This short but sweet book with gorgeous photos instantly brought me clarity on these two talented Queens. It is as close as I can come right now to seeing a drag show and I will take it! SYNOPSIS Drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya have long captivated fans with their stunning looks, onscreen chemistry, and… Continue reading Trixie and Katya’s Guide to Modern Womanhood by Trixie Mattel and Katya
WWW Wednesday: September 2, 2020
WWW Wednesday is the post I look forward to every week! And this week more so than normal because I have a brand new plan. I've never made a reading plan for the month before, I've always relied on Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and this wonderful WWW post to keep me… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: September 2, 2020
September Reading Plan
I've never done one of these before. In the years I have been blogging I have always clung to the idea that I am a mood reader and I go where the mood may take me. But, since taking stock of my life since COVID has changed everything I have come to the conclusion that… Continue reading September Reading Plan
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
The history of this book captured my attention. This story gave me a snippet of American History and a reminder that all children, regardless of when or where they are born, are more similar than they are different. SYNOPSIS The beloved American classic about a young girl's coming-of-age at the turn of the century, Betty… Continue reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Layer by layer we learn more and more about the families that inhabit and are drawn back to the Dutch House. This gorgeous story was one I could not stop listening to until the bitter sweet conclusion. SYNOPSIS At the end of the Second World War, Cyril Conroy combines luck and a single canny investment… Continue reading The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
August Wrap Up and Motivation Post
I haven't done a single monthly wrap-up all year. Why start now you may ask? Well, because we are nearing six months of COVID-19 and I am done letting it rule my brain. A yellow cover that looks like an old newspaper features the title "The Poison Squad, One Chemist's Single-Minded Crusad for Food Safety… Continue reading August Wrap Up and Motivation Post
WWW Wednesday: August 19, 2020
WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: August 19, 2020
NonFiction Friday: The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
My favorite nonfiction writer is back with another book on poisons! The Poison Squad was slow to grab my attention but once it did I could not put it down. SYNOPSIS From Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times-bestselling author Deborah Blum, the dramatic true story of how food was made safe in the United States and… Continue reading NonFiction Friday: The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum
WWW Wednesday: August 5, 2020
WWW Wednesday was last hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and has found a new home with Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below about how your reading is going this week and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. Don’t forget… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: August 5, 2020
Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Colors in the Title
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week is.... BOOKS WITH COLORS IN THE… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Colors in the Title
