As a book lover, November is one of my favorite months. Think about it: warm drinks, cozy atmosphere, holiday themed books, making book gift lists. Plus there is a built in Thanksgiving break where all you have to do is say you need help with the dishes after dinner and everyone disappears so you can […]
For my October Reading Wrap-up I finished up one more spooky read while I worked on the #Arctober challenge hosted by the #ReadSpinRepeatBookClub on Instagram. My reading goals list was long and lofty, but I did manage to knock three arcs off of my list!!! A win is a win folks! Now all I have to […]
This year’s spooky book releases lend themselves to some automatic horror flick pairings. Now, don’t get too excited because my scary movie repertoire is extremely small. But here are a few Spooky Book and Scary Movie Pairings to inspire you. The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson and Stephen King’s Carrie. The obvious choice. […]
If you follow my blog, then you know I am quick to read a book featuring #BlackGirlMagic or Diverse Magic worlds. I’ve noticed a little trend that I’m loving in middle grades where Black girls and girls of color are taking center stage in a space that previously excluded them. A generation of writers that […]
October is a fun month to read whether you are into spooky reads, cozy mysteries or just sticking to your regular favorites. For those of you who live in an area where the weather gets a little chillier or sometimes downright cold. October is the beginning of cozy reading season, the best season in my […]
This reading wrap-up is dedicated to all of the moms who are trying to get some reading in during the first month of school, especially if you are also an educator. It can be a tough season for reading. This month my finished book list was short because there was a ton going on, per […]
I know I can’t be the only one who is ready for sweater weather! This month I’m feeling kind of mood readerish with the change in seasons. So I’m going to go with a couple of books on my TBR that have caught my eye in the last few days. Check them out and join […]
As an educator that supports other educators and a mom of elementary age kids, August is the busiest month of the year for me. I’m busy finalizing curricula, preparing workshops and answering questions left and right. I’m also busy buying school supplies, planning for new routines and cleaning/organizing so we have a good start to […]
So 2022 is halfway done and this chick definitely has hands. Just in a different way than 2021 and 2020. I’ve seen the #midyearbookfreakout tag trend but I don’t really have time for freak out energy. I love reading and reviewing and promoting books! So whatever doesn’t get read will get read sooner or later. […]
It’s hotter than a hot pepper in the middle of the Sahara. So what better time to pretend that cooler weather has arrived than to start your Spooky Season prep? I scored some awesome arcs that are due to come out this fall and I am super excited to get started reading them. Now if […]