiston does it again! One Last Stop was a truly delightful audiobook experience. The story is full of love, friendship, and dedication. August and Jane are such great characters, but I loved the cast of secondary characters just as much. All of them create a beautiful sense … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-14-21
Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag // 2021
General Mid-Year Stats: This time last year I had read 74 books...so while I thought I was a little behind, it's really an insignificant difference. Interestingly, my YTD average rating is the same this year as compared to 2020. The thing that maybe made me the most happy when I was looking over these stats … Continue reading Mid-Year Book Freak Out Tag // 2021
My Week in Books // 7-7-21
I have officially declared July as the month for me to tackle my Book of the Month Club (referal link) books. I have somewhere around 25 unread BOTM selections, and truly, these books were some of my most anticipated reads. They've gotten lost in the shuffle and if I don't make some sort of strong … Continue reading My Week in Books // 7-7-21
#6Degrees: From Eats, Shoots, and Leaves to Columbine
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! I'm going to be honest - … Continue reading #6Degrees: From Eats, Shoots, and Leaves to Columbine
My Halfway Top 10 // 2021
I can't believe we're already halfway through 2021! I swear I catch myself saying 2020 all the time - it almost feels like I just lost that year of life. Anyone else? So far, I feel like I've had a satisfactory reading year. While I'm on track to reach my Goodreads reading goal (I'm ahead … Continue reading My Halfway Top 10 // 2021
June Wrap-Up // 2021
June By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 9Audiobooks: 1Five Star Reads: 1Goodreads Shelf: 69/125 (55%)Unread Shelf: 3 (33%)Nonfiction Challenge: 7/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 3 (33%)By Women Authors: 6 (67%)Diverse Books: 5 (56%)Nonfiction Reads: 3 (33%)Debuts: 3 (33%)Published in 2021: 5 (56%) Favorite Book of the Month: Sparks Like Stars by Nadia Hashimi I was immediately struck by the writing of this book. It's succint, profound, and … Continue reading June Wrap-Up // 2021
My Week in Books // 6-29-21
I'm coming at you a day early because my June Wrap-Up post will go live on Wednesday. I know we all say it, but I cannot believe we're halfway through 2021 already! Where have the months gone?!?! Sometime in the near future, I'll round up my #HalfwayTopTen for you - I just need to find … Continue reading My Week in Books // 6-29-21
25 LGTBQIA+ Books To Celebrate Pride Month
June is Pride Month - a time to honor the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising was a tipping point for the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. Today, celebrations include pride parades, picnics, parties, workshops, symposia and concerts, and LGBTQ Pride Month events attract millions of participants around the world. Memorials … Continue reading 25 LGTBQIA+ Books To Celebrate Pride Month
My Week in Books // 6-23-21
June is such a crazy busy month! I used to think that nothing could get busier than December, but then I had kids...and now I crave the slowness of Christmas time. 😉 My reading time has definitely been affected and I'm curious to see how many books I can read over the next week! Sparks … Continue reading My Week in Books // 6-23-21
