These are the physical books I already own that I vow to work through during 2019. As I read them I will cross them off and if I buy more I will add those in bold. Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Screenplay Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Illustrated Harry Potter... Continue Reading →
Serious Series Love
Who doesn't love a good series? Here you can see my ever changing list of book series I want to read. I will add when I find new ones to enjoy and let you know when I have finished others. The Raven Cycle Series A Court of Throne and Roses Myth Adventures Series The Magnus... Continue Reading →
My Favorite Books of 2018
I have read so many wonderful books this year that I have broken my favorites into Ten categories with a Winner and an Honorable Mention given. If you want more information I have added a link to any original review. Drumroll please.... Audiobooks Winner: So That Happened by Jon Cryer. My nine hours spent listening to... Continue Reading →
2018 Challenges Update
Well, I can tell you two things without even checking: first, I was much (much) better at tracking my reading and second, it's like I didn't even try to stop buying books. But, let us look at the cold hard facts. Reading Challenges I participated in so many challenges this year. The Goodreads Reading Challenge, The... Continue Reading →
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
It is a classic story for a reason. I have always meant to read the books and when I saw Ryan reading them this year I was inspired to pick them up and enjoy the journey. Book One: The Fellowship of the Ring This is the portion of the story that I am most familiar with.... Continue Reading →
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson
One of my longstanding personal quotes is, "Laugh or Cry, you choose!" I say this to myself when I become overwhelmed and I try to reflect on the humor in the situation. But, I know that mental health is no joke and it can rob people of the ability to control this choice. So what... Continue Reading →
Today I Will Be Different by Maria Semple
I was surprised by how much I loved Where'd You Go Bernadette? and so when I saw that Marie Semple had a new book out I knew I would read it. I was even luckier to have the opportunity to enjoy the audiobook version of this book because the narrator, Kathleen Wilhoite, did an amazing job... Continue Reading →
The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher
I remember hearing long long ago that Carrie Fisher did not love Princess Leia and she was tired of being compared to her. I vividly recall being crushed by that idea. Princess Leia was my hero growing up. She was strong, confident, beautiful, smart, capable...basically the total package. If you had become famous and synonymous with... Continue Reading →
So That Happened, by Jon Cryer
The movie Pretty in Pink came out in 1986. I'm not sure how old I was when I saw it but I remember absolutely hating everything about it....except Ducky. Since the moment Andie chose Blane (for the love of all that is holy....Blane??) over Ducky I hated Molly Ringwald and pink dresses forever. But, I have... Continue Reading →
The Wild Robot and The Wild Robot Escapes by Peter Brown
I want a robot. I'm absolutely willing to take the risk that my AI robot might one day imprison me for my safety so that I can have a robot friend. I have one of those vacuum robots and I named him, I talk to him, and he is my tiny friend. Middle Grade books... Continue Reading →
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