Holy macaroni, how are we at the end of January already? This has been one of those weird months where the days went by fast, but the weeks took forever to get through. Transitioning into a new year is always fun though, and I got to move to a new place recently, so all in… Continue reading January Wrap Up and Plans For February
So the one thing I hear more than anything else when it comes to my reviews is ‘You’re so harsh! These X-star reviews are killing me. You got the book for free/You said a lot of positive things, can’t you just cut the book some slack and knock it up another star?’ The short answer… Continue reading Why I Rate Books The Way I Do, And Why I Won’t Change It
No Problem, Mr. Walt is a poignant travel memoir written by father, businessman and easy-going voyager, Walt Hackman, about his travels throughout China during his extraordinary quest to build an authentic wooden Chinese Junk boat. Walt’s memoir is an account of personal tragedy and tenacious triumph. It’s about the adventures and experiences of making unlikely… Continue reading No Problem, Mr. Walt by Walt Hackman
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted over on The Broke and the Bookish. Freebie weeks are hard! I never know what to make lists about. But a lot of my lists have been positive, so let’s go in the opposite direction, shall we? Not every book is for everyone. And I have a tendency… Continue reading A List of Books That Suck… In My Opinion Anyway
After escaping an abusive marriage, Cara Brookins had four children to provide for and no one to turn to but herself. In desperate need of a home but without the means to buy one, she did something incredible. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, a small bank loan, a mile-wide stubborn streak, Cara built her… Continue reading Rise: How A House Built A Family by Cara Brookins
Happy Saturday! As many of you likely know by now, I work as a music therapist. So I spend a lot of time listening to and learning music that my clients love so that I can use it in session. And every so often, I come across something I absolutely love. And that’s where I… Continue reading Saturday Song: The Last Time ft. Gary Lightbody by Taylor Swift
There were sit-ins, bus boycotts, and laws demanding equality, but Franklin wasn’t surprised when people still shoved him into lockers and refused to socialize with him because of the color of the skin. It was the way things were. In his dreams, things were different. He had respect, friendship, and POWER! When he starts a… Continue reading The Magician’s Dream by LeAnn Mathis
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted over on The Broke and the Bookish. This week’s theme is the best underrated books that you’ve read in the past year. I’m opting to just open it up a little, and share some of my favourite books that I have never seen around the blogging community. Not… Continue reading The Best Books I’ve Read That I’ve Never Seen in the Bookish Community
Happy Saturday! So, for those who don’t know, I work in music therapy and I live in a place where country is the preferred style of music, especially among the older generations. As someone who came from a Celtic background, learning all the classic country has been quiet the adventure. But every so often, I… Continue reading Saturday Song: Crystal Chandeliers by Charlie Pride
Okay, I have an author interview for you lovely folks today that I am so excited to share! I had the chance to chat with author, blogger, and character torturer, K.J. Harrowick to talk about her writing, Winterviews, and whatever else popped into our heads over the course of our chats. So keep reading for… Continue reading Chatting With K.J. Harrowick: Winterviews, Writing, and More
