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 →
The 2021 Mood Reader Challenge
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 →
Blogmas: December 10, 2020
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 →
WWW Wednesday: December 9, 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 →
Blogmas: December 7, 2020
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 →
Frighteningly Good Reads: The Secret of White Stone Gate by Julia Nobel
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →