“Dreams are like pieces of fluff that get caught in your hair;they stand out for a moment, but eventually you wach themaway, or long fingers reach in and pluck them out.” – Clap When You Land I am so moved by the beauty and art that is Clap When You Land. history Author Elizabeth Acevedo […]

“She hit him in the best way, like a rainstorm after five years of drought, healing the parched earth with a gentle touch; and in the worst way, like an unexpected earthquake, leaving dust and debris in her wake. She was, in equal parts, a gift and a natural disaster. Her name was Juniper Jones.” […]

Guest Review!  I was asked by the publisher to provide an honest review of Saltwater Secrets by Cindy Callaghan. What better way to review a YA book than from an actual teen? My sons best friend, Lilly, offered to read this one for me.  Here’s what she has to say: Saltwater Secrets follows the story […]

Oh sweet Mommas. The Refuge is one book you don’t want to miss. If you are looking for a new bedtime story to read to your kiddos, I highly recommend The Refuge by @sandraleguen.autrice! The story is sweet and the artwork divine. This will be a quick favorite! This is a story of a little […]

Dream Big by Bob Goff is the perfect book to help you take that next step to not only pursuing your dreams, but to make a difference in this world. He reminds us that life isn’t just about making money but making life matter. And that our brokenness can be the path to others healing. […]

Why I loved it Let Them Be Kids is a guidebook on how to create space to allow your kids to experience the freedom of childhood. I love my kids.  I’m that mom that has always enjoyed shooting hoops in the driveway, playing endless rounds of UNO, and doing belly flops into the pool.  My […]

It is graduation season!!  Time for a Superlative Stack Challenge. While my boys have been out of school since May, most graduations start right about now. My friend @thebookblondie wanted a fun way to celebrate the end of school and came up with her #superlativestack #bookstackchallenge. It’s halfway through my reading year so this was a great […]

The Guest List by Lucy Foley is a fantastic, fast paced, super twisty thriller. The story follows an uber shwanky couple name Jules & Will. She comes from a filthy rich family and he’s a reality TV star. She decides to host their wedding nuptials in a castle on a super remote, wind-swept island off […]

Summer reading has begun!!! Here’s my review of The Summer House by Lauren K. Denton out June 2020. While I wait for my copies of “Get a Life Chloe Brown” and “The Boyfriend Project” to arrive in the mail, I decided to read “The Summer House” by Lauren Denton.  I started it after dinner last […]

“It’s a cruel, cruel world. And the people are the worst part.” Dread Nation by Justina Ireland, is a YA action packed thriller about Civil War zombie slayers. This is the book about zombies I didn’t know I needed! I have to admit, I’ve never actually read a book about zombies. My bad. I had […]