I was just thinking about how I’m not a hugger. I don’t hate hugs, but I also don’t “get” them. It means much more to me for someone to make eye contact, smile, and ask me what I think about the message of The Wizard of Oz and if the book or the movie was … More Translation
“Was Danna the only one I’d been blind to all these years? Returning home from a disastrous ski trip, Jake is quick to trace Mel’s hand in the welcoming touches scattered throughout his apartment. But when a closer look reveals more than she intended to show, Jake’s world is turned upside down. Can he somehow … More Short Story Review: Love Blind
So… this is late. 😀 I usually post my “Plate Update” (a quick review of what I accomplished/experienced off my “full plate” the month before) in the first week of a new month, but between that amazing Five Fall Favorites party and some other things I wanted to post last week… here we are. 😀 … More Plate Update: Football, Christmas Cards, and Himalayas
I took a book census the other day, and, out of the 100 or so books I have out on my shelves and around my room, forty of those are secondhand. I love buying used books, mainly for budget reasons, but it’s also fun to give new life and a new home to overlooked copies … More How to Thrift a Book
“Iko – an audacious android and best friend to the Lunar Queen Cinder – has been tasked with hunting down Alpha Lysander Steele, the leader of a rogue band of bioengineered wolf-soldiers who threaten to undo the tenuous peace agreement between Earth and Luna. Unless Cinder can reverse the mutations that were forced on them … More Book Review: Gone Rogue
Just before the blog party last week, Julia tagged me for this amazing blog tag, and I knew I had to do it ASAP. 😀 I have a, ahem, slight book cover problem. 😀 I collect some of my favorites on a Goodreads shelf, and I love looking at the various ones at the library. … More The Cover Love Tag
Hello, y’all! Wow, it’s been a whirlwind of a week! Thanks so much for turning out and helping us explode each other’s TBR lists! It’s been so much fun. 😀 I’m sure you’re all very anxious to see who won that amazing giveaway. Click over to our hostess’s blog to find out! Also, to further … More My Top 5 Favorite Books for 2018
How are you liking the Five Fall Favorites party? Found any new good books to read? 😀 I know I’ve been enjoying talking with you all and hearing your favorite books and recommendations. It’s been quite a lot of fun, and I’m so glad you all could come! ❤ So, while this is not the … More Pssst… Prize Update!
Today’s genre is actually military fiction, but since I don’t read a lot in that genre, I’m switching it out for books with a focus on or portrayal of strong friendships. Strong friendships are one of my favorite elements in books! The way people can affect, strengthen, and just be there for each other is … More Top 5 Favorite Fictional Friendships
We interrupt this book recommending fest to remind you that… …this is the Grand Prize!! ❤ ❤ I don’t know about you, but that stack looks pretty awesome to me. 😉 Gift from the Storm by Rebekah Morris Bound by Victoria Lynn There Was Always Laughter in Our House by Sarah Holman Kiera by Kate Willis Love Needs No … More Top 5 Favorite Christian Contemporaries
