Currently Reading

I am reading   Rolf's Quest (A Medieval Encounter Book 1) by Aubrey Wynne. I will be posting an update soon. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Jake & the Dragons of Asheville by Brian Kacica

Here is a summary of what the book is about: The storyline takes place in a very small town in North Carolina. When Jake Winston is thirteen years old he discovers that he has a unique genetic trait... a power coursing through his blood. A power so strong that a special government  agency, ONX, wants. What the government    wants  the government  decides to get: by any means necessary.

ONX agents begin to plot and then act to obtain Jake's secret. Jake's father, who was a local hero, suddenly dies. After the death of his father, Jake's grandfather returns to the area to look after Jake and sends him on a journey. The journey leads Jake to a gated forest near the town. Upon entering the forest Jake comes face to face with a family of dragons. From that point the story explodes: ONX agents begin killing every dragon they come upon in order to discover the power of the blood. What will Jake do? Or, can he do anything?

This is the first fantasy book that I have read and what a treat. There is a lot of action and adventure in the story.

For those of you who enjoy fantasy books you should pick up a copy. This book is great for pre-teens and up. Just the cover should get their interest... it's kind of cool.

There is a surprise in the book but I am not going to tell you where it is. You will have to find out for yourselves.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

Hello Everyone,

It is time for a new post. As you guys know I went on vacation with my husband to California to visit my dad and to see some things. We had a great time. Anyway I have read 28% of the book Once And For All by Sarah Dessen. I will be posting another reading progress update soon.  Hope everyone is doing well.

Just Another Blog Update

Well my husband comes to California  today. I can't wait to see him it has been a while since I have seen him. While we are in California  we are going to drive up to Monterey and  stay up there for 3 days. Then we are going to do some sight seeing along the coast on the way back down  to my dads house.  This is going to be a fun vacation. I am going to take a lot of pictures so be sure to check out my Facebook and Instagram accounts.

So my reading time will slow down a bit this coming week. I will write another update soon. Have a wonderful weekend and week everybody!

Review: Ralphy the Rabbit: Finds Himself by David Wallace and Lorian Dean

Here is a summary of what the book is about. The story is about a rabbit named Ralphy. He knew he was different from his brothers and sisters. Ralphy couldn't hop very far but the thing that drove him nuts was his ears. Ralphy ears were larger and crooked than a normal rabbit. When kids came into the pet shop they would laugh at him as they pass by him. One day a little girl named Marta noticed Ralphy jumping  around in his cage. From that moment everything changed for Ralphy.

What an incredible story to read to children.

There are some wonderful adventures that teach great moral lessons.

It has a wonderful message about friendship and accepting yourself just the way you are. Also, don't worry about what other people think of you.

I feel this book is geared toward the age range of 6 to preteen.

I believe the message is also saying it's ok to be different.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

I am reading  Once and For All by Sarah Dessen. My daddy and I went to the bookstore and I got this book. It looks really good.  I will be posting a reading progress update soon.

Review: 3 Willows by Ann Brashares

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Summer is a time to grow

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Polly has an idea that she can't stop thinking about, one that involves changing a few things about herself. She's setting her sights on a more glamorous life, but it's going to take all of her focus. At least that way she won't have to watch her friends moving so far ahead.

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Jo is spending the summer at her family's beach house, working as a busgirl and bonding with the older, cooler girls  she'll see at high school come September. She didn't count on a brief fling with a cute boy changing her entire summer. Or feeling  embarrassed by her middle school friends. And she didn't count on her family at all...

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Ama is not an outdoorsy girl. She wanted to be at an academic camp, doing research in an air-conditioned library, earning A's. Instead her summer scholarship lands her on a wilderness trip full of flirting teenagers, blisters, impossible hiking trails, and a sad lack of hair products. It is a new summer. And a new sisterhood. Come grow with them.

I found this book very interesting. I thought it was apart of The Sisterhood  of the Traveling Pants series but it's not. It's a new sisterhood and new friendships.

What I got out of the storyline is that no matter what your friends are always there for you.

