2023-06-01 17:22
HELLO JUNE!Hello readers!May was another fantastic reading month!I read 24 books in all!You can see which books in my May WrapUp Post!MY JUNE HOPEFULSGIFTED/ARCSMany thanks to Farrar, Strous… Read More
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2023-05-31 16:35
GOODBYE MAY! It has been another fantastic reading month! I read 24 books in all!11 fiction novels6 graphic novels2 full-length nonfictions&4 poetry collectionsVisuals of what… Read More
2023-05-02 10:34
HELLO MAY!Hello readers!April was a pretty great reading month!I read 25 books in all!You can see which books in my April WrapUp Post!I - J Reads for #TBRTACKLECHALLENGEMY APRIL HOPEFULSGIFT… Read More
2023-05-02 00:47
GOODBYE APRIL! Hello readers! I had another great reading month and read 25 books in all towards my reading goals. 11 fiction novels7 graphic novels1 full-length nonfiction&am&hell…Read More
2023-04-16 13:46
HELLO APRIL!Hello readers!March was a pretty great reading month!I read 24 books in all!You can see which books in my March Wrap-Up Post!I'm hoping to read lots in April but it's also a grea… Read More
2023-04-01 21:02
GOODBYE MARCH! Spring hit early for us so we've been extra busy in the garden and on our usual hiking adventures but I was also able to read rather consistently and finished 24 books.&n&hell…Read More
2023-03-01 19:51
HELLO MARCH!Hello readers!February was another great reading month! You can see what I read and my challenge progress in my February Wrap-Up!You can also see my yearly 100-book TBR list… Read More
2023-03-01 01:29
GOODBYE FEBRUARY! What I read this month:FICTION READSLoveless by Alice OsemanAll American Boys by Jason Reynolds & Brendan KeilyAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirAn American Marriage by Ta… Read More
2023-02-11 20:16
What We Sawby Mary Downing HahnPublished by HarperCollinson January 1, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, Mystery, ThrillerLength: 208 pagesAges: 8 - 12 yearsGrade level: 3rd to 7thGoodreads | Amazon… Read More
2023-02-01 08:00
HELLO FEBRUARY!Hello readers!January was a fantastic reading month for me (as you can see in my January WrapUp post.) I read a mix of fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, and poetry and fini… Read More
2023-01-31 08:00
GOODBYE JANUARY! Hello readers!Another month has hit the dust but I at least knocked a lot of books off my TBR pile/list. It's been pretty cold at least once a week in January this… Read More
2023-01-28 08:00
House of Hollowby Krystal SutherlandPublished by G.P. Putnam's Sonson April 6, 2021Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, HorrorLength: 304 pagesAges: 12 - 17 yearsGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookD… Read More
2023-01-26 08:00
Amari and the Great Game(Supernatural Investigations #2)by B.B. AlstonPublished by Balzer + Brayon August 30, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, Fantasy, MysteryLength: 400 pagesAges: 10+ yearsG… Read More
2023-01-20 08:00
The Book Eaters by Sunyi DeanPublished by Tor Bookson August 2, 2022Genre: Adult, Fantasy, HorrorLength: 298 pagesGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynopsis:Out on the Yorkshire M… Read More
2023-01-13 08:00
(The above image belongs to Book'dOut.)Hello readers! I love participating in challenges and have really come to enjoy and appreciate the nonfiction books I make time for so I am finall… Read More
2023-01-12 08:00
Hello readers! Have you seen the new Barnes&Noble reading challenge yet?I know, I know. Do we (I) need another reading challenge?The answer is yes, of course! I love read… Read More
2023-01-11 17:10
Hello readers!Welcome to my reading challenge round-up page! This is where I will keep track of each of the reading challenges I am participating in this year. If you'd like… Read More
2023-01-11 08:00
(The above image belongs to BookRiot)This is the NINTH annual Read Harder challenge but only my third year participating. I really love how this challenge pushes us to really read outs… Read More
2023-01-09 08:00
The 2023 PopSugar Reading Challenge!Hello, readers! Happy New Year! This is the NINTH year of this reading challenge's existence and the fifth year I've participated! Th… Read More
2023-01-03 08:00
Hello book lovers!Are you looking for a fun reading challenge for the new year?One of my newest yearly favorites has been the52bookclub's annual reading challenge, which includes 52 unique p… Read More
2023-01-02 13:35
Hello readers! Happy 2023! I've been participating in some form of this ABC challenge for years and always enjoy crossing out titles and adding to my reading journal & Bookstag… Read More
2023-01-01 08:00
HELLO 2023!!!New year, new TBR! I like to make a big list of 100 books I may try to read throughout the year (I'll link it here soon)but to begin with,here's my ambitious TBR for just J… Read More
2022-12-20 20:04
Hello December! This year has flown by!I'd usually save this time of the year to finish any books I started but didn't finish or any extra attempts at finishing any challenges I've star… Read More
2022-12-18 20:47
Goodbye November! Apologies for the hiatus! I'm still reading and trying to get back into the reviewing / blogging flow. What I read this month:Graphic NovelsFICTION READSNON… Read More
2022-11-21 19:49
GOODBYE OCTOBER!!!I hope you have all had a spectacular month! We had a more adventurous month than usual but I still got a lot of reading in! WHAT I READ:GRAPHIC NOVELS / COMICS R… Read More
2022-11-08 15:46
Long Live the Pumpkin Queenby Shea ErnshawPublished by Disney Presson August 2, 2022Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Horror, RetellingsLength: 315 pagesRecommended ages: 13 +Goodreads | Amazon |… Read More
2022-11-08 11:41
Hello November! I hope you readers all had a fantastic October! I'm still reading from my spooky pile and library loans but have a few new hopefuls to share with you all. Here they… Read More
2022-10-14 07:00
Bridge of Souls(Cassidy Blake #3)by Victoria SchwabPublished by Scholastic Presson March 2, 2021Genre: Middle Grade, Paranormal, Ghost StoryLength: 304 pagesAges: 8 - 12 yearsGoodreads… Read More
2022-10-09 14:51
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Haven Jacobs Saves the Planetby Barbara DeePublishe… Read More
2022-10-01 21:37
Hello OCTOBER! It's Spooky Season!Aka, my favorite time of the year! I love a good scary story and have a lot of great books that I hope to get to this month! Here are my October h… Read More
2022-10-01 21:11
GOODBYE SEPTEMBER!Hurricane Ian did quite a number on SW FL and the Caribbean islands this past week. We ended up outside the path of the storm but it was rather destructive and claimed live… Read More
2022-09-22 07:00
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Sisters of Luna Islandby Stacy HackneyPublished… Read More
2022-09-21 07:00
Garlic and the Witch(Garlic #2)by Bree PaulsenPublished by Quill Tree Bookson September 6, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, FantasyLength: 160 pagesAges: 8 -12 yearsGoodreads | Amazon… Read More
2022-09-20 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Choose Your Own Ad… Read More
2022-09-16 07:00
BloomWritten by Kevin PanettaIllustrated by Savannah GanucheauPublished by First Secondon January 29. 2019Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Graphic NovelLength: 368 pagesAges: 14 … Read More
2022-09-15 07:00
Garlic & the Vampire(Garlic #1)by Bree PaulsenPublished by Quill Tree Bookson September 28, 2021Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel, FantasyLength: 160 pagesAges: 8 - 12 yearsGoodreads |… Read More
2022-09-13 07:00
We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Animal Adventurer's Guide:How… Read More
2022-09-12 15:49
InvisibleWritten by Christina Diaz GonzalezIllustrated by Gabriela EpsteinPublished by Scholasticon August 2, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary, Graphic Novel+ English/Spanish Bilingual… Read More
2022-09-06 07:00
We received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Little Homesteader: A Winte… Read More
2022-09-03 01:51
Hello September! It's officially Spooky Season around here and I've been planning on a witchy TBR for September but also have a few other great horror reads and library loans to get to… Read More
2022-09-01 00:39
Goodbye August!We started our third year of homeschooling this month but I still fit in 18 of my own reads, 6 of which were graphic novels, and many of which I had been looking forward to re… Read More
2022-08-24 09:14
Amari and the Night Brothers(Supernatural Investigations #1)by B.B. AlstonPublished by Balzer & Brayon January 19, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, FantasyLength: 416 pagesAges: 9+ yearsGoodread… Read More
2022-08-12 07:00
Witchlingsby Claribel A. OrtegaPublished by Scholastic Presson April 5, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, FantasyLength: 334 pagesAges: 8 - 12 yearsGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynops… Read More
2022-08-05 18:38
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Louisa June and the Nazis in the Wavesby L.M. ElliottPubl… Read More
2022-08-04 00:56
Hello August! We are 'back to (home)school' this month so I expect to read less than I did over the summer but I still have plenty of books on my TBR that I'm hoping I can make time for… Read More
2022-08-02 19:12
GOODBYE JULY!!!Hello readers! July was another month filled with graphic novels & audiobooks and I ended up reading 20 books in all for the second month in a row! We had a lot… Read More
2022-08-02 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Kids Cook Dinner:23 Heal… Read More
2022-07-04 19:39
We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Expedition Backyardby Rosemary MoscoIllustrated… Read More
2022-07-02 21:50
