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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/27/2020
Last Week Historical fiction when well written has always taught me something new. And that’s exactly what happened when I read The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee. I had never heard that during Reconstruction plantation owners looked to Chinese Americans for labor. After reading about Jo’s story, I did more…
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Four on Friday: Gone Fishin’
I’m not much of a fishing person – worms and taking fish off hooks is a little too gross for me. But, what I do love is being anywhere near water with a book! So, for today’s Four on Friday theme we’ve Gone Fishin’! Four on Friday: Gone Fishin’ A…
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Adulting So Hard
There are some things I never thought I’d get excited about. Things like a freshly mowed lawn, getting a new roof installed, and buying kitchen appliances. But, they do! Which I think means that I’m adulting so hard in my thirties! I don’t necessarily love the act of mowing my…
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Bookroo Curated Book Lists
Did you get a chance to check out Bookroo’s new Book Platform? As an ambassador, I’m super excited to share all the great ways you can use this amazing tool with your family! Before you read any further, sign up today using my link and you’ll be able to check…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Book Festivals I’d Love to Go to Someday
I’ve been to a handful of book festivals in my life and I absolutely love them! Being surrounded by people with the same passion is truly invigorating. Some of the book festivals on my list, I’ve been to before, but’s its been a few years. And a few are festivals…
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Bookroo’s Reader Profiles for the Whole Family
I am so excited to share Bookroo’s new adventure today – reader profiles for the whole family! Think Goodreads for kids, but WAY BETTER! Bookroo asked me to take a sneak peek into the system and let me tell you, I’ve become addicted. It’s so fun to set up your…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 7/20/2020
Last Week This week I read Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite. I was so looking forward to this book and really enjoyed it! It’s the story of a graduating senior who makes a mistake at school and spends a few months in Haiti with her…
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9 Picture Books About Black & White Animals
This is a somewhat random list, but a really fun one too! I saw a picture of a zebra and thought, “Wouldn’t it be fun to highlight black and white animals?” My mind went directly to penguins and pandas both of which are absolutely adorable! Then I started thinking about…
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Middle Ground Book Fest
I love book festivals! It’s a chance to meet your favorite authors, sometimes you get a chance to hear them on a panel and of course, get your books signed! I’ve been to a number of book festivals over the years and enjoyed being around so many people who love…
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From My Kitchen: Grilled Za’atar Chicken
I don’t think it’s much a surprise to my readers at this point how much I love to be in the kitchen. My work schedule is all over the place right now. And my partner and I have opposite schedules right now which means we’re eating pretty late every night.…
