After Furiously Happy I will probably always read a book featuring taxidermy of any kind and this book, lent to me by a neighbor, was such a fun mystery to read! SYNOPSIS New York City taxidermy collector Garth Carson was seconds away from snagging the greatest find of his career—the original Pipsqueak the Nutty Nut,... Continue Reading →

I read article after article in 2020 about people's reading struggle. I myself had not one, but two reading slumps! The only thing that pulled me out was allowing myself to read like I wanted to in that moment. Some people call this mood reading, others just reading. When I was trying to decide my... Continue Reading →

HAPPY CHANUKAH! Chanukah begins today and I must admit, I am fascinated by it. Here in Chicago there are several trucks / vans with a huge menorahs on them that drive around with a loudspeaker. Over and over again, over the loudspeaker someone says, "It is the first night of hannakah, light one candle." And... Continue Reading →

ANYTHING CAN BRING CHRISTMAS JOY There is absolutely no need to bankrupt yourself decorating your space for Christmas. Nor will I encourage people to head out to the stores unnecessarily for supplies. Instead, I have been taking a look around my house for simple things that can be repurposed as decorations. I really love when... Continue Reading →

The second in this mystery middle grade series has left me with more questions than answers. Now I just need to get my hands on the third one...quickly! SYNOPSIS In this exciting sequel to The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane, Emmy's adventures continue as she deals with a sinister organization, a missing father, and secrets she's... Continue Reading →

This wasn't my first readathon but this was the first time I was ready! Preparation made all the difference in creating a lovely relaxing day of reading. I wanted to be more social this time but I also didn't want to pick up my phone every ten minutes so I used my bullet journal to... Continue Reading →

It may start tomorrow morning (10/24/2020) bright an early at 7 AM central standard time, but I am actually ready this year with a stack AND a plan! Several, mostly unsuccessful readathons, have taught me a thing or two and this time - I feel ready to enjoy the experience. TIPS AND TRICKS I have... Continue Reading →

It is that time again! WWW Wednesday is the meme that brings me back to writing and reviewing if only so that I can avoid admitting that I haven't been writing. I literally posted a review two minutes ago to thwart this problem and so I thank Sam @ Taking On a World of Words... Continue Reading →

This middle grade book was both a Agatha and an Edgar nominee managed to (mostly) keep me guessing until the end. A mix of mystery, magic and supernatural thriller the story delivered confusion and thrills in equal parts and I hope I can sit down and read the next in the series soon! SYNOPSIS Orphan... Continue Reading →