Hello July!I read twenty book in June thanks to a new library card & too much rain/heat to spend much time outdoors. I'm hoping for a similar month but also need to catch up on reviews a… Read More
2022-07-02 19:06
Goodbye JUNE!Hello, readers! How was your month?It was hot and rainy here but we fit in a few hikes, trips to springs, and a camping trip but mostly we hung out in the garden or in the… Read More
2022-06-24 07:00
A History of Wild Placesby Shea ErnshawPublished by Atria Bookson December 7, 2021Genre: Adult, Mystery, ThrillerLength: 368 pagesGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynopsis:Travis… Read More
2022-06-17 07:00
Damnation Springby Ash DavidsonPublished by Scribneron August 3, 2021Genre: Adult, Historical FictionLength: 464 pagesGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynopsis:A stunning novel a… Read More
2022-06-15 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. A Park Connects… Read More
2022-06-10 07:00
I won a copy of this book from the publisher via Goodreads Giveaways in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Out of the Rain(Umbrella #2)by 'V… Read More
2022-06-08 17:45
We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The World Of Coral Reefs:Explore a… Read More
2022-06-07 07:00
I received a temporary digital copy of this nonfiction book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The Ocean Hero… Read More
2022-06-06 07:00
Ocean: Waves For All(Our Universe #4)Words by Stacy McAnultyIllustrated by David LitchfieldPublished by Henry Holt & Co.on May 5, 2020Genre: Children's, Picture Books, Nonfic… Read More
2022-06-02 07:00
We received a complimentary copy of this Fact Reader from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Bling!100 Fun Facts About Rocks and Gemsb… Read More
2022-06-01 07:00
Hello June! Here's what I might dig into this month!Happy reading! For Review:I was lucky enough to win The Cartographers from Goodreads as well as a copy of The Boy Who Met… Read More
2022-05-31 13:34
We received a temporary digital copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Beneath the Trees:A Fine Summerby DavPublis… Read More
2022-05-31 07:00
Goodbye May!Hello, readers! It's been a rather productive month for me. I feel like I've finally started to shake off the fog I've been in for the past few months and have been able to… Read More
2022-05-30 07:00
A Day For Rememberin':The First Memorial Dayby Leah HendersonIllustrated by Floyd CooperPublished by Harry N. Abramson May 11, 2021Genre: Children's, Nonfiction, Picture BooksLength: 40 page… Read More
2022-05-26 07:00
We received a digital review copy of this graphic novel from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Enola Holmes: the… Read More
2022-05-23 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Little Homesteader:A Sum… Read More
2022-05-20 14:08
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Sorcelineby Sylvia DouyeIllustrated… Read More
2022-05-20 07:00
The Guideby Peter HellerPublished by Knopfon August 24, 2021Genre: Adult, Length: 272 pagesGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynopsis:The best-selling author of The River ret… Read More
2022-05-16 07:00
Be Thankful For Trees:A Tribute to the Many & Surprising Ways Trees Relate to Our LivesWords by Harriet ZiefertIllustrations by Brian FitzgeraldPublished by Red Comet Presson March… Read More
2022-05-13 23:05
Took: A Ghost Story Graphic NovelStory by Mary Downing HahnAdapted by Hank Jones, Jen Vaughn, & Scott PetersonPublished by Etch / Clarionon March 1, 2022Genre: Middle Grade, Length:… Read More
2022-05-11 07:00
We received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.We BelongWords by Laura Purdie Sa… Read More
2022-05-10 07:00
We received a digital copy of this children's nonfiction from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Fossil Hunter:How… Read More
2022-05-09 13:30
We received a temporary digital copy of this picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Walking To… Read More
2022-05-04 17:37
We received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It Starts With A Beeby QEDIllustrations by… Read More
2022-05-03 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's A Won… Read More
2022-05-02 07:00
We received a temporary digital copy of this fantastic children's nonfiction picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions a… Read More
2022-05-02 01:10
Hello May! I've been slowly recovering from life and everything it has thrown at us lately and have been able to set aside more time for writing/reviewing recently so hopefully y… Read More
2022-05-02 00:33
Goodbye April!Hello, readers! I've had a fantastic month full of adventure with my little family. I didn't get a ton of reading done in the first half of the month thanks to our ou… Read More
2022-04-29 07:00
I received a digital review copy of this graphic novel from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Cat's Cradle:The Go… Read More
