Book lover, collector, and reviewer
March was great for me professionally — loved my first month at my new job — but I didn’t get as many books read as I hoped. But, the ones I read were very good. This month, my favorite book was The Dream Daughter — a beautiful story about what a mother will do to save … Read More “March Book Roundup” »
After such a strong January, I seem to have run out of steam a bit during February. I will say, our house was much cleaner, though. But, I made it through six books — two of them were for my book clubs — and overall, it was a decent month. My favorite book was David and … Read More “February Book Roundup” »
January started off strong, quantity-wise, with thirteen finishes. Most were fine, but one stood out from the rest. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune was my number one for the month, and my first 5 star review of 2021. I finished it so quickly, and I want to go back and read … Read More “January Book Roundup” »
What a year! Who would have guessed we would have spent most of it stuck in our houses? I used my extra time to read (of course,) start reviewing on Instagram, and eventually creating this blog. I’d love it if you left your email address to receive my newsletter. While I know this year didn’t … Read More “Goodbye 2020! Year in Review” »
There is something about getting back out to nature — especially when we are at home right now — that is so appealing and calming. While it might be harder to escape physically right now, this collection of short essays will at least allow you to imagine you’re breathing in fresh air, listening to bird call, and getting away from the rest of the world for a little while. Vesper Flights has essays about nature … Read More “Vesper Flights by Helen Macdonald” »