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Blog postTitle: The Warsaw Orphans
By: Kelly Rimmer
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 416
Release Date: June 1st, 2021
Publisher: Graydon House
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:In the spring of 1942, young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. She has no fondness for the Germans who patrol her streets and impose their curfews, but has never given much -
Blog postTitle: Bet On It
By: Jodie Slaughter
Genre: Romance
Pages: 320
Release Date: July 12th, 2022
Publisher: St. Martin's
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:The first time Aja Owens encounters the man of her dreams, she’s having a panic attack in the frozen foods section of the Piggly Wiggly. The second time, he’s being introduced to her as her favorite bingo buddy’s semi-estranged grandson. From there, all it takes is one -
Blog postHello Monday!
One week closer to Christmas. Are you ready? I think we are except for the few bottles of booze we need to pick up. That's easy stuff.
This weeks book is Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins Valdez. I have been waiting for this book on Netgalley for a while and I'm super excited to finally get my hands on it. Can't wait to dive into the covers and see what's going on.
Lets get to this weeks menu. Enjoy!
WEEKLY MENU Monday
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Blog postHello Sunday. Another stressful week down and another week to come. My husband is still having health issues, and it seems like whatever test they do, they find something wrong. I'm hoping with all the antibiotics and procedures he is having, he will be as good as new when he is done.
Sunday Confessions #124~Weekly Menu #432 And The Book Of The Week~Book Review: Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix ~ Giveaway~November 2021 Wrap Up~Book Review: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by R -
Blog postTitle: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
By: Roald Dahl
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 176
Release Date: January 17th, 1964
Publisher: Puffin Books
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:Charlie Bucket's wonderful adventure begins when he finds one of Mr. Willy Wonka's precious Golden Tickets and wins a whole day inside the mysterious chocolate factory. Little does he know the surprises that are in store for him!
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Blog postWhere did November go... Or better yet, where did this year go?!?! I can't believe Christmas is right around the corner. I only have a few more presents to buy and then on to wrapping. I hate wrapping.
Lets get to last months recap.
Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other
by Sam Heughan, Graham McTavish
Two Men. One Country. And a lot of whisky.
As stars of "Outlander", Sam and Graham eat, sleep and -
Blog postTitle: Terciel & Elinor
By: Garth Nix
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 560
Release Date: November 2nd, 2021
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:In the Old Kingdom, a land of ancient and often terrible magics, eighteen year-old orphan Terciel learns the art of necromancy from his great-aunt Tizanael. But not to raise the Dead, rather to lay them to rest. He is the Abhorsen-in-Waiting, and Tizana -
Blog postCan you believe its the end of November already? I'm only half done with my Christmas shopping and need to get on that ASAP so all my presents show up on time. What about you?
This weeks read is Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter. I love grabbing up these books, they are a nice side hustle from my normal reads. What are you reading this week?
Lets get to the menu. Enjoy! WEEKLY MENU Monday
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Blog postHello Sunday and happy after Thanksgiving. Did you stuff yourself? I sure did. I mean, stuffing is one of my favorite dishes...
Lets get to the weekly recap.
Sunday Confessions #123~Weekly Menu #431 And The Book Of The Week~Book Review: The Bookseller's Secret by Michelle Gable~Happy Thanksgiving~Book Review: Never Saw Me Coming by Vera Kurian
Weekly Menu #432 And The Book Of The Week~November 2021 Wrap Up~Book Review: Terciel and Elinor by Garth Nix ~ Giveaway~Sun -
Blog postTitle: Never Saw Me Coming
By: Vera Kurian
Genre: Thriller/Mystery
Pages: 400
Release Date: September 7th, 2021
Publisher: Park Row
Rating: ★★★☆☆
Summary from Goodreads:Meet Chloe Sevre. She’s a freshman honor student, a leggings-wearing hot girl next door, who also happens to be a psychopath. Her hobbies include yogalates, frat parties, and plotting to kill Will Bachman, a childhood friend who grievously wronged her. -
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Blog postTitle: The Bookseller's Secret
By: Michelle Gable
Genre: Historical Fiction
Pages: 400
Release Date: August 17th, 2021
Publisher: Graydon House
Rating: ★★☆☆☆
Summary from Goodreads:In 1942, London, Nancy Mitford is worried about more than air raids and German spies. Still recovering from a devastating loss, the once sparkling Bright Young Thing is estranged from her husband, her allowance has been cut, and she’s given up -
Blog postHello Monday. Welcome back to the weekly menu. Last weeks was one of the worst weeks I've had in a while. If it could have gone wrong, it did. I'm so exhausted. Hoping this coming week will lift my spirits and bring some much needed rest.