I only hope to have friendships as close as the characters did in this book.

I do plan on reading more books from  this author.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 63% of the book 3 Willows by Ann Brashares. I will be posting a review soon. Today I wanted to write in color. Hope everyone has a good week next week.

Currently Reading

I am reading 3 Willows by Ann Brashares.  I will be posting a reading progress update soon.  Hope everyone is having a good week.

Review: Stealing Time (Servants of Fate Book 1) by Wendy Sparrow

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Father Time's son, Zeit Geist, must sacrifice a mortal's lifetime to the Fates each New Year's Eve. Last year- inexplicably, really-he made an 11:59 substitution. The  Fates are pissed and they're after his mortal Hannah. With the year ending, he ought to figure out why he'd saved her- and why he keeps doing it.

Following  an unlucky year, Hannah Lyons needs a week's holiday in a lodge to unwind. What she gets is near- death experiences and a sexy immortal who can't avoid kissing her, but might have to kill her. After all, even  Zeit can't hold back time indefinitely.

Even though this book is a romance it is a strange one.

We all know that there is no such thing as Father Time or mortals or immortals so I would say this book is more of a fantasy.

I think people who like fantasy books would enjoy this book.

I guess what I am saying is it wasn't my cup of tea. The plot was very interesting and the characters were developed well.

Those that have  a bent toward science fiction and  fantasy would find this a delightful read.


Happy Reading Everyone!

Just a Blog Update

I just wanted to let everyone know that tomorrow morning I will be flying to California to visit my dad. Since the plane ride is 5 hours long I hope to get some sleep. I will finish the book I am reading and will  be posting a review tomorrow sometime.  Oh my gosh I am going to be jet lag for a few days  because of the time difference.

Also the first week of July my husband will be joining me. We are going to have a little vacation and do some things. I am sure I will be posting a lot of pictures to Instagram.  Don't worry I will keep my blog updated while I am on vacation.

On the marriage front  I love being married. It is wonderful. My husband and I will be married for 6 months on June 28th. We got married on December 28, 2016. We are so happy. I love that we take care of each other.

I hope everyone is doing well. I want to say thank you all again for taking the time to look and read my blog.  I really appreciate it.  I know we all have busy lives.

Currently Reading

I am reading Stealing Time (Servants of Fate Book 1) by Wendy Sparrow.  I will be posting a review soon. Hope everyone has a good week.

Review: The Post -It Note Affair by Justine Avery

Here is a summary of what the book is about. Emily wants what every woman does: to have it all. Is that too much to ask? Emily really can't complain.  She's married to a wonderful man, her high school sweetheart, who still dotes on her as he did when her first laid eyes on her.

They have a beautiful home together, and they each enjoy successful careers. On the outside looking in, Emily has what any woman would be perfectly happy with.

But it's just not enough. Emily can't help wishing for just a bit more- for that special spark, for that thrill of something new and surprising, for the shivery tingles running down her spine. For real passion- for true romance.

She never expects to find it during the workday and definitely not in the form of a sticky note.

Just one square slip of paper with a few handwritten words, tucked mysteriously into the contents of her purse and dropped right into her small world, marks the first of a slew of sexy surprises Emily couldn't  have anticipated no matter how hard she wished for them.  She's desperately sought after every one of the special moments in store for her, and there's no question that she deserves them.

Even as Emily eagerly anticipates and thoroughly savors all of the excitement and mystery of what may come, she just can't guess the roller coaster of emotions she's soon to experience- or just how much it will change her.

And she may never guess just who- is leading her on the romantic adventure of her dreams. Just when she feels she's lost the life and love she most wants to have, she finds them- in the last place she'd ever think to look.

Wow I loved this book because it reminds you of the important things in life.

This is a very quick story there are only 7 chapters in it.

I found the storyline to be very cute and sweet. I also saw some surprises that I didn't see coming.

I would recommend this book. I believe you all would enjoy it as well.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Currently Reading

I am reading The Post- it Note Affair: - a Romance Novelette of Love Lost and Found- by Justine Avery. I will be posting a review soon because this is a short book. Hope everyone has a good week.

