This historical fiction middle grade book had a mystery that kept me flipping through the pages until the very last moment. I doesn't get much better than this. SYNOPSIS In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking... Continue Reading →
I am fairly bursting with excitement. I have been participating in NonFiction November since 2018. NonFiction November feels fairly explanatory but I can't quite articulate how much the other bloggers have altered my own nonfiction reading habits. The first year, I just dipped my toes in the nonfiction reading pool. In 2019 I did better... Continue Reading →
It is that time of year again - time for nonfiction! I stumbled across this challenge a few years ago and it has dramatically changed the way I read and enjoy nonfiction. I will forever be grateful to all the coordinators - Leann @ Shelf Aware, Julie @ Julz Reads, Rennie @ What's NonFiction and... Continue Reading →
Typically my entire month of November is dedicated to NonFiction reading. While I absolutely plan to participate in NonFiction November (I cannot wait to load up my TBR with more fabulous NonFiction!) but...I also know that I am better with things when I have balance. To achieve this balance I am going to participate in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 middle grade fantasy had a fantastic cast of characters and a strong female lead! The mystery and the mythology had my flipping page after page to the delightful ending! SYNOPSIS For fans of portal fantasies like Jessica Townsend's Nevermoor, Colin Meloy's Wildwood, and The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, and unlike so many... Continue Reading →
I was not prepared for how funny this classic ghost story would be! If you are looking for a quick and delightful read for this Halloween season, look no further! SYNOPSIS This is Oscar Wilde's tale of the American family moved into a British mansion, Canterville Chase, much to the annoyance of its tired ghost.... Continue Reading →
I saw this feature film years ago and loved the premise. The book did not disappoint and the characters came alive (pardon the pun) with depth and nuance that I didn't experience in the film. SYNOPSIS R is having a no-life crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but... 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 →
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