I can’t believe summer is in full swing already! We’ve had a rocky start to the summer with three separate illnesses and a major reading funk, but the weather has been incredible here in Nor Cal and for that I am grateful. I’m really looking forward to camping, fresh tomatoes from the garden, and some…
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Reading Review – March 2023
Phew, what a month! I’m not sure how much sun we saw in March, but if April does shower, I sure hope I can live to see the May flowers… One of the bright sides to the rain was the extra hours for reading! March was a record reading month for me, and I was…
Reading Review – October 2022
I cannot believe that it’s November, like I just cannot. Christmas is less than two months away, I haven’t purchased a single thing (let alone made a list!) and my kids will NOT let me take away gifts from the festivities this year (can’t blame me for trying!). Cue Stephanie Tanner – “How Ruuuuude!” October…
Reading Review – August 2022
With the end of August, comes the end of a feeling – a summer state of mind. Here in Northern California, summer is hardly over (and with this weeks 110+ temperatures, it feels like it will never end) but the kids are back to school and the days are much shorter. While the rest of…
Reading Review – February and March 2022
Heyyyyyyy! Remember me? I haven’t forgotten about you, I’ve just been you know, a wee bit crazy. But writing two months of book reviews is just too much, so I’m going to try harder (so much harder) to write them monthly – even if it’s just a couple of books. I even have my first…
A Gift Guide for Book Lovers
Still looking for a gift for the book lover on your list? This Gift Guide for Book Lovers is sure to have just the right thing! My Favorite Gift Guides I love gift guides! I start getting antsy in October, waiting for my favorite bloggers to post their gift guides, so that I can peruse…
Reading Review: August and September 2021
August and September included lots of great books! Come see what I’ve been reading and tell me what I need to add to my never-ending TBR. Everything Here is Beautiful: 4 stars! This was our September book club pick! Sisters Miranda and Lucia Bok are complete opposites. While Miranda is responsible, Lucia is unpredictable. But…