This weeks book is a short one since I don't know how much time I will have to read with the holiday. My Monticello by Jocelyn Nicole Johnson sounded interesting and got some good reviews out in the blogosphere. Lets give it a go.
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Blog postHello and welcome back to the weekly confessions. Its been another long week. I injured my back. It was one of those ones where my spine felt twisted and I couldn't stand up straight. Pretty sure its because my youngest has been sleeping with us and when he does that I can't roll over, so I end up not moving all night on the hump of the mattress Its soo... Comfortable...
Any who?... Lets get to the recap.
Sunday Confessions #122~Weekly Menu #430 And The Book Of The -
Blog postTitle: Cultish
By: Amanda Montell
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 302
Release Date: June 15th, 2021
Publisher: Harper Wave
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.
What makes “cults” so intriguing and frighten -
Blog postWelcome to this months book confessions. I have to say, I haven't been as active in requesting books from Netgalley, Edelweiss or the library. Its probably due to the busy time of year. Hopefully once Christmas is over, I can really dive back into reading.
A few good books to read, but still waiting for a few more. -
Blog postTitle: Guild Boss
By: Jayne Castle
Genre: Paranormal
Pages: 304
Release Date: November 16th, 2021
Publisher: Berkley Books
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:Welcome to Illusion Town on the colony world of Harmony—like Las Vegas on Earth, but way more weird.
Living in this new, alien world doesn’t stop the settlers from trying to re-create what they’ve left behind. Case in point—weddings are still the highlight o -
Blog postI'm trying my best to get to the Kenobi book in the series before the Disney + series comes out next year. I still have a lot of reading to do, but here are the next five books in the Star Wars universe I just finished.
Book #25 in the Legends Series
My Rating: ★★★★★
Attack of the Clonesby R.A. SalvatoreThere is a great disturbance in the Force. . . . From the sleek ships of the glimmering Coruscant skyscape to the lush gardens of pastora -
Blog postHello Monday!
Its been another long week full of work and children that just can't stop getting in trouble at school. I feel bad, because he was put in a situation where he felt like he had to fight, and I always encourage him to stand up for himself, but there are also consequences for his action. There will be another safety meeting for him and I... Ugh...
This weeks read is The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer. I probably highlighted this book before, but with my -
Blog postHello Sunday!
Its been a long week back from vacation. Its amazing how 7 days without work can throw you off from your normal schedule. We made it thought.
Lets get to the weeks recap.
Sunday Confessions #121~Weekly Menu #429 And The Book Of The Week~Movie Review: Eternals~Book Review: The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes~Throwback Thursday: To Siri with Love by Judith Newman~Book Review: The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister
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Blog postTitle: The Rooftop Party
By: Ellen Meister
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 336
Release Date: May 25th, 2021
Publisher: MIRA
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary from Goodreads:In this witty and engaging novel, Dana Barry, the Shopping Channel’s star host, stops by the company’s rooftop party to pitch the new CEO her brilliant idea that just might save the flagging business, her job and possibly her love life.
As she chats with the smarmy e -
Blog postThrowback Thursday is where I review the oldest book I've read recently. To Siri with Love is a book that my mom recommended to me. If you don't already know, I have three autistic children and I'm always looking for others who share the wonderful struggles of the neurodivergent community. Title: To Siri with Love
By: Judith Newman
Genre: Non-Fiction
Pages: 240
Release Date: August 24th, 2017
Publisher: Quercus
Rating: ★★★★☆
Summary f -
Blog postTitle: The Inheritance Games
By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Genre: Fiction/Mystery
Pages: 384
Release Date: September 1st, 2020
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Rating: ★★★★★
Summary from Goodreads:A Cinderella story with deadly stakes and thrilling twists.
Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionai -
Blog postTitle: Eternals
Genre: Scifi/Action/Fantasy
Release Date: November 5th, 2021
My Rating: ★★★★☆
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Cast: Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Kit Harington, Kumail Nanjiani
Summary from IMDB: The saga of the Eternals, a race of immortal beings who lived on Earth and shaped its history and civilizations.
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Review:We finally g -
Blog postHello Monday!
It was a wonderful birthday week full of relaxation and not much else. A much needed rest from the everyday drive.
Since I didn't read anything last week, I have several books on the back burner I need to finish, but I have been waiting for the new Garth Nix book for months now. I'm excited to dive into it and also finish the other books I have going.
Lets get to this weeks menu. Enjoy!
WEEKLY MENU Monday
Beef Nacho
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