Gretchen Rubin is the New York Times Bestselling Author of The Happiness Project. She is well regarded in the self-help circles for inspiring people to become happier and healthier through a change in mind-set and by forming positive habits. She has excellent ideas about time management and it is clear that she is hard working and… Continue reading The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
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Frighteningly Good Reads #5: The Ghost Knight by Cornelia Funke
This book is perfect for readers out there who want to enjoy the spooks and specters of the haunting season without the scare. Cornelia Funke, writer of the wonderful Inkheart series, has written a number of other books I have enjoyed but Ghost Knight has the perfect feel for Frighteningly Good Reads. Eleven-year-old Jon Whitcroft never expected… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads #5: The Ghost Knight by Cornelia Funke
Frighteningly Good Reads: Social Sunday
The whole purpose of Frighteningly Good Reads is to extend and enjoy the gorgeous month that is October. It is my favorite month culminating in my favorite holiday of all: Halloween! I am thrilled that other bloggers are joining me this year and so on Sunday this year I want to highlight all their amazing… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads: Social Sunday
Frighteningly Good Reads #3: The Witches by Roald Dahl
"My darling...you won't last long in this world if you don't know how to spot a witch when you see one." This is not a fairy-tale. This is about real witches. Real witches don't ride around on broomsticks. They don't even wear black cloaks and hats. They are vile, cunning, detestable creatures who disguise themselves… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Reads #3: The Witches by Roald Dahl
Frighteningly Good Read #2:
This may not be a stock "scary book" but I will confess: being trapped on a spaceship or a submarine is a nightmare situation for me. Add any kind of threat and I am at panic level of terror. Usually I pass right by all books set it such a situation but The Illuminae Files by… Continue reading Frighteningly Good Read #2:
September Sequel: Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
This series.....wow. I cannot stop thinking about it. I first read The Queen of the Tearling in 2017 and shortly after that purchased and read the second book The Invasion of the Tearling. I immediately purchased The Fate of the Tearling and put it carefully on my shelf where it has sat for nearly two years. Thanks to… Continue reading September Sequel: Queen of the Tearling Trilogy by Erika Johansen
September Sequels
I was blog hopping the other day in lieu of writing anything and Meegan Reads had mentioned this fabulous idea of focusing on sequels in September. The idea originated with Kathy at Books and Munchies and I love it! The Rules Post a blog post / comment / Tweet / whatever saying you’ll be joining.… Continue reading September Sequels
Non-Fiction Friday: May 17, 2019 Dot Journaling, A Practical Guide by Rachel Wilkerson Miller
I have always been a paper person. Writing lists and keeping a physical calendar is the only method that keeps me organized. While my digital calendar is wonderfully sharable and does a fabulous job of checking for conflicts, I cannot seem to retain the information I put into it. I hate putting to do lists… Continue reading Non-Fiction Friday: May 17, 2019 Dot Journaling, A Practical Guide by Rachel Wilkerson Miller
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Trilogy: A Series Review
I have been enjoying Rick Riordan's books since I first read The Lightning Thief almost 15 years ago. Through the years I have followed the adventures of Percy, Annabeth, and Grover and then became equally swept up by the Heroes of Olympus Series. I grew to adore Jason, Piper, and Leo! For months, I highly anticipated the… Continue reading Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard Trilogy: A Series Review
2019 OWLs Readathon Results
Happy May 1st! I find it fitting that today is locally Law Day since I worked all last month to try and take enough OWLs to qualify for a cushy Ministry of Magic job in the legal department. Now, I tried to make a plan at the beginning of April. Here were my goals: Charms… Continue reading 2019 OWLs Readathon Results
