2017 Best of the Best | Part 1

I can’t believe it’s already July!  It’s like the older my daughter gets, the faster the years go by!  She’ll be in 8th grade!  She has a BOYFRIEND!!  I need time to slow down.  Seriously. Anyway, because it’s July I get to write up the best 10 books I’ve read so far.  I think I […]

Diversity Spotlight #8

Diversity Spotlight Thursday was created by Aimal @ Bookshelves & Paperbacks.  (The link takes you to her original Diversity Spotlight post, where she talks about her motivation for creating this meme.  You should check it out.) As I was searching for another meme to participate in I was especially drawn to Diversity Spotlight Thursday.  I do love […]

Dreamy Book Covers Tag

I love book covers!  I love talking about the good ones, and whining about the bad ones.  I love when the cover is perfect for the story, and I actually pay attention to the depictions and models and notice when they don’t match the book descriptions.  I try my hardest to not judge a book […]

Listicle Tag

Thank you, Not-So-Modern Girl, for nominating me for your original Tag!  I’ve never heard of a Listicle, but the concept sounds like so much fun.  I love making lists. Make sure all of you go and visit Not-So-Modern Girl’s blog for more fun! Rules Create your own listicle tag, using the prompt from the person […]

In Which I Compare Myself to YA Parents

Today, for the first time, I allowed my daughter to walk with her friends (in a group) to the gas station up the road.   I’m sure there are people out there who would shrug like it’s no big deal, and probably people who think I’m nuts.  I generally fall into the second category.  She’s […]

Pick Baby Chick’s Next Read

Help! I thought instead of doing another book review, or an interview, I decided to let all of you call the shots!  So, what I’m doing is having all of you pick the next book I’ll read.  I’ll read whatever you pick and that will be my Book Review for next month! Here are the […]