Don’t Worry, Read Happy

Life is hard, right?  Sometimes life throws you curve balls and you just can’t hit them.  They smash into your eye, or stomach, and you double over and it’s just hard.  I think that’s why I love reading so much, because it’s so easy to disappear to somewhere better.  When you pick up a book […]

Operation ReRead 2017

I’ve always loved to reread my favorite books.  I feel like the first time you read a book, it’s like meeting the story.  Then, each time you reread you’re getting to know the book more and more.  The book begins to share its secrets with you, you become more intimate.  It’s like going out on […]

My Not So Secret Quirks

I’m pretty sure the title of this post gives away the topic, but just for conversation’s sake- I believe that everyone in the world has strange little quirks that may be weird to others yet make perfect sense to ourselves. For example, my husband gets upset when you push down the buttons on his fast […]

Blogging in 2017

2017 started off with a pretty significant change in my life.  After three years, I decided to part ways with Badass Book Reviews and commit to blogging solo.  What does that mean for Birdie’s readers?  Nothing.  I’m pretty sure my post amount will stay the same.   I just won’t also have to try and do […]

Literary Fingerprints

Are you guys ready for another one of my reading ramblings?  I hope so, because I’ve gotta get it all out and you are my wonderful audience.  Here goes… About a week ago I was reading a Rhys Ford book, and it got me thinking about how her writing style is so recognizable.  There’s a […]

Shelfing with Granny!

Before I get into My Big Day, let me drop a note here about myself.  I hate housework.  I do it.  I’m a mom, and a wife, and an adult, which all means that I can’t avoid housework.  (Hey, I’m a feminist, I’m not saying that wives have to do the housework.  My hubby and I […]