Sorry I’m a couple days late for Glossies Made Me Do It – September is such a busy month for me. I need to get better at scheduling ahead. Anyway, Glossies Made Me Do It is a monthly link up (the first Friday of every month) where I share something that a glossy (magazine) has […]
Congratulations to Lauren from Bookmark Lit for being the highest bidder of the signed copy of One of Us Is Lying. She has donated and her book will go in the mail ASAP! Now who is ready for another auction? Bid on an ANNOTATED copy of Nerve by Jeanne Ryan Nerve by Jeanne Ryan (check […]
If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile, then you might remember Leave a Mark Auctions. I created these auctions back in the day to benefit the charity First Book. I’ve had auctions over the years, sometimes with the money going to other charities/recipients, but I’ve decided to bring them back indefinitely and all the […]
It’s time for July’s Currently and What’s New With You with Anne and Kristen Reading: I’m always reading something. I just finished City of Ghosts by V.E. Schwab which I loved (it’s an MG book with a sequel coming out in a few months!) Enjoying: The fact that I don’t have to work tomorrow, July […]
It’s officially Black Friday, though I’m sure we’ve all been taking advantage of some deals already. If you’re one who likes to do most of their shopping online (like me), then feel free to use my gift guides to get you started. I hope you find something on your own list, or for someone else […]
Happy Friday everyone! As you may or may not know, I’m a consultant for Usborne Books. We have tons of different books (and some other fun items too) and you can do your browsing here. In order to get some more book parties on the calendar for the month of June, I’m offering a free […]
This time of the year, I do most of my reading in one of two places. First, there is my front porch. This is great when the weather is not too hot and overbearing. I love to sit out there and read because my dog often cuddles next to me. It’s relatively quiet, and it’s […]
My birthday is fast approaching – it’s May 30, by the way – so I thought it would be fun to share some items that would totally go on my Birthday Wish List! The Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Illustrated edition. I have the first one, and it’s amazing, but I have yet […]
Final Girls by Mira Grant Review by Lauren source: copy from Netgalley; all opinions are my own Official Summary: What if you could fix the worst parts of yourself by confronting your worst fears? Dr. Jennifer Webb has invented proprietary virtual reality technology that purports to heal psychological wounds by running clients through scenarios straight out […]
3 Ways to Help Your Direct-Sales Friends (without buying anything)! I’m a direct-sales consultant myself – I sell for Usborne Books and you can find my shop here – but I know that not all of my friends are going to be interested in my books or have the money to really put toward buying […]