Content Creator,
Author Interviewer,
Book nerd + COW mom
Hey there! My name is Leighellen and YES, I do live on a farm with a home library and mini cows. LIVING THE DREAM!
I am a lifelong book lover passionate about cultivating community through reading. At Fabled Bookshop, I am the YA, Fantasy, and SciFi Book Buyer and host of The Guild, a fantasy book club. Online, I share book reviews, author chats, and giveaways at Momma Leighellen's Book Nook. I am the host of the popular Book Friends Book Club featuring deep dives into literary and historical fiction and interactive author interviews.
My love o reading has taken me to national platforms, including segments on Oprah's Book Club and the Today Show's Read with Jenna. At home, I'm mom to three grown sons and serves as a Little Free Library steward. When not immersed in books, I enjoy gardeing and farm life on The Readers Ranch, where my husband and I raise mini highland cows, rescue donkeys, and tend to a flock of spirited chickens.
fun facts about me!
All my kids were born in Seattle and we may be a liiiiiittle obsessed with the Seahawks! Just ask for our WIFi password for a good giggle.
We love hockey! After living in Colorado for years, we are AVS fans!
I'm OTF obsessed ! I love all things Orange Theory. I love scheduling workouts and competing in challenges. When I'm not in the gym, I'm running + training for a race.
I am a fresh air junky. From driving with my top down (even when it's raining) to sleeping with a window open, I love fresh air and try to go outside EVERY day.
Give me ALL the bookish things! Mugs, sweatshirts, book sleeves, stickers.
If it's bookish, I want it!
Reading is my jam. I read every day + listen to audiobooks at 2.2 speed. Which means I can plow through 3 books a week. Teen drama? Vampires? Knights & Lords? Yes please. You can follow my reviews on this blog! or at Goodreads.
My man is my rock. We met at church and he's been saving me ever since!
We couldn't be more different - he's a classic type A and I'm a crazy creative.
But we love to hike and ski and are pressing into this wild farm life.
I love to share the blessings bestowed upon me through my bookish lifestyle and the opportunities it has provided. The bible says "whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" Colossians 3:17. I am thankful for my unique gifts and want to continue to bless others with my time, talent, and books.
For this reason, I donate books to a local nonprofit, Bookish Cedar Creek. They serve the low income community with a mission is to promote reading and literacy by connecting people with books and providing affordable used books. You can find out more at www.booksishcedarcreek.org
giving back
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