It’s time for another WWW Wednesday and I’m happy to report the weather is continuing to shape up and I’m feeling a lot better from my second COVID vaccine! Boy, was I in a terrible mess this second time? It was not pleasant, but I’m glad to be vaccinated and here’s to hoping that our…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: April 14, 2021
Happy Wednesday everyone! Hope you are enjoying your week and are looking forward to the weekend! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following three questions: 1. What are you currently reading? Fablehaven (Fablehaven #1) by Brandon Mull: I was in the mood for something…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 31, 2021
Another Wednesday and we’re officially in Spring! We’ve been taking our little one outside a lot and he’s finally becoming more comfortable and seeming to enjoy the outdoors more than before! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following three questions: 1. What are you…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 24, 2021
Happy Wednesday everyone! I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day since I’m not Irish, but for those who do, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following three questions: 1. What are you currently reading? Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 17, 2021
Ah, I can hear the birds chirping in the mornings and it’s getting brighter earlier…so wonderful that spring is coming and we can spend longer periods outside without freezing! Happy Wednesday everyone! WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Taking on a World of Words. To participate, just answer the following three questions: 1. What are…… Continue reading WWW Wednesday: March 10, 2021
Title: Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of ForgettingAuthor: Lisa Genova Pages: 272 Genre: Non-Fiction, Science, Health, Self-HelpThemes: Memory, Stress Anticipated Publication Date: March 23, 2021Publisher: Harmony Thank you to the NetGalley and Harmony for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of Remember. Fiction author and neuroscientist, Lisa Genova,…… Continue reading ARC Review: Remember by Lisa Genova
Title: The Happiest Toddler on the Block: How to Eliminate Tantrums and Raise a Patient, Respectful, and Cooperative One- to Four-Year-OldAuthor: Harvey Karp Pages: 303 Genre: Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Parenting Publication Date: August 26, 2008 (first published in 2005)Publisher: Bantam Dr. Karp comes back to share some of his experiences and suggestions of how to handle…… Continue reading Book Review: The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp
Title: Lady Almina and the Real Downton AbbeyAuthor: Fiona Carnarvon Pages: 320 Genre: Non-Fiction, Biography, History Publication Date: December 27, 2011 (Original: January 1, 1994)Publisher: Broadway Books Current Countess of Carnarvon tells the historical events that has inspired the show, Downton Abbey. She speaks of Lady Almina who married young to Lord Carnarvon and eventually…… Continue reading Book Review: Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey by Fiona Carnarvon
Title: The Happiest Baby on the BlockAuthor: Harvey Karp Pages: 320 Genre: Non-Fiction, Parenting, Self-Help Publication Date: May 28, 2002Publisher: Bantam In Dr. Karp’s book, he discusses the ways in which new parents can help soothe their newborns during the first few months of baby’s lives, even through the toughest of times. This was a…… Continue reading Book Review: The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
Title: Maurice and His Dictionary Author: Cary Fagan Pages: 53 Genre: Nonfiction, Middle Grade, Children Story Perspective: First-Person Themes: Resilience, Persistence, Positivity, Family, Education Publication Date: October 15, 2020 Publisher: Owlkids Books Thank you to the NetGalley and Owlkids Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of Maurice and…… Continue reading ARC Review: Maurice and His Dictionary by Cary Fagan
