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12 Titles for Back to School
School may look very different for families this year. I can’t imagine being in the shoes of school administrators, teachers, or families as you try to navigate this uncharted territory. I’m having enough difficulty trying to manage my staff and plan to re-open the library and keep everyone as safe…
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Back-End Blog Updates
I am so proud of myself! I spent a little time yesterday working on the back-end of my blog. And if I did it right, you shouldn’t see any differences to the front-end. Let me start by saying I’m not a tech-savvy person. I know basic troubleshooting – turn it…
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Penzeys Spices
I was so excited last week that I got to order some new herbs and spices from Penzeys! I have a fairly large cabinet devoted to spices and although I have a mixture of grocery stores spices and others from Penzeys, you can really tell the difference. Plus, purchasing from…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Should be Adapted into Netflix Movies
This was such a fun list to pull together! I love the way Netflix has been adapting YA books lately like – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Dumplin’ and so many more! I’m sharing some of my favorite YA contemporary romances that I think would make really…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/17/2020
Last Week You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson was such a great YA read! Leah Johnson created a setting that is so familiar to many of us. A high school during prom season in all its glory (depending on who you ask). And also created a…
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Four on Friday: Lions in the Library
I started this cute little list just pulling together some of my favorite lion picture books. Little did I know, that there are a couple books specifically about lions and libraries! So today I’m sharing Four on Friday: Lions in the Library edition! Four on Friday: Lions Library Lion by…
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A Wish In the Dark by Christina Soontornvat
Synopsis: “All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Governor, who appeared after the Great Fire to bring peace and order to the city. For Pong, who was born in Namwon Prison, the magical lights represent freedom, and he dreams of the day he will be able…
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A Perfect Summer Cookout
On Sunday we had my partner’s mom over for a socially distant dinner and we had a quintessential summer cookout. Most people probably expect that I’m going to say grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, but I’ve got an entirely different menu and one that you have to definitely check out!…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Loved but Never Reviewed
It’s Throwback Tuesday today! I’m sharing ten books I loved but never reviewed – child of the 90s edition! Here were some of my favorite books growing up. On first look? Publishers really loved the washed-out color palette it seems. What’s with all the beige and yellow? What were some…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/10/2020
Last Week A Wish In the Dark by Christina Soontornvat was so, so, so good! It’s probably one of my favorites for this year! Again, it’s been another week of very little reading, but this book was so engaging. Even when I could barely keep my eyes open, I’d try…