2022-04-06 20:21
Goodbye March!This hasn't been the best reading month for me. I had a hard time picking up any book, even if it was something I was really looking forward to, and I didn't force reading so I… Read More
2022-04-06 19:47
Hello April! I've had a rough start to the year and I spent most of March in a slump that kept me from picking up even my most anticipated reads but I'm hoping for better days in… Read More
2022-04-06 18:20
Hello March!Once again, I am behind on blogging and reviewing! Life has been busy busy busy and now it's nearly Spring! There's gardening, yard work, deep cleaning, and so much more to… Read More
2022-03-16 20:01
Goodbye February! This was a most difficult month but I ended up reading and listening to several fantastic stories. They were a nice escape from the problems faced in the real world.&n&hell…Read More
2022-02-06 21:17
FEBRUARYI'm posting this almost a week late.We had a tragic loss in the family and the grief has made it so difficult to focus. I'm trying to catch up now. Here's some of what I have to… Read More
2022-02-04 21:08
Goodbye January!It's hard to believe we're already a month into the year. We've been hard at work with homeschool and our reading goals. It's been chillier than usual and we haven't been on… Read More
2022-01-27 14:04
Norman Didn't Do It!(Yes, he did.)by Ryan T. HigginsPublished by Disney-Hyperionon September 7, 2021Genre: Children's, Picture Books, HumorLength: 48 pagesAges: 3 - 5 yearsGoodreads | Amazon… Read More
2022-01-21 01:38
The Umbrella Lady(Umbrella #1)by VC AndrewsPublished by Gallery Bookson February 2, 2021Genre: Adult, Contemporary, DramaLength: 304 pagesGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDepositorySynopsi… Read More
2022-01-19 02:00
We received a physical copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. National Geographic Kids'World AtlasSixth EditionPubl… Read More
2022-01-12 23:58
Happy New Year, readers!I hope 2021 wasn't a complete train wreck for you all and that you read plenty of great books!Now that it's over, I'm looking forward to all the new books that… Read More
2022-01-11 13:22
If the World Were 100 People:A Visual Guide to Our Global VillageWritten by Jackie McMannIllustrations by Aaron CushleyPublished by Crown Books for Young Readerson July 20, 2021Genre:… Read More
2022-01-10 08:00
(The above image belongs to BookRiot)This is the EIGHTH annual Read Harder challenge but only my second year participating. I really love how this challenge pushes us to really read ou… Read More
2022-01-08 20:21
Kaleidoscopeby Brian SelznickPublished by Scholasticon September 21, 2021Genre: Middle Grade, Magical Realism, FantasyLength: 208 pagesAges: 10 - 18 yearsGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookD… Read More
2022-01-07 12:10
Goodbye December AND GOODBYE 2021!!! This has been... another year. I wish I could say it was better but at least I can say it wasn't worse.I'm going to keep this short becaus… Read More
2022-01-05 23:55
This is the eighth PS reading challenge and my fourth year participating! I'm not very strict about whether I will finish the challenge or not but I love to build my yearly tbr from th… Read More
2022-01-05 08:00
Hello readers! Happy New Year! I've been participating in some form of this ABC challenge for years and enjoy crossing out titles and adding to lists so here we go again! PREV… Read More
2022-01-04 08:00
(above image belongs to the52book.club)What is the 52 Book Club Challenge?This is an annual reading challenge made up of 52 unique prompts hosted by The 52 Book Club. The Prompts:… Read More
2021-12-28 00:50
The Little Owl and the Big Treeby Jonah WinterPublished by Beach Lane Bookson October 9, 2021Genre: Children's, Picture Books, HolidayLength: 32 pagesAges: 3 months to 8 yearsGoodreads | Ama… Read More
2021-12-22 01:43
The Shortest DayWritten by Susan Cooper Illustrations by Carson EllisPublished by Candlewick Presson October 22, 2019Genre: Children's, Picture Books, SeasonsLength: 32 pagesAges: 4 - 8… Read More
2021-12-17 18:14
Dasherby Matt TavaresPublished by Candlewick Presson September 10, 2019Genre: Children's, Picture Books, HolidaysLength: 40 pagesAges: 4 - 8 yearsGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDep… Read More
2021-12-16 20:07
A Christmas Too Bigby Colleen MaddenPublished by Two Lionson November 2, 2021Genre: Children's, Picture Books, HolidaysLength: 40 pagesAges: 4 - 8 yearsGoodreads | Amazon | B&N | BookDep… Read More
2021-12-14 08:00
We received a digital copy of this picture book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.Beneath the Trees: Winter Chills… Read More
2021-12-09 20:18
We received a copy of this picture book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Christmas, Here I Come!by D.J. SteinbergIllustra… Read More
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