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
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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.
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
My Week in Books // 3-3-21
Our weather has been amazing...67 degrees yesterday! Needless to say, I've been outside shooting hoops with my kids and playing a little bit of golf. It won't be long and my flower gardens will be demanding my attention, but the good thing about Colorado is that that job can be put off until at least … Continue reading My Week in Books // 3-3-21
February Wrap-Up // 2021
February By the Numbers: Total Books Read: 13Audiobooks: 0Five Star Reads: 2Goodreads Shelf: 28/125 (22%)Unread Shelf: 2 (15%)Nonfiction Challenge: 2/12Books by BIPOC Authors: 5 (31%)By Women Authors: 10 (71%)Diverse Books: 4 (31%)Nonfiction Reads: 6 (46%)Debuts: 3 (23%)Published in 2021: 10 (71%) Favorite Book of February: Infinite Country by Patricia Engel Honorable Mentions: How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America by Kiese LaymonHamnet by Maggie O'Farrell … Continue reading February Wrap-Up // 2021
February Spotlight // Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
This book moved me to tears! Literally, I was sobbing (not just slow tears running down my face!). Something about the way Engel writes is so impactful that it emotionally destroyed me. I’ve read books that make me sad and that I reflect on for a long time, but few books have made me feel so deeply … Continue reading February Spotlight // Infinite Country by Patricia Engel
My Week in Books // 2-24-21
Last week, it was -30 degrees outside; today, it was 60 degrees. That's a 90 degree difference in a week! I LOVE Colorado weather...it changes so frequently that you can never get bored with it! Anyway, I’d love to hear about what you’ve been reading lately...drop me a comment below! Last Week’s Reads: *** The … Continue reading My Week in Books // 2-24-21
