Top 5 Books To Give Your Mom for Christmas
I really do love the holiday season. I definitely inherited this love from my mom—she always went all out for Christmas when I was a kid and it was a blast. She also helped instill my love for reading, too.
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Top 5 Books To Give Your Best Friend for Christmas
Books are the some of the best holiday gifts you can give! But knowing which one to give, can be tricky. This is where I come in.
Tips on How To Self-Care while Reading
Self-care is so important because society pushes us to always be busy. But taking time just for yourself is vital for your mental and physical health. Reading books is by far one of the best ways to practice self-care.
Should I read one more chapter? Or go to bed?
Just one more chapter. I’ve said that to myself countless times throughout my life. There are some books that grab you so much the thought of not knowing what happens next is unbearable. So I stay up late and read one more chapter, which turns into five more chapters. And next thing I know, it’s […]
The Top 3 Books to Buy Mom for Mother’s Day 2018
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Moms are our real life superheroes. So this May, you’ll want to get her a wonderful gift you know she’ll love. And I have one word for you: books.
Get ready for a literary party on Independent Bookstore Day
Make sure and put your literary party hat on Saturday. This Saturday, April 28 is Independent Bookstore Day, a national celebration of indie bookstores. Join over 500 independent bookstores in 48 states for parties, author readings and in-store events.
New Harry Potter book covers for 20th anniversary
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the first U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. I remember one of my English teachers in high school recommended the book to me.
Show your library some love on National Library Week
It’s National Library Week (April 8-14)! The purpose is to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and library workers and promote library use and support. Libraries offer free access to books and online resources for families. Library business centers help support entrepreneurship and retraining.
Book Club Questions for The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin
If you haven’t read my review yet for The Queen of Hearts, click here. Let’s chat about The Queen of Hearts. Between Zadie and Emma, which one do you relate to more (or is it neither)? Why?
Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Taylor Jenkins Reid is one of my favorite authors: her characters are authentic and her stories can be heart-wrenching but hopeful at the same time. Her previous books, Forever, Interrupted, After I Do, Maybe In Another Life and One True Loves, are each worth a read as they feature contemporary settings and every day protagonists. However, […]
Review: The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin
This is an example where you can judge a book by its cover as Kimmery Martin’s debut novel The Queen of Hearts features a gorgeous, vivid design that is instantly appealing. But a pretty cover can only get you so far and I’m happy to report the story kept me engaged as well.
How to maintain your reader Zen on an airplane
Traveling is exciting, educational and rewarding. However, the flying process is not so glamorous. Crowded airports turn into overstuffed planes with no elbow or breathing room.
Book Recommendations for April 2018
Hopefully wherever you’re located, the month of April will bring warmer weather with blooming trees and flowers. As you get ready to spend more time outside, here are some book recommendations for this month for you to read while you enjoy the arrival of spring: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan I absolutely love Crazy […]