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My Favorite Books of 2024
I know what you’re thinking. It’s the end of March, ma’am…why are you just now sharing your Favorite Books of 2024? Well, I have two reasons. The first reason is that I am so wildly disorganized this year that I just never got around to finishing my list. The second reason is that I was not at all ready to narrow down my list. I finished 112 books last year and I had SO many 5 star reads that the thought of narrowing down the list felt impossible. But, I’ve done it I have narrowed it down to 12…and I already have anxiety that I have left some favorites out.…
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My TOP 10 Middle-Grade Books of 2024
I look forward to these end of the year reflection posts all year long…but I also dread them. How am I supposed to narrow down a full year of reading into just a few favorite books? Impossible I tell you…impossible. It was a fantastic reading year…and as always, some of my favorite books of the year were Middle-Grade titles. So, I have gone ahead and done the impossible…I have narrowed down my favorite reads into a wee-tiny list of 10. I loved ALL of these books with my whole heart…and I hope you will too! So, without further ado…here are My TOP 10 Middle-Grade Books of 2024! Olivetti by Allie…
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The Ghost Rules- A Heartwarming New Ghost Story for Fall
September is here…which means it is officially GAME ON for all things witchy, ghosty, and spooky. Today I am excited to share a brand new Middle-Grade book that was a fabulous five-star read for me. If you love Middle-Grade reads that are full of heart (and a little heartache), humor, and a little touch of ghosty goodness…then definitely keep reading. The Ghost Rules by Adam Rosenbaum was fantastic! Thank you to Nicole Banholzer, PR for sending a copy for review! Let’s chat! The Ghost Rules by Adam Rosenbaum The Ghost Rules by Adam Rosenbaum is not your typical “jump-scare” ghost story. While it is absolutely a fantastic ghost story, it…
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The Best NEW Contemporary Romance Novels for Summer 2024
Grab your beach bag, a tropical drink, and a little SPF, because we are talking all about summer reads today! It is already about 400 degrees here in Florida so Summer has fully parked her beautiful self here for the next 4-5 months! The books I am about to share with you are absolutely BEGGING to be added to your Summer TBR. Today I am going to share with you the BEST NEW Contemporary Romance Novels that are MUST READS for Summer 2024! Are you ready? I am! Let’s chat! This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune I am starting us off with This Summer Will Be Different by…
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The Best Books I Read in April
Happy May, friends! April was such a great reading month! I managed to finish 10 books over the course of the month and I wanted to share my absolute faves with you! If you are new here and new to my loosey-goosey book rating system…well…just know that I throw around 5 star reviews like they are confetti. If a book gives me any type of feels or keeps me up thinking about it…it is immediately five stars. You know how people say “measure with your heart” when you are cooking…I review books the same way! So, without further ado…lets take a peek at the 6 books that I absolutely LOVED…
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Puzzleheart Book Review- A Charming and Whimsical New Middle-Grade Novel
My 11 year old self would have been completely and totally enthralled and mesmerized by Puzzleheart. I have forever been drawn to books with magical and mysterious old houses. I still gravitate towards books like that today! Eklund’s Puzzle House, which is at the center of our story, is the ultimate in magical and mysterious old houses. I absolutely adored this book, and I think your Middle-Grade readers will as well. Puzzleheart is a charming and whimsical novel with an incredible setting, loveable characters, exciting and dangerous puzzles, and lots of heart! Let’s chat! Puzzleheart by Jenn Reese This book has been on my radar for quite some time. I…
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The One and Only Family Book Review- The Perfect Ending to a Beloved Series
It is hard to believe, but it has been over a decade since we first read and fell in love with The One and Only Ivan. Since then we have added more members to the family with The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby. Well, the crew is back for one last adventure…and it was everything that I hoped it would be! Full of all the same fun, charm, and emotion that we have come to love from Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Family is the perfect ending to a beloved series. Sending a huge thank you to Nicole Banholzer PR for sending me a…
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Middle-Grade Books Publishing in May 2024
I want you to remember 2 days, ok? May 7th and May 14th. Don’t forget them…you will thank me later. There are SO many incredible Middle-Grade books publishing in May…and they are all publishing on May 7th or 14th! Historical fiction, books from well loved authors, books steeped in folklore, and final books in a beloved series. I am so excited to share these books with you. I know that you and your tweens will find something on the list that you cant wait to read! So, let’s chat. Here are 9 Middle-Grade books that are publishing in May 2024. MAY 7th, 2024 The One and Only Family by Katherine…
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Olivetti Book Review -Your Next Great Middle-Grade Read
I am going to age myself here…but…I used to type papers…on a typewriter. Don’t laugh. It wasn’t THAT long ago…OK, maybe it was…but that is neither here nor there. It happened…and it was fantastic. I can still hear the click of the keys and the sound of the paper getting pulled out at the top. So, when I tell you that the minute I saw the cover of this charming book, Olivetti, I jumped at the chance to review it. Little did I know that it would end up being a 5 star read. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate, Olivetti by Allie Millington is your next…
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Top 10 Contemporary Romance Novels Coming in 2024
If you are a gigantic booknerd like me then you are likely already swooning, dreaming, and giddy with glee over the amazing collection of new books coming in 2024. My TBR is almost laughable at this point but I just keep adding books to it! Go big or go home, right? If you have read any of my recent blog posts you will know that 2023 was the year I discovered Contemporary Romance. So, needless to say, my TBR is overflowing with so many incredible titles getting released this year. For the sake of keeping this post readable I have narrowed it down to 10. So, let’s check them out.…
