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 […]

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 […]

“All my life, longings lived inside me, rising up like nocturnes to wail and sing through the night. That my husband bent his heart to mine and listened was the kindness I most loved in him.” – Ana, The Book of Longings BOTM Pick And so begins this beautiful work of fiction. I chose The […]

My history Here’s my take on Beyond Awkward Side Hugs by Bronwyn Lea. I have always been a tomboy – I love sports and action movies and anything that involves getting dirty.  My best friends throughout life have always been guys – Mike Sargent in elementary school.  Sean Collins in college.  Brett Wise now.  Not […]

I am so excited for this #fivefingerstack challenge that @carly.simone tagged me in!! This one has been going around the Bookstagram world and was hoping to get a crack at it!! I always love a good stack challenge! The gist is you choose one book for each finger of your hand. Thumb: a recent book I give a thumbs […]

It’s that good. Rules for Being a Girl has the potential to be for this generation of young women what Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret had on my generation. I wish I had this book when I was in High School! This is a fun, quick read that pushes you to think more deeply about […]

Today is World Book Day! Did you order a bunch of new books? I know Book Outlet is always offering 15% off. And now is a great time to start up at The Book of the Month Club. I love getting a new book box every month and it’s fun to pick the book each […]