BROWN PAPER PACKAGES TIED UP WITH STRING In 2016, Kelly Clarkson covered My Favorite Things on her Christmas album. Every single store played this song on repeat from November 1 through the end of December. The first time I heard it I really enjoyed it. It has a great arrangement but, I wondered, how had... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: December 1, 2021
Thanks, as always, to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for this meme that keeps me focused on my current piles instead of looking at the 500 things I have on my Goodreads TBR. If you want to join in the fun, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going... Continue Reading →
Nonfiction November Week 5: NonFiction Finds
It is the last day of November which means another wonderful month of NonFiction reading has come to an end. Thank goodness for this prompt which gives me a huge TBR bump for my 2022 NonFiction reading selections. Week 5: (November 29-December 3) — New to My TBR with Jaymi at The OC Bookgirl: It’s been... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week Four: Stranger than Fiction
Oh, I have been excited for this prompt all month! This is the most fun thing about NonFiction - books that take you on a journey that seems so unbelievable you think it simply cannot be true. Week 4: (November 22-26) – Stranger Than Fiction with Christopher at Plucked from the Stacks: This week we’re focusing on... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: November 24, 2021
Thanks, as always, to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for this meme that keeps me focused on my current piles instead of looking at the 500 things I have on my Goodreads TBR. It is Thanksgiving weekend coming up! I stopped celebrating two years ago after a disastrous meal that had me wondering,... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week Three: Become the Expert
Week 3: (November 16-20) – Be The Expert/Ask the Expert/Become the Expert is hosted by Veronica @ The Thousand Book Project Three ways to join in this week! You can either share 3 or more books on a single topic that you have read and can recommend (be the expert), you can put the call... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Mini Reviews
A selection of books that I either won't review at all or won't be able to give a solo review to because there just isn't enough to talk about. GREENLIGHTS by Matthew McConaughey I am endlessly curious as to why certain books are rapidly and always available at my library while I wait and wait... Continue Reading →
WWW Wednesday: November 10, 2021
Thanks, as always, to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words for this meme that keeps me focused on my current piles instead of looking at the 500 things I have on my Goodreads TBR. If you want to join in the fun, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going... Continue Reading →
NonFiction November Week Two: Book Pairings
This is the week that gives me the most envy when I read other blogger's beautiful combinations. I always feel like I'm bringing wilted salad to the fancy dinner party. You all with your beautiful combinations are inspiring! THE PROMPT Week 2: (November 8-12) – Book Pairing with Katie at Doing Dewey: This week, pair up a... Continue Reading →
Flight of the Puffin by Ann Braden
A story that unfolded bit by bit as the beauty of a small act of kindness ripped outward into the world. I only wish I could create the kind of joy I found in the pages of this book. SYNOPSIS Libby comes from a long line of bullies. To cope, she leaves motivational postcards around town... Continue Reading →