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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/18/2020
Last Week Before the coronavirus hit, my partner and I had planned a few home improvement projects that we’re now finally able to start working on (with contractors being allowed to work again). Besides a new roof (and gutters) and a fence for the dog, we’ve been looking at getting…
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Mad, Bad & Dangerous To Know by Samira Ahmed
Synopsis: “Told in alternating narratives that bridge centuries, the latest novel from New York Times bestselling author Samira Ahmed traces the lives of two young women fighting to write their own stories and escape the pressure of cultural expectations in worlds too long defined by men. It’s August in Paris and 17-year-old…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/11/2020
Last Week Reading continues to be my life raft in the midst of this crazy storm. I read a lot this week but two were graphic novels, one was a novel in verse, and another was an elementary age nonfiction. Into the Tall, Tall Grass by Loriel Ryon (Middle Grade…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 5/4/2020
Last Week I’m doing really well with my reading the past few weeks. I’ve made it a point to try and read at least a little each day and I really think it’s been wonderful for my mental health! I read four more middle grade books this week! The Queen…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 4/27/2020
Last Week It was a rough week, work-wise and I think because of that, I threw myself into as many books as I could. I actually read a ton this week and definitely feel as though I’m in a better place because of it. I’ve said before, reading for me…
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30 Books for 30 Days of Ramadan
I found this theme – 30 Books for 30 Days of Ramadan from Book Riot and loved the concept so much that I thought I’d create my own kid’s version! With Passover and Easter having already taken place this month, I know that celebrating religious holidays when you can’t be…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Titles That Would Make Good Band Names
This was a fun theme to play with! It was interesting to look at book titles in a different way and I used a combination of middle grade and young adult titles that I thought were a lot of fun! Top Ten Tuesday: Titles That Would Make Good Band Names…
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Books & Cooks Letter Q: Quatre Épices
This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter Q and the exotic Quatre Épices! Spice: Quatre Épices…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 4/20/2020
Last Week I’ll be the first to admit, I’m tired. I’m tired of COVID-19. But, I know I’m also extremely lucky and blessed, my family is healthy, I have access to the food and resources that I need, and I’ve had the opportunity to spend time with friends and family…
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Books & Cooks Letter N: Nutmeg
This year I’m going to be combining two of my passions – cooking and kid lit for Books & Cooks! I’ll be bringing you great recipes based on spices of the alphabet that pair perfectly with kid lit books! Next up? The letter N and cozy nutmeg! Spice: Nutmeg I love what…
