It's finally getting cool enough to pull out my favorite reading sweaters - and yes, there is such a thing in my house! There really is nothing better than spending a quiet weekend morning curled up on the couch with a hot cup of something, wrapped in a cozy sweater, covered in a blanket, enjoying … Continue reading Cozy Reads for the Season
News and Updates Oh the waiting game! We have officially entered the "is it Halloween yet?" phase at our home. But we have also entered the cooler evenings perfect for outdoor activities. Our youngest is autistic and has struggled with gross motor skills so things like riding a bike weren't really for him until recently. … Continue reading This Week: October 19th
I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend my first author event in over a year last week at the Forsyth County Library in Cumming, Georgia. The library hosts a "Cumming Reads" program which acts as a community wide book club, with this being the big meeting to discuss the book. They actually held … Continue reading Author Event: William Kent Krueger
News and Updates This week, I had the opportunity to connect with fellow readers and a few authors at an event put on by the Forsyth County Library system. It's been nearly a year since my last in-person author event here in Atlanta, and 8 months since the Amelia Island Book Festival. This event reminded … Continue reading This Week: October 11th
Every year, I try to make our reading challenge a little different than the year before to keep it fresh and exciting. The easiest way to do that is by changing the monthly themes. In 2024 we had seasons and holidays, 2025 was all about colors, and for 2026, I wanted to take a trip … Continue reading 2026 Reading Challenge Update
News and Updates What's better than waking up to cooler temperatures, golden sunrises, and the smell of fall? I am loving my early morning reading sessions with a cup of hot tea and a cozy blanket. I hope you are having a great start to the week, as well! We celebrated our wedding aniversiary last … Continue reading This Week: October 5th
October brings earlier sunsets and one of my favorite holidays - All Hallows Eve! And what better way to celebrate than with the color black. Signifying darkness and spook, our theme this month will help put us in the mood for all things eerie at the end of the month! Over the past few years, … Continue reading October Theme: Black
News and Updates Welcome to the new newsletter format for our Sunday Updates! Last week, I mentioned that I haven't been able to keep up with my family commitments and my commitments here, so we are shaking things up a bit. You will still get our Sunday update (this) and our Saturday preview of a … Continue reading This Week: September 28th
Happy Fall, y'all! This week has felt magical where we are - cooler temps (and a little rain finally!). I don't know what it is about waking up with the temps in the 50's and 60's, but it just makes me smile! I hope you are experiencing a great first few days of Fall, too. … Continue reading September Recap & October Prompts
Ok, I have to apologize...again. Between school schedules and Code Orange air alerts making us all feel under the weather, getting anything done here at our house has been a challenge. I've missed some days again...and I'm behind on my reading, too. Hoping that I can catch up this week because we have some fantastic … Continue reading This Week: September 21st
