Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough Review by Lauren Source: library copy; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add on Goodreads): Her mother died when she was twelve, and suddenly Artemisia Gentileschi had a stark choice: a life as a nun in a convent or a life grinding pigment for her father’s paint. She […]
It’s Friday the 13th! I’m a huge fan of the show Psych, and if you are too, then you know why this day actually makes me think of Tuesday the 17th (the name of one of their episodes). If you don’t already know – every time there is a Friday the 13th, there is a […]
Once Burned by L.A. Witt Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add to Goodreads): Captain Mark Thomas’s world has been tossed on its head: A long overdue but still unexpected divorce. A promotion out of left field. Last-second orders to a ship where careers go to die. […]
Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert Review by Lauren source: copy from publisher; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add to Goodreads): Danny has been an artist for as long as he can remember and it seems his path is set, with a scholarship to RISD and his family’s blessing to pursue […]
It’s time for another Show Us Your Books with Jana and Steph. Come share what books you’ve read in the last month and get some ideas of new things to read at the same time! Blow Down by J.L. Merrow is the fourth book in a series that I just LOVE. Each book contains it’s […]
Today, April 9th, is Unicorn Day! Unicorns have really gained in popularity lately, so I thought I would share some of the many, many unicorn themed items that you can buy. There are hair brushes, wine glasses, backpacks, and a lot more (keychains, bookmarks, kid’s rocker, popsockets, etc.). You can find all these and more […]
Welcome to the April 2018 edition of Glossies Made Me Do It, with myself and Ashley of Happy.Pretty.Sweet. Did a magazine make you do something recently? Add an item to your wish list, make you try a recipe, just left you thinking? Write about it and link up with us! This month, Oprah is making […]
April is National Poetry Month, and since I actually really do love poetry, I thought I’d share some different posts this month that relate to poetry. There will be some of my favorite poems, some book reviews of verse novels, and more! If you’d like to see something in particular, just let me know and […]
I’m linking up with Anne from In Residence, and Kristen/Gretch for What’s New With You. Showering: This Saturday, I’m going to a baby shower for two of my old Girl Scout friends. On April 28, I’ll be throwing my own baby shower for another friend of mine who is having a little girl. It’s going […]
Soul to Keep by Garrett Leigh Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary (add to Goodreads): Recovering addict Jamie Yorke has returned to England from California. With no home or family to speak of, he sticks a pin in a map and finds a small town in the […]