The Farmhouse Café in Sylva, North Carolina The last few weeks have been oh so good. Our family packed up and headed to the Great Smoky Mountains and we’ve been hiking, laughing and reading together against the beautiful outdoorsy backdrop. I wanted to write a quick note and share what we’ve been reading and loving! … Continue reading Mountain Getaway: Reading Updates!
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Book review
Mountain Vacation Reading
The mountains are calling, and I must go. But… not without my books! We’re off on a mountain vacation to disconnect and relax! When packing for this trip, I realized that I may require an extra bag just for the books I wanted to bring. After sifting through my TBR cart and selecting some highly … Continue reading Mountain Vacation Reading
“Daughter of Sparta” Book Review
Book: “Daughter of Sparta” by Claire M. Andrews Genre: Fantasy/Greek Mythology Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger’s Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book! This book completely captivated me from beginning to end and I loved every second of it. The story follows the tale of Daphne, an outsider of Sparta … Continue reading “Daughter of Sparta” Book Review
“Spells Trouble” Book Review
Book: "Spells Trouble" by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast Genre: YA Fantasy Rating: 3/5 Stars Format: Physical copy with audiobook accompaniment Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "Spells Trouble" is the story of a set of twins that descend from a … Continue reading “Spells Trouble” Book Review
“Accidentally Engaged” Book Review
Book: "Accidentally Engaged" by Farah Heron Genre: Romance Rating: 5/5 Stars What happens when two attractive people, baking and a television show collide? Magic evidently! This new book from author Farah Heron, was a fabulously quick paced read that was entertaining and fun! The storyline follows Reena who's an emerging young professional looking to make … Continue reading “Accidentally Engaged” Book Review
“The Siren” Book Review
Book: “The Siren” by Katherine St. John Genre: Fiction/Suspense Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger’s Note: Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Content Warning: Drugs, Sexual Assault, Violence “The Siren” by Katherine St. John is a story that takes place on a Caribbean Island … Continue reading “The Siren” Book Review
“Uprooted” Book Review
Book: "Uprooted" by Grace Olmstead Genre: Non-Fiction/Memoir Rating: 4.5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Journalist Grace Olmstead is a small town woman who uprooted and moved to Washington D.C. to follow her dreams of becoming a writer. In this … Continue reading “Uprooted” Book Review
“My Inner Sky” Book Review
Book: "My Inner Sky" by Mari Andrew Genre: Self-Help/Memoir Rating: 3+/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. "My Inner Sky" is a self-help book in which author Mari Andrew recounts various times in her life and the lessons she's learned … Continue reading “My Inner Sky” Book Review
“The Book of Moods” Book Review
Book: "The Book of Moods" by Lauren Martin Genre: Self-Help Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Have you ever read a book and felt truly seen? "The Book of Moods" was that kind of read for me. This … Continue reading “The Book of Moods” Book Review
“Let’s Talk” Book Review
Book: "Let's Talk" by Therese Huston Genre: Non-Fiction, Human Resources/Communication Rating: 4/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! In a world filled with the constant blur of rushed communication, the ping of electronic correspondence and the static of conversations that … Continue reading “Let’s Talk” Book Review