Review: Sunday Kind of Love by Dorothy GarLock

Here is a summary of what the book is about.  Buckton, Indiana, 1956. As post-war America brims with new opportunities, a young woman  discovers the courage to follow her dreams-and her heart...

Gwendolyn Foster's life seems like a dream come true. A bright future in front of her, the successful, traditional man her parents wanted at her side. What more could a girl ask for? But Gwen has a different dream altogether-to be a writer- and she won't rest until it comes true.

Strong arms to support her, not own her... that's what she needs. And she finds them in the most unexpected of places.

Hank Ellis has long been haunted by his little brother's death. He knows the entire town blames him for the accident, but it's only fitting. He blames himself too. So he's shocked when Gwen ignores the vicious gossip and befriends him. And before long, everything changes for them.

Folks warn Gwen about Hank, but she knows in her heart that they're wrong. Drawn to this man of bravery and kindness who encourages her to pursue her passions, Gwen can finally envision the life she's always wanted. And with Gwen, Hank finds the strength to let go of his guilt, as he dares to hope for a future with her.

But braving the town that turns against them isn't the only challenge they face. For Hank still harbors a dark secret, a shocking truth that may force him to lose Gwen forever...

One day it was raining. My husband and I went to the bookstore to browse.

I came across this book. I asked my husband if I could have it he said yes. I am so glad I got it. I am not sure what drew me to this book maybe it was the cover or maybe it was the title or maybe both.

What a incredible story. I fell in love with this book. I couldn't put it down.

I would highly recommend this book. I hope you all will love it as much as I did.

There are some twists and turns in this book.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Reading Progress Update

I have read 68% of the book Sunday Kind of Love by Dorothy GarLock.  I am really enjoying the story.  I will be posting a review soon.  I hope everyone is having a good week!

Review: Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

Here is a summary of what the  book is about.  Risk everything... for love. What if you couldn't touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face...or kiss the boy next door?

In Everything Everything, Maddy is a girl who's literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly is the boy who  moves in next door... and becomes the greatest risk she's ever taken.

My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I'm allergic to the world. I don't leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.

But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He's tall, lean and wearing all black- black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

Maybe we can't predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It's almost certainly going to be a disaster.

Oh my Gosh I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down.

There are some surprises in it that I didn't see coming.

I would recommend this book. I can't wait to see the movie.

I do plan on reading more books by this author.

By the way the author's husband did all of the illustrations in the book.

I thought this book was very well written.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Review: Pearls of Daily Life Short Stories and Poems on Self - Discovery by Antonia Loschner

Here is a summary of what the book is about. In the hurly - burly of daily life, all too often, the Self happens to get lost. However, with its overall knowledge of our needs and strengths, it would by far be the best personal advisor we can have.

This collection of short stories and  poems  invites a journey of discovery. Diverse but amicable characters are experiencing the joy of rediscovering their Self in manifold situations of everyday life.

A pocket book for small breaks in- between: to explore, reflect, dream, chuckle and relax.

I enjoyed reading this book.

I found the short stories and poems to be uplifting and positive and relatable to everyday life.

I think it is a good reminder that life is to short and you should live it.

This is the type of book you can read on your lunch break or whenever you have free time.

I would recommend this book.

Happy Reading Everyone to Self Discovery!

Reading Progress Update

Well it's time to do a reading progress update post.  I have read 50% of the book Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.  My goal is to finish this book before the movie comes out.  I will be posting a review soon.  Hope everyone is having a good week!

Completed My Goal

Well I completed  my goal this week. I finished the book I was reading. I finished coloring the Mother's Day cards for my mom and husbands mom and mailed them out on time. I went to my friend's house for a chocolate swap on Saturday.

My new goal is to finish  the class I am taking through Penn Foster. I am taking a online coarse  called Comprehensive English: Reading and Writing Skills  I want to be a better blogger and writer. I hope to finish by June 24. My goal after that is to finish the book I am reading which  is called Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon and write a review and post it on here.