I don't typically read series. It's too much of an investment, books end without answers, and I am left waiting for a new one to release. However, I was introduced to Into The Black Nowhere back in January of 2018. I specifically remember reading it in Whistler, foregoing a night out to stay bundled up on the couch, rapidly flipping pages because it was incredible, and frightening, and wonderful, all at the same time. Little did I know that it wasn't a stand-a-lone, but the second in a series that would soon become one of my favourites of all time.  When I was younger I ..read more

This year I've veered away from the typical psychological-thriller domain, opting for more dramas, slow-burns, rom-com's and contemporary fiction narratives. It has been a tremendous year so far in the literally realm, and I have so many new favourite books to share with you. The following books are hand-picked for any mom in your life.  1. Pretty Things by Janelle Brown Nina once bought into the idea that her fancy liberal arts degree would lead to a fulfilling career. When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Nin ..read more

This month, I had the opportunity to go on Global News and share my most anticipated books of 2020 for National Reading Month, along with tips to help children and teens pick up a book. One of my passions as an educator is to inspire children to read for both meaning and enjoyment. With that said, here are my 5 tips to get back into reading - and stay committed...as well as some new releases and books to look forward to.  1. Always have a book on you.  Whether its an eRead, an audio book, or a tangible copy in your vehicle. Instead of aimlessly scrolling through social media sites as y ..read more

This is the third book from the duo that brought you The Wife Between Us and Anonymous Girl. This story is written in the same vein, however I found myself less invested in this story. You know the old saying 'if it seems too good to be true, it probably is?' I wrestled with this and the main characters lack of common sense throughout the whole story - and as the reader I was powerless to shake some sense into her. What I did love, and found truly unique, was the addition of her stats book, and the statistics that mark each chapter. The narration shifts between multiple characters point ..read more

OMG is all I have to say. I was asked to participate in a blog tour surrounding the newest book from Margot Hunt, and my immediate answer was YES!  First off, I only came across Hunt's work last year, when I picked up For Better and Worse. My book club loves psychological thrillers, so we ended up selecting it as one of our book club's monthly picks. I love any type of thriller/mystery that sparks discussion, especially from a morality/ethics standpoint. After reading this, I went straight to the library to pick up her other novel, Best Friends Forever. It was twisty and engaging...exac ..read more

If you've read anything by Clare Macintosh (I See You, Let You Go, Let Me Lie), you immediately associate her writing with the mystery and thriller genre. I have loved all three of these books and highly recommend them. Her books are captivating  page-turning, and stay-up-all-night kind of reads.  After the End was a surprisingly emotional read, that explores love, marriage, and commitment. This is the perfect Book Club choice, because this book encourages discussion from an ethics/morality standpoint, the challenges of marriage, and how each person encounters and deals with grief. I LOV ..read more

Educator, book connoisseur, life-long-learner, and new Mom!  ​ At my baby shower we played ‘Daddy Knows Best’, where the Mom-To-Be guesses Dad’s answers. One of the questions was, “How prepared do you think mom is from 1-10?” I guessed he’d say 2, and he graciously stated 8. Did I feel prepared? Not in the slightest. I’d only just started reading parenting books and I was already 32 weeks along. I didn’t have a nursery set up, I wasn't up-to-date on the trendiest baby brands (bugaboo what?), and we had finally scheduled a prenatal class. The best part was…I was ok with this. People ga ..read more

This summer was jam packed with amazing new releases by coveted authors and debut writers. I've compiled a list of my favourite reads from the summer for your enjoyment, summed up in three words . I'm one book away from my Goodreads reading challenge, and hoping this last read will make it onto this list. Stay tuned! (Descriptions from Goodreads) for the ya (young adult) admirers  Mystery, Investigative, Murder There are no more cheerleaders in the town of Sunnybrook. First there was the car accident—two girls gone after hitting a tree on a rainy night. Not long after, the murders h ..read more

If you're like me, I'm always looking for ways to improve the commute to work, cooking, cleaning, etc. Introducing: Podcasts. ​They've literally changed my life. Who knew cooking for an hour would fly by, and that I wouldn't mind cleaning the kitchen after? I've been alternating between podcasts and audio books (I use Audible) because there don't seem to be enough high-quality true-crime podcasts out there that actually solve the crime in the end. I personally don't want to invest hours upon hours of a season where there is no resolution. I need everything wrapped and tied up with a bow. I'm ..read more

I looked at my most recent post, and was shocked to see I haven't shared a single book review on here since January. It has been a a whirlwind of a year (and we're only in April), but it's been great! We were super excited to share our pregnancy announcement in March on our trip to Hawaii. We figured a baby-moon was necessary before things (aka my body) really start to change. We got to hike, walk, swim, snorkel, explore... and it was everything I needed to get out of the winter blues. I have been in major procrastination mode these past few weeks...not wanting to write/blog, photograph ..read more