First Line Friday 56 || Come Visit the Old Country

First Line Friday 56 || Come Visit the Old Country

It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]

November Recap || Nothing But A Blur of Words

November Recap || Nothing But A Blur of Words

Posted December 7, 2020 in monthly recap / 11 Comments

The theme for November was basically: words. All the words. More so than usual. Because, in case you missed it, November just happened to be NaNoWriMo on top of all the normal bookishness that goes on around this blog. PLUS I got the first round of edits back for my book that’s coming out next […]

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein || Humor Meets Nuggets of Knowledge

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Adventure     Humor     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced, action-filled adventure. A mystery that includes riddles and problems to solve. Lots of little facts and nuggets of knowledge. Some basic intro to Spanish that’s important to the plot. A fun story that seamlessly incorporates learning. Many […]

Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg || Magic, Mystery, and Romance

Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg || Magic, Mystery, and Romance

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     Historical Fiction     Romance     Slow Burn Romance     Forbidden Magic     Found Family     Perfect for readers who want: Slow burn romance. Forbidden magic and dangerous secrets. Historical fantasy with an accurate portrayal of period struggles. Adorable banter between characters. […]

WWW Wednesday (November 25, 2020)

WWW Wednesday (November 25, 2020)

Posted November 25, 2020 in #amreading, chat with me, www wednesday / 7 Comments

It’s time again to ask ourselves the three W’s:What would you do if you became the smartest kid in the universe?Would you use your powers for good?Would you squander them? Wait, no, that’s not right. We ask these three W’s:What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? […]

First Line Friday 56 || Squad Vibes Are A Go

First Line Friday 56 || Squad Vibes Are A Go

It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Sky Song by Abi Elphinstone || Whimsical World Filled With Adventure

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Found Family     Disability Rep     Down Syndrome Rep     Perfect for readers who want: Fun, whimsical worlds filled with magic begging to be explored. Stories with a fairy-tale feeling with myth and lore. Strong sibling […]

WWW Wednesday (November 18, 2020)

WWW Wednesday (November 18, 2020)

Posted November 18, 2020 in #amreading, chat with me, www wednesday / 4 Comments

It’s time again to ask ourselves the three W’s:Would you face your deepest fear?Would you take on a case, despite your misgivings?Would you find the beast and solve the mystery? Wait, no, that’s not right. We ask these three W’s:What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? […]