Author: Kim
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A (M)iddle Grade Summer Reading List
I love middle grade fiction and try to read several every year. I find that I’m reading more and more now that my son is getting older and interested in reading them with me. Here are a few that I’ve read and loved lately… The Wild Robot, Peter Brown My 6 year old just listened…
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(L)atest Audiobook (L)istens
The year is half way over and already I’ve listened to some stellar audiobook narrations. Here’s a look at a few I think are worth mentioning… The Luminous Dead, Caitlin Starling This is a pyschological thriller at its best. I’m glad I listened to this on audio because the narration really made it all the…
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Book (D)uologies You Should Finally Read
Moving right along with #SummerAtoZ! I decided to feature some awesome book duologies for the letter ‘D’. Let’s kick it off with one of my very favorites… Six Of Crows, Leigh Bardugo Leigh Bardugo is the master of world building. Her grishaverse is phenomenally well thought out with interesting and diverse characters. You’ll get completely…
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5 (B)ooks on our PRIDE Reading Lists
PRIDE is here! Pride Month is celebrated every June in tribute to those involved in the Stonewall Riots. So for the entire month of June I’ll be reading books by LGBTQ authors or featuring LGBTQ characters. Read on to see the books that have topped my TBR this year…
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4 Books for (A)udiobook Appreciation Month
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month and if you’ve been reading the blog long enough, you know that Tanya and I are wild about audiobooks! Today I thought I’d share 4 of my favorite audiobooks ever. The Lunar Chronicles, narrated by Rebecca Soler One of my favorite series ever follows Cinder, a cyborg and lost princess.…
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Monthly Book Award Reading Challenge [June Check In]
Welcome to the June 2020 check-in for the Book Awards Reading Challenge. This month’s task is to read a book (or books) that WON an award in JUNE. Then link up to where you posted about it in the comments, on our Goodreads GXO Reading Challenge group or on Instagram using the hashtag #GXOAwardReadingChallenge. And don’t forget to update your 2020 Reading Challenges Tracker.…
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Monthly Book Award Reading Challenge [May Check In]
Welcome to the May 2020 check-in for the Book Awards Reading Challenge. Sorry for the late post on this one!! Please still plan to post your book or read it if you haven’t yet even though it’s a month late. This month’s task is to read a book (or books) that WON an award in MAY. Then link up…
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May Meal Plan [The Summer’s Coming Edition]
Summer is on its way! Grilling, BBQ’s, fresh fruit, garden vegetables, salads! We’re saying goodbye to soups and stews around here. I’m still following my meal plan from How I Meal Plan for An Entire Year All At Once. Every summer my family gets together and has a Dutch Oven cook-off. Everyone brings their dutch…
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Booked Out April
We made it to May. I can hardly believe it. This has been the longest effing six weeks I’ve ever experienced. My emotions and energy levels have been all over the place. Thank goodness for books. They are always my saving grace. Here’s my stats for April reading… ♦ KIM ♦ April ended up being a pretty…
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2020 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge [May Check-In]
Welcome back to the 2020 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge! Your challenge this month is to read a book from an author that is new to you. Then link up to where you posted about it in the comments, on our Goodreads GXO Reading Challenge group or on Instagram using the hashtag #MonthlyMotifGXO. And don’t forget…
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