Elementary school media specialist by day//crossfitting book reviewer by night
Hello, friends! And welcome to my birthday month! July is always the best part of summer. The breeze is hot, the water is warm. There are fireworks. Barbecues. Pool side reading. And for me, there's gluten free cake! I decided to skip a wrap up this month since I only read three books (which isn't... Continue Reading →
If you're following me on my librarian instagram account, this won't be news to you. For those of you who only follow me on this blog, I cannot wait to share this with you! Before I got laid off, I decided I wanted to keep myself busy over the summer break. I got the idea... Continue Reading →
I Wanna Be Where You Areby Kristina Forest This book is one of my backlogged Netgalley ARC's. So much so, that I was able to pick up a physical copy from my library, and get to see this gorgeous cover up close! This novel follows a high school student named Chloe, as she lies to... Continue Reading →
2020 has been a year of conversations. It has been a year of learning, and in many ways, unlearning. We retaught ourselves and our children to wash our hands, cover our mouths when we cough or sneeze, and to treat everyone equally. Some of the toughest conversations this year have revolved around race and diversity.... Continue Reading →
Blackbird Vol I by Sam Humphries, Jen Bartel (Artist), Triona Farrell (Colourist) This graphic novel was recommended by Brewsandbooks on youtube. Go check out their video here! Am I becoming a graphic novel stan? Is that what's been happening slowly over the past two years? I think it's a genre I can get on board with. I just want... Continue Reading →
The Help by Kathryn Stockett I've had this book on my shelves for a while, and had refrained from watching the movie. I knew how iconic the film was, and wanted to make sure I read the book before diving in to the pie drama. Yes, sadly I knew about the pie before reading a... Continue Reading →
Hi friends. I hope you all have been safe during the pandemic, and safe if you are attending protests in your area. Being laid off days after George Floyd's murder meant that I had A LOT of time to research, educate, and become sickened, shocked, disgusted, angry, insert negative adjective here, over how Black people... Continue Reading →
Hi friends. I've been thinking a lot over the past few days. I've filed for unemployment. I've begun searching for new jobs. I updated my resume. I updated my instagram profile to "former Pre K - 5 Media Specialist." It's just been an absolute whirlwind. I've been laid off from two jobs prior, and was... Continue Reading →
Hello friends! I've been taking a little break from reading. It has taken all of my concentration and energy just to get through work every day. But I'm finally turning a corner and ready to return to my bookish life (not that I ever truly left...since I'm a librarian, but I digress)! I purchased all... Continue Reading →
Beach Readby Emily Henry I have been stalling on writing this review for days. I just don't know where to start. Beach Read was described as a rom-com, but as reviews began circulating, it was clear that this book had more depth than the typical, easy, breezy romantic comedy. Gus and January write complete opposite... Continue Reading →
