Books that Came My Way in January 2019
This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. Our daughter, Reagan, turned 14 last month. We celebrated by having a late lunch at Cheddar’s since school got out early that day…
Read More Book Review: Love Can Be By Louisa McCune and Teresa Miller
LOVE CAN BE A Literary Collection about Our Animals Edited by: Louisa McCune and Teresa Miller Published: November 13, 2018 Publisher: Kirkpatrick Foundation Non-Fiction/Short Stories Thirty well-known authors have come together to share stories of their love of animals. You’ll find stories about beloved dogs and cats, but there are also stories about frogs,…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Have I Ever Told You? By Shani King
HAVE I EVER TOLD YOU? By: Shani King Illustrated by: Anna Horvath Published: January 8, 2019 Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers Non-Fiction One of the most important things you can say to your child is “I love you.” But even more than that, telling your child you support them, you encourage them, and you believe…
Read More Quick Lit: Mini Reviews of Some Recent Reads – Jan 2019 Edition
I’m trying to read more books that I choose for my own reading enjoyment. Not for review, but because I’ve been wanting to read them or they caught my attention. Most of them have been talked about ad nauseam or have been on my to-read list for a long time so they don’t really need…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Ultimate Predatorpedia By Christina Wilsdon
ULTIMATE PREDATORPEDIA The Most Complete Predator Reference Ever By: Christina Wilsdon Published: October 2, 2018 Publisher: National Geographic Children’s Books Non-Fiction Which of these animals is a predator: Lion, Dog, European Hedgehog, Tiger, Robin, Turkey Vulture, or Ladybug? If you guessed all of them, you would be right. But, when you think of a…
Read More Book Review: Seven Sundays By Alec Penix
SEVEN SUNDAYS A Faith, Fitness, and Food Plan for Lasting Spiritual and Physical Change By: Alec Penix and Myatt Murphy Published: December 4, 2018 Publisher: Howard Books Non-Fiction January is the time of year when many of us think about making changes to our current lifestyle, either adding a fitness routine, eating more vegetables,…
Read More Children’s Book Review: Hello Lilac – Good Morning, Yellow By Judith Drews
HELLO LILAC – GOOD MORNING, YELLOW Colors and First Words By: Judith Drews Published: November 6, 2018 Publisher: Prestel Publishing Non-Fiction Introducing toddlers to colors is one of the earliest things we begin to teach our children. Some of those first books that taught colors were favorites of our children and this one would…
Read More Books that Came My Way in December 2018
This is my monthly roundup of books that were added to my shelves in the last month. I also share an update with you on other things going on in my life. Oh, December….you always fill my heart with joy but the days go by much too fast. There was so much to enjoy in…
Read More Favorite Books of 2018 – A Top Ten and Some Fun Reading Stats
I’m always amazed when I look over the list of books I read in a year. Every year the number seems to get bigger, the type of reading becomes more diverse, and a few favorites always stand out. In 2018, I read 132 books. That is the highest ever for me. But, I’ve also been…
Read More First Book of 2019
Today I’m joining up with readers all over the world to share our First Book of 2019. Sheila at Book Journey offers a space for all of us to share our First Book pics. There is no pressure on what your First Book will be. It can be something that has been on your…
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