News and Updates We are wrapping up our month of folklore and fairy tales by traveling from Ireland to Asia and reading amazing stories of mystical beings and the balance between nature and man. It feels appropriate to shift towards stories about harmony and nature as we head into our first full week of Spring! … Continue reading This Week: March 22nd
Thank you NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.. Charlie’s life was upended the day her twin sister died—no small feat considering she grew up in a circus family. Now she wants nothing more than to blend in, feel normal, and survive the daily trials of … Continue reading Soul of Shadow
This month, we’re leaning into fairytales and folklore—the stories we grow up with, the ones we whisper around campfires, the ones that sneak into bedtime stories and stay with us long after the lights are off. When you zoom out, Irish folklore is just one vivid branch on that big story tree. The same ideas … Continue reading Myth & Mist: A Cozy Guide to Irish Folklore–Inspired Reads
News and Updates It's the week of Saint Patrick's Day, so our world is all things green. We have Irish roots, so we take this opportunity to teach our kids a bit about Irish traditions and heritage - and I'm taking you with us this year through the reading challenge! Remember - if you're out … Continue reading This Week: March 15th
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Finn’s mayoral campaign is gaining momentum, but he still can’t win over his magical constituents. His campaign manager’s solution is drastic: Finn must marry a magical woman—and quickly. The queen of the Mer Kingdom volunteers her second … Continue reading Mermaid in Manhattan
If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toe into mythology retellings but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. Between Greek gods, Norse tricksters, and legends drawn from cultures around the world, the genre can feel intimidating—like you need a degree in classics just to pick your next read. You don’t. This guide brings … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Mythology Retellings
News and Updates As this post goes live, I’ll be heading home from a cozy, much‑needed reading retreat in the North Georgia mountains. The weekend was the perfect mix of quiet planning for the months ahead and curling up with good books while the rain tapped at the windows—truly the best kind of reset. I … Continue reading This Week: March 8th
Thank you NetGalley and Viking Penguin for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Jenny Lawson first made a name for herself as a blogger, winning readers over with her sharp wit and self‑deprecating honesty. Those same qualities carried seamlessly into her memoirs and self‑help books, which focus on navigating life … Continue reading How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay
I’m especially excited about this month’s prompts. Folklore has long been a personal fascination of mine—I even wrote a term paper on Appalachian folklore and superstitions years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner and all the rich folklore tied to it, this feels like the perfect … Continue reading March Theme: Fairytales & Folklore
News and Updates Welcome to March and our month of Fairytales and Folklore! I've got a full week ahead of me and will be offline later this week as I head out on a solo reading retreat weekend in the mountains. However, we have a packed week leading up to it! I can't wait to … Continue reading This Week: March 1st
