Summer Hey guys! Soooo, I went a little silent over the summer. I went through a reading slump (and I can’t say I’m completely over it either) and combine that with my 3 kids being home… I just wasn’t in a place to blog, unfortunately. But I did do a lot of fun things! We went to Boston for a few days to visit family and had a great time. Other than that, our days were filled with the pool, ice cream, movies, and more!   But, my kids are back in school, including my little Erin who started preschool.   So I’m hoping in the next couple weeks to get back on track! Because of ..read more

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Roomies by Christina Lauren Published by Gallery Books on December 5th 2017 Genres: Adult, Romance Format: Paperback Source: Library Buy the Book • Marriages of convenience are so…inconvenient. Rescued by Calvin McLoughlin from a would-be subway attacker, Holland Bakker pays the brilliant musician back by pulling some of her errand-girl strings and getting him an audition with a big-time musical director. When the tryout goes better than even Holland could have ..read more

**Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and Bookish and now moved to The Artsy Reader Girl.**   How is it possible that we are halfway through the year already?! Looking back on the books I’ve read so far this year I realized I really have become more picky with my reading over the years but a few novels really stood out among the rest. Here are my top ten books of the year… so far (click on images for my reviews)!   5 STAR READS!           4.5 STAR READS!           &nbs ..read more

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Hocus Pocus & the All New Sequel on July 10th 2018 Genres: Fantasy, LGBTQ, Paranormal, Young Adult Format: ARC Source: Netgalley Buy the Book • Hocus Pocus is beloved by Halloween enthusiasts all over the world. Diving once more into the world of witches, this electrifying two-part young adult novel, released on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the 1993 film, marks a new era of Hocus Pocus. Fans will be spellbound by a fresh retelling ..read more

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Someone Like You by Lauren Layne Published by Loveswept on December 6th 2016 Genres: Adult, Romance Format: eBook Source: Bought Buy the Book • Lauren Layne’s bestselling Oxford Series continues with the poignant, heartwarming story of New York’s most eligible bachelor, Lincoln Mathis, a man who’s living a lie—until his dream woman takes away the pain. Lincoln Mathis doesn’t hide his reputation as Manhattan’s ultimate playboy. In fact, he cultivates it. But beh ..read more

June Hey everyone! Now that summer is officially here I’ve found myself suddenly pretty busy with my kids and all these household things needing to be done (stupid adulthood). Which means less time for reading, which is making me a little sad. Here’s what I’ve been up to this month!   Every year on Father’s Day for the past like 11 years we have gone to a brunch at a local farm and it is absolutely my favorite meal of the entire year (yes, even more so than Thanksgiving and Christmas). It’s in an old barn that is decked out with beautiful fresh and dried flowers and has such a beautiful r ..read more

I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James Published by HarperTeen on July 3rd 2018 Genres: Science Fiction, Young Adult Format: ARC Source: Edelweiss Buy the Book • A surprising and gripping sci-fi thriller with a killer twist The daughter of two astronauts, Romy Silvers is no stranger to life in space. But she never knew how isolating the universe could be until her parents’ tragic deaths left her alone on theInfinity, a space ..read more

**Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. **   Title: Through the White Wood Author: Jessica Leake Publication Date: April 9th 2019 Publisher: HarperTeen   Summary from Goodreads:   Katya’s power to freeze anything she touches has made her an outcast in her isolated village. And when she loses control of her ab ..read more

I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. My Plain Jane by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows Published by HarperTeen on June 26th 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Retelling, Young Adult Format: ARC Source: Edelweiss Buy the Book • You may think you know the story. After a miserable childhood, penniless orphan Jane Eyre embarks on a new life as a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she meets one dark, brooding Mr. Rochester. Despite their significant age gap (!) and h ..read more

This book may be unsuitable for people under 17 years of age due to its use of sexual content, drug and alcohol use, and/or violence. Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren on April 10th 2018 Genres: Adult, Contemporary Fiction, Romance Format: eBook Source: Library Buy the Book • Love, loss, friendship, and the betrayals of the past all collide in this first fiction novel from New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Autoboyography, Dating You / Hating You). The story of the heart can never be unwritten. Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious ..read more