A Win For The Kiddos

Thank you to Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group for these amazing gifted books! #partner In our family, we read to see the smiles on our children’s faces. There is an inherent joy in reading and we absolutely love to spend time with our little ones chatting about books. Let me tell you… when we received these … Continue reading A Win For The Kiddos →

September Hopefuls

With summer reading coming to an official close, September is bringing a full slew of promising books! I’ve been in the mood to read some darker fantasy reads, so I’m diving into “House of Salt and Sorrows” first in an audiobook format. I figure that with this read, I’m preparing for “Spooky Season” and all … Continue reading September Hopefuls →

Mountain Getaway: Reading Updates!

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! →

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 →

“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 →

“The Inheritance Games” Book Review

Book: "The Inheritance Games" by Genre: YA Mystery Rating: 3.5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: I read this book as part of a Buddy Read and enjoyed the group discussion! Buddy reads are a great way to digest, think critically and articulate feelings about books! I highly recommend this group reading format! I'm going to be honest … Continue reading “The Inheritance Games” Book Review →

“Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story Remaking A Life From Scratch” Book Review

Book: "Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story Remaking A Life From Scratch" by Erin French Genre: Memoir Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to Celadon Books for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. #Partner You know how people say, "Don't go to the grocery store hungry." Well, the same … Continue reading “Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story Remaking A Life From Scratch” Book Review →

“Of Women and Salt” Book Review

Book: "Of Women and Salt" by Gabriela Garcia Genre: Historical Fiction/Fiction Rating: 5/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to Flatiron Books for the gifted copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Author Gabriela Garcia has brought the Cuban legacy in Miami to readers in the form of her debut novel, "Of Women … Continue reading “Of Women and Salt” Book Review →

“Before the Ruins” Book Review

Book: "Before the Ruins" by Victoria Gosling Genre: Thriller Rating: 4-/5 Stars Blogger's Note: Thank you to the publisher for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review! Book Synopsis: (From Amazon) "It's the summer of 1996 and school's out forever for Andy, her boyfriend Marcus, her best friend Peter, and Em. When Andy's … Continue reading “Before the Ruins” Book Review →

“You Have A Match” Book Review

Book: “You Have A Match” by Emma Lord Genre: Young Adult Fiction Format: Audiobook Rating: 4+/5 Stars Blogger’s Note: Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the gifted copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. “You Have A Match” is a novel from Emma Lord that tells the story of Abby, a teenager … Continue reading “You Have A Match” Book Review →