Posts Categorized: Reading

Jan 01 2021
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First Book of the Year 2021 #FirstBook

First Book of the Year 2021 #FirstBook

It is time for the First Book of the Year! This is one of my favorite things to do each year – I love starting a fresh year with a fresh book. It is a huge decision for me and really sets the tone for my year in reading. Last year was a difficult reading year for me. I think just the overwhelming feeling of everything going on in 2020 really slowed down my reading. I read 31 books – missing my Goodreads goal of 40. But I am hopeful that 2021 is a wonderful year full of lots of good books. Without further ado…my first book of the year for 2021 is….

Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker!
Seaside …

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Jan 17 2020
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Friday Bookish Memes – January 17, 2020 #BookBeginnings #Friday56

Friday Bookish Memes – January 17, 2020 #BookBeginnings #Friday56

So, it’s been a while since I participated in some bookish meme posts. I’m excited to jump back in! Feel free to click the meme images below to head to the main posts. Be sure to let me know if you are participating as well.

I’m Reading:

Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn

In this warm and witty romance from acclaimed author Kate Clayborn, one little word puts a woman’s business—and her heart—in jeopardy . . .

Meg Mackworth’s hand-lettering skill has made her famous as the Planner of Park Slope, designing custom journals for her New York City clientele. She has another skill too: reading signs that other people miss. Knowing the upcoming marriage of Reid Sutherland and his polished fiancée was …

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Jan 01 2020
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First Book of the Year 2020

First Book of the Year 2020

It’s time for one of my favorite posts of the year! Sheila from Book Journey hosts First Book of the Year in which book lovers around the world share their first read of the year. This is an opportunity to start the year reading a book just for fun…a guilty pleasure book…a book I am not reading for book club or blog review or anything. You can click the banner at the top of this post to head to Sheila’s post with more info. Without further ado, here is my choice for my First Book of the Year 2020:

Good Luck with That by Kristan Higgins

Emerson, Georgia, and Marley have been best friends ever since they met at …

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Dec 29 2019
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2020 Reading Challenges

2020 Reading Challenges

Now that Amelia is a bit older, I feel like I’ll get to read more in 2020. At least, I’m hoping so! Anyhow, I feel like I can sign up for challenges for 2020 because I should be able to finish them. 🙂 Here are the challenges I’m planning to do in 2020. I’ll be keeping track on this page. Are you participating in any reading challenges in 2020? Let me know!

2020 New Release Challenge
This challenge is hosted by Unconventional Bookworms. You can click the image to head over to the sign-up post for more information on the challenge and to sign up. I’m signing up for Level One: New Release Newbie: 1-30 books per year.

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Jan 01 2019
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First Book of the Year 2019 #FirstBookOfTheYear2019

First Book of the Year 2019 #FirstBookOfTheYear2019

Can you believe that 2018 is over and we are now jumping into 2019 with both feet?! 2018 was such a big year for our family. We got engaged, got married, bought a house, and had our third beautiful daughter. WOW! What a crazy year. The start of a new year also means the start of a new reading journey!

Every year, I participate in First Book of the Year, hosted by Sheila of Book Journey. It is so fun to pick the book that I’m going to read to kick off a new year of reading. This year, my First Book of the Year is Hanover House by Brenda Novak.

Hanover House by Brenda …

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Apr 16 2018
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Murderous Mondays – Week 1

Murderous Mondays – Week 1

Welcome to my first Murderous Mondays post! I’m joining some cozy mystery blogger buddies for this fun weekly link-up. We’ll be sharing our recent and/or favorite murderous reads. Bree at Bibliophile Reviews and Marie at A Cozy Experience are also posting for Murderous Monday. Be sure to stop over and check out their posts! Hopefully, you’ll find some great suggestions to add to your TBR pile and wish lists. Also, be sure to comment below and let me know what murderous mystery books you are reading!

I recently read Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis. This is the first book in the Paws and Claws Mystery series. I really loved it and am excited to read more in this series. And, …

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Dec 14 2017
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2018 Library Love Challenge Sign-Up Info

2018 Library Love Challenge Sign-Up Info

Welcome to the second annual Library Love Challenge hosted by Angel’s Guilty Pleasures and Brooke Blogs! This is my first year hosting, and I am so excited to take part. Libraries have been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember. I work at my local public library as the teen & children’s program specialist. Libraries provide so many incredible resources such as:

Books! Paperbacks, hardcovers, eBooks, and audiobooks.
Entertainment! Lots of libraries offer DVDs, BluRays, Video Games or Board Games for checkout as well.
Programs! Most libraries provide a wide variety of free programming for all ages.
Resources! Need to use a computer, research a paper, or apply for a job? You can do …

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Jun 25 2017
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7 Ways to Get Your Teen to Read More This Summer + Free Summer Reading Printable

7 Ways to Get Your Teen to Read More This Summer + Free Summer Reading Printable

7 Ways to Get Your Teen to Read More This Summer

Reading is important any time of year but especially during the summer to avoid the dreaded “summer slide.” The “summer slide” refers to children losing skills they learn during the school year because they aren’t using them in the summer. Reading during the summer months can help make sure your teen isn’t falling behind when school starts up again. Even if your teen is not normally a reader, there are several ways to encourage reading throughout the summer.

Read What They Love

One of the most important ways to get your teen reading is to let them read what they love. If they are passionate about something, they will want …

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Jan 01 2017
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The First Book of the Year 2017 #TheFirstBookOfTheYear

The First Book of the Year 2017 #TheFirstBookOfTheYear

Happy New Year!
The First Book of the Year 2017

I just love the start of a new year. Everything feels so fresh and open. A whole new year in this crazy life is laid out in front of me, just waiting! I feel like there are so many wonderful things ahead in 2017. One of my favorite things to do is to join Sheila at Book Journey for The First Book of the Year 2017. What will be the first book you are reading in 2017? I’d love to know!


Say Goodbye for Now by Catherine Ryan Hyde

Lake Union Publishing
December 13, 2016

On an isolated Texas ranch, Dr. Lucy cares for abandoned animals. The solitude allows her to avoid the …

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Dec 28 2016
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Historical Romance Reading Challenge 2017 #HRChallenge2017

Historical Romance Reading Challenge 2017 #HRChallenge2017

I want to make sure I read more historical romance books in 2017. I’m signing up for the Historical Romance Reading Challenge and will be aiming for the first level, Baroness – 1-5 books. Click the button above if you are interested in learning more about the challenge and signing up.

Historical Romance Reading Challenge 2017
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