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 Frighteningly Good Reads: The Secret of White Stone Gate by Julia Nobel
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My Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon
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 My Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon
Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon
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 Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon
WWW Wednesday: October 21, 2020
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 WWW Wednesday: October 21, 2020
Frighteningly Good Read: Winterhouse by Ben Guterson
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 Frighteningly Good Read: Winterhouse by Ben Guterson
WWW Wednesday: October 7, 2020
WWW Wednesday is the post I look forward to every week! Thanks, as always to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and this wonderful WWW post to keep me going. If you want to join me, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: October 7, 2020
October Reading Plan: Frighteningly Good Reads 2020
Last month was the first time I tried this and, honestly, it worked for me. I'm not sure that this type of plan would have worked last year but I will take all the grounding I can here in 2020. Every year I have spent October reading Frighteningly Good Reads and this October will be… Continue reading October Reading Plan: Frighteningly Good Reads 2020
September Wrap Up
Since I have never done a monthly reading plan I've also never done a monthly wrap-up but I am finding that 2020 has been excellent for me trying new things. This month I had fifteen books on my TBR. You can see them all in my original post here. I felt like I read all… Continue reading September Wrap Up
WWW Wednesday: September 16, 2020
WWW Wednesday is the post I look forward to every week! Thanks, as always to Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and this wonderful WWW post to keep me going. If you want to join me, just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: September 16, 2020
Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII by Chester New with Judith Schiess Avila
This memoir may be about WWII codes but instead of code breakers, this one features code makers. One of the original Navajo code talkers shares his experiences growing up Navajo and how his life, his culture, and his language helped the United States succesffuly fight in WWII. SYNOPSIS Although more than 400 Navajos served in… Continue reading Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir by one of the original Navajo code talkers of WWII by Chester New with Judith Schiess Avila
