My Read the North Challenge is only a month underway, and I’ve been off to a slow, if steady start. After reading one of the books the boys got for Christmas – Carson Crosses Canada – I realized that many of the fantastic books we read with our kidsRead More →
This is actually a review I wrote last January, but never ended up posting on the blog. In posting it now, I’m wrapping up number 64 on my 101 in 1001 list: Write 5 book reviews and post them on the blog. Rereading this review reminded me that this book needs to beRead More →
I’ve been terrible this past year with my Reading Recaps and book updates. I did one book review in July, and some pretty bare bones Recaps in August and November, but that was it!Read More →
*It’s been so long! But, I miss this blog and I’m feeling like I need to get back to it. It’s definitely been put on the back burner for long enough, and there’s no more excuses on my end. So…welcome back? I’ve kept up with some of my book reviewsRead More →
How could I not? I’ve had two challenges running simultaneously this year – my 101 Books in 1001 Days and my Goodreads yearly reading challenge. I surpassed my goal of 50 books in 2016 for Goodreads, hitting 53 this past week. This is kind of cool on Goodreads – My YearRead More →
Recently, I finished reading the Harry Potter series for the first time – yes, you read that correctly. I’ve read bits and pieces of it over the years, but I finally purchased the set and read all seven books from start to finish. And I was left wondering, why theRead More →
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Genre: Contemporary Romance Rating: 5 of 5 stars Where to find it: Amazon, Goodreads THIS is how a romance novel should read. I’m never alone in here. Sitting opposite me is the executive assistant to Mr. Bexley. His henchman and manservant. The secondRead More →
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine Genre: YA Fantasy Rating: 5 of 5 stars Where to find it: Amazon, Goodreads I picked up Ink and Bone not realizing that it was a YA read. Looking back, I’m glad I didn’t know, otherwise I might have passed it byRead More →
This recap is a bit of a catch up game for me today, since I didn’t post any updates through the summer. I’ll keep the review part short and sweet, since there are quite a few to get through. Uprooted by Naomi Novi Genre: Fantasy Rating: 4 of 5Read More →
My reading lately has been almost non-existent, but I’ve managed the odd book here and there. I’ve got two lists on the go – my 101 Books in 1001 Days list and my 2015 Reading Challenge. I have an edit to make to my 101 in 1001 categories. I’m supposedRead More →