Grit by Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth is fascinated by the unique quality in human beings that separate the successful from the unsuccessful. Her theory? It is "Grit." In fact, she attributes her own grit for carrying her through life and changing her from the child her own father described as "...no genius." to a recipient of the MacArthur Genius... Continue Reading →

WWW Wednesday July 4, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This weekly meme is hosted by Sam at Taking On a World of Words. Beyond helping me stay organized and introducing me to other wonderful blogs, this meme is becoming more and more about giving me the longest to be read list ever. But, when you love books this is more... Continue Reading →

Mid-Year Freak Out

Mid-Year Freak Out Tag! I was tagged by the fabulous Maddie from Munch Reviews. I stumbled across her blog just recently but formed an instant connection - she has the heart of a true blue beautiful nerd and I have found more than a few fantastic reads on her blog. If you haven't been to her... Continue Reading →

WWW Wednesday June 20, 2018

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 →

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 →

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