When I was a little girl, we used to take road trips 2-3 times a year to see family and so my dad could play in golf tournaments around the state. Some of my favorite memories are of playing road trip games and reading in the backseat on the way there and back. What are … Continue reading This Week: July 14th
Do like to spend time around the water? I love to swim, but this heat has even made that tough! When we go on vacation in a few weeks, we'll be headed north to a place with a pool....and cooler temps - I can't wait! This week, I'm inviting you to meet me at the … Continue reading This Week: July 7th
With the Independence Day holiday this week, a lot of us are thinking fireworks and barbeques, but it's also the official halfway point for our reading challenge! The Read With Lindsey 2024 Reading Challenge had 52 prompts - have you been reading along with us? In honor of the holiday, this week's prompt is for … Continue reading This Week: June 30th
It is officially summer...and it definitely feels like it around here! With a heat wave hitting most of the country, it's a great time to find a spot inside to chill out with a good book and a cold drink. But if you're heading out on vacation, we have books for you this week, too! … Continue reading This Week: June 23rd
I'm not sure I've ever read two five-star books in one week - till now! This has been an interesting week of books and revisiting some great storylines, including a recent fascination I have with the Clotilda and Africatown, Alabama. After reading one account of the town's creation back in January, I knew I wanted … Continue reading This Week: June 16th
Oh y'all - reading these books this week has been a rollercoaster of emotions! Do you have books like that? I have laughed, I have cried, I have been disgusted by the plot...every emotion. What are you reading this week? Here's the books I'm looking forward to discussing with you this week. Grab your copies … Continue reading This Week: June 9th
Happy June! This is National Portuguese Heritage Month, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, National PTSD Awareness Month, Men's Health Month, and National Great Outdoors Month. It's also Pride Month and we are starting it off by reading a book by an LGBTQ+ author. What are you reading this month? Here's the books I'm looking forward to … Continue reading This Week: June 2nd
It's day 2 of a 3-day holiday weekend here, and I've been spending so much time reading! We are also preparing for tomorrow's celebration by talking about some friends and family who gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. There are some great events happening around town, including events at our National Cemetery. … Continue reading This Week: May 26th
As we near the end of May, we're also nearing the end of the school year and the academic careers of so many students. Do you have a graduate this year? Our eldest graduated high school last year and moved into an off-campus house with friends for this upcoming school year! This week, we're reading … Continue reading This Week: May 19th
Representation of minorities and at-risk groups in the media is a topic close to my heart. I love reading books by authors of color, or from other protected groups. Hearing from voices with varying backgrounds gives a reader ideas and perspectives they wouldn't otherwise have. This week we are looking at books by Asian and … Continue reading This Week: May 12th
