Books
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April Reading Wrap-Up
April was a beautiful month in every aspect, including the books I read! I read three books this month, and I genuinely loved each of them so much that it’s hard for me to pick a favorite. Here they are! Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones This book immediately brought me back to childhood. Continue reading
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Book of the Month: March
March was a slow reading month for me, so rather than do a (very late) monthly reading wrap-up, I thought instead I would share my favorite book that I read last month. I read three books total in March: The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan, Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas, and Emily Dickinson’s Continue reading
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February Reading Wrap-Up
I’ve always dreaded the month of February. The bitter cold, the gray skies, the thought that there is seemingly nothing to look forward to. But this year was so different. Instead of looking forward, I looked around. It helped that there were many sunny days, but I found a warm feeling in more than the Continue reading
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I Wrote a Book!
“And the marigolds, They show me That peace can still bloom Even where grief Was planted.” Dear Readers, My first book, a collection of poems, is being released this year. I am so eager to share what the writing process has been like and what exactly this book is about. Like any good story, I Continue reading
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Guest Writer Rita Bliven, a Fellow United House Author
I am so excited to introduce a guest writer to the blog today–my friend Rita Bliven! For those who don’t know, I am publishing a book this year through a publishing company called United House Publishing. This has been a year long process, and through it, I have been able to connect with many author Continue reading
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January Reading Wrap-Up
January was a surprisingly busy month! I usually look forward to this quiet month and all of its downtime for reading, but this was the first time in years that this month had little to no downtime. But I don’t mind, as I was able to enjoy a ski trip with my family, I was Continue reading
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24 Books in 2024
We are kicking off the year strong with some incredible books so far. 2023 was an amazing year of reading for me; however, when I look back, I noticed some things that I would like to change in 2024. This year, I want to be more intentional about the books I’m reading. I had a Continue reading
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Wrapped: 2023 Books
There is so much I could say about the books I read this year and just reading in general. Let’s get into it! This was the year I fell in love with reading again. I have always been an avid reader, but for last five years I had been a college student and a teacher; Continue reading
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Book of the Month: November
This month, I had the amazing opportunity to read an ARC copy of J.O. Ellis’s debut novel, “How the Fox Runs”. This book is one of the most creative I have read in a long time. I have always been a fan of fantasy, but sometimes the genre has a tendency to produce books that Continue reading
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Book of the Month: June
Welcome to the “book of the month” section of the blog! This is where I tell you all about my top pick from each month. June’s book of the month was the most unlikely winner in my eyes. This is a book that was recommended to me by one of my students, and as eager Continue reading
Consider the Wildflowers 