Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
It's the most wonderful time of the year! There are so many traditions this time of year, and as I go through them, I often think of ideas for stories. But, I get so busy that I never write them. So, I decided to challenge myself this year to write "12 stories of Christmas". Between... Continue Reading →
“They’ve gone through so much for me, like covering up an actual murder. The least I can do is pretend to like their hideous outfits.”― Jesse Q. Sutanto, Four Aunties and a Wedding Goodreads Synopsis: Meddy Chan has been to countless weddings, but she never imagined how her own would turn out. Now the day has arrived,... Continue Reading →
2024 is closing with some great books. There are some fun romances including a short story by one of my favorite authors, Jenny Colgan. If you're in the mood for something more serious, there's the paperback release of the new James Patterson series, a nod to some of the greatest literary detectives. None of my... Continue Reading →
“We will never accomplish anything worthwhile in life if we require the guarantee of success at the onset.”― Sherry Thomas, The Burning Sky Goodreads Synopsis: It all began with a ruined elixir and a bolt of lightning. Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's been told. The one prophesied for years to... Continue Reading →
November 5 I've been reading locked-door mysteries since winning a writing battle with one. I also love books with authors as main characters. There’s been a sensational murder at historic Castle Kinloch, a gothic fantasy of grey granite on a remote island in the Highlands of Scotland. Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley has been found dead—under... Continue Reading →
Title: Katrina Hyena, Stand-up Comedian Author: Sophie Kohn Illustrator: Aparna Varina Publisher: Owlkids Publication Date: October 15, 2024 Description: When the spotted hyenas in Katrina’s clan laugh, it’s meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that’s not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs because she thinks world is just sooooo funny! This... Continue Reading →
Title: Rosie's Wild Ride Author: Paige Murray Illustrator: Kristen Humphrey Publication Date: October 8, 2024 Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. Description: Meet Rosie, the big horse with even bigger dreams! In Rosie’s Wild Ride, Clydesdale horse Rosie and her cowgirl friend Oakley want... Continue Reading →
Another great month of new releases- so excited to see some great middle grade novels on the list. October 1 A small Southern town. An ordinary Saturday night. A little boy disappears without a trace. Everyone in Wynotte, North Carolina, knows the name Davy Malcor. Knows the video clip of him juggling four balls, "All... Continue Reading →
“I’ve always believed that books are simply dreams on paper, taking us where we most need to go.”― Kristin Harmel, The Paris Daughter Title: The Paris Daughter Author: Kristin Harmel Publisher: Gallery Books Publication Date: June 6, 2023 Goodreads Synopsis: Paris, 1939: Young mothers Elise and Juliette become fast friends the day they meet in the beautiful... Continue Reading →
Title; A Face is a Poem Author: Julie Morstad Publisher: Penguin Random House, Canada: Turndra Books Publication Date: September 24, 2024 Thank you to netgalley for giving me an advanced free ereader copy inexchange for an honest review. Description: Have you ever stopped and looked, really looked, at a face? Do faces stay the same... Continue Reading →
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