Archive for January 2019
I’m Joining Bout of Books 24
Starting January 7, 2019, I’ll be participating in my 6th Bout of Books. It runs from Midnight on January 7, 2019, and ends at 11:59 PM on January 13, 2019. Bout of Books is a low-key, no pressure way of getting readers to focus their spare time on reading. The official blurb from…
Read MoreChildren’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 MoreBooks 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 MoreFavorite 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 MoreFirst 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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