• Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Make Me Hungry

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    This was one of my favorite Top Ten Tuesday themes! If you can’t tell already from other posts on my blog, I love to cook and bake and eat! Today I’m sharing middle grade titles with great recipes (and a cookbook to get everyone started off on the right foot!)…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? with Josh Funk

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    Today I’ve got a super special IMWAYR post! Josh Funk is here today as part of his “Long & Savory” Tour for his most recent title – Short & Sweet the fourth title in the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series! He’ll be sharing some of his favorite reads…

  • Lists

    Nine Middle Grade Titles for National Dog Day

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    Yesterday may have been National Dog Day, but I’m still celebrating! I love my pup so much, I couldn’t celebrate for just one day. Here are nine middle grade titles that are all about dogs! And check back tomorrow for some great nonfiction titles too. 9 Middle Grade Titles for…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/24/2020

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    Last Week So, I only read about 50 pages this week, which is absolutely ridiculous! I definitely need to up my reading game because I can tell that I’m frustrated and need that escape right now – if only I could keep my eyes open long enough to read more…

  • Lists

    12 Titles for Back to School

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    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…

  • Reviews

    A Wish In the Dark by Christina Soontornvat

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    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…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Loved but Never Reviewed

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    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…

  • Lifestyle

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 8/10/2020

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    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…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Books with Colors In the Titles

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    What a fun topic! I pulled together just a few picture books each with a different color in the title. I also loved how diverse these titles are as well! What other books with colors in the titles would you include in this list? Maybe Red by Michael Hall, Green…