It's Wednesday!!!! Which means it is time for WWW Wednesday. This has always been a helpful post for me because it keeps me organized but lately it has also become dangerous. As I check out all of the participants I keep adding to my to be read shelf. It's brimming now! Still, it's never a... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday June 13, 2018
It is Wednesday! I have not participated in a WWW Wednesday for a while but it is always a great way to jump start my reading organization. And, as I head into the end of June and start thinking of my 2018 challenges, I know I need to be more organized! So, thanks as always... Continue Reading →
The Book of Joy by his Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Douglas Abrams
This book has taken me quite some time to consume. It has been described as a three layer cake with the personal stories and teachings of joy from these two remarkable religious leaders, current studies on joy and the daily practices to root yourself in joy. But I found it to be more like a... Continue Reading →
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
"We are all children of blood and bone." Tomi Adeyemi's debut novel Children of Blood and Bone came into my hands riding a tidal wave of hype. It has been fraught with comparisons bent on convincing readers that this book is similar to something else they enjoyed. Truthfully, you will see some themes that are familiar... Continue Reading →
Love & Gelato and Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch
Recently I read a review of Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch on Beauty and the Bean Boots. The book sounded too adorable to pass up so I requested it from my lovely library along with Welch's first book Love & Gelato and quickly consumed them both. These sweet YA books are perfect for summer light reading! Love... Continue Reading →
Non-Fiction Friday: The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell by W. Kamau Bell
No one likes to admit to judging a book by its cover but I will freely admit that I picked this book up for two reasons (1) The word awkward in the title and (2) The front matter description on the cover: "Tales of a 6'4", African-American, Heterosexual, Cisgender, Left-Leaning, Asthmatic, Black and Proud Blerd,... Continue Reading →
Summer and Beating the Backlist.
It is May 31st and tomorrow is officially SUMMER in my book! I like to make summer goals. And, my main goal is to beat my backlist. I started out the New Year with this goal but I am floundering. That is actually a lie. Floundering is being kind to myself. I have read one book and... Continue Reading →
