Hooray! I am so excited to announce and I am participating in an Amazon Book Exchange! The book exchange provides a way for readers to connect and share books with other people! I love this one in particular because it enables us to share without providing information like addresses. Here's how it works... You visit the link below. … Continue reading Amazon Book Exchange
Tag: Bibliophile
“A Court of Thorns and Roses” Book Review
Book: "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas Genre: Y/A Fantasy Rating: 5/5 Stars "A Court of Thorns and Roses" is the proof that Sarah J. Maas knows how to expertly weave a fantasy novel. The book tells the story of Feyre, a teen forced to keep her family alive by hunting … Continue reading “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Book Review
Back to the Library
Walking into the public library yesterday felt amazing! After a long two months with the COVID-19 closure, our local library has finally reopened! Over the past few weeks, our family has been using a lot of the library's online resources to stay connected to literature. We have electronically checked out books, audio materials and accessed online … Continue reading Back to the Library
June TBR: Reading List
June is finally here with a portion of its summertime glory. With school officially out of session for the summer, free time is increasing and I am doing a happy dance over here with my stack of books marked "To Be Read."It seems like recently I have gone on a book buying spree, so it … Continue reading June TBR: Reading List
Book of the Month Club
It finally happened. I joined the Book of the Month Club!This monthly box subscription service allows participants to choose one hardcover book each month from a list of hand selected options. Each month the offered books change, but they include various genres and authors. Categories of books include debut authors, early release books, bestsellers and … Continue reading Book of the Month Club
Should Book Clubs Have Rules?
In the beginning of "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" written by Grady Hendrix, the main character is participating in a monthly book club meeting. She is supposed to be leading this month's meeting and is required to give a speech about the book. Shockingly, she did not read the book and when … Continue reading Should Book Clubs Have Rules?
Currently Reading: Magnolia Table Vol. 2
During these days of quarantine, we've all been spending more time at home. One of the benefits of this forced break from society is more time spent together around the kitchen table. Our family has taken the "all hands" approach to cooking, and the laughter coming from our kitchen has never been more plentiful. Considering … Continue reading Currently Reading: Magnolia Table Vol. 2
Currently Reading: “Anna K: A Love Story”
I have just started the book, "Anna K" by Jenny Lee a week or two ago. The book is a retelling of the story of "Anna Karenina" and was released on March 3rd 2020. The book puts a current twist on the classic tale by using the backdrop of New York City and following a … Continue reading Currently Reading: “Anna K: A Love Story”
Building Our Library
“You can never get a cup of coffee large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” – C.S. Lewis As a child, I constantly saw my parents reading. Written texts filled our home and were a part of our every day life. My favorite time of day was just before bed when we … Continue reading Building Our Library
Literature & Lattes 