I was on the library wait list for months and months for V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. It was worth the wait. It's one of those books that sweeps you off of your feet, whisking you away into another time and place so thoroughly that when your interrupted while reading, you feel [...]
I recently had the pleasure of reading and reviewing author Carly Heath's debut novel The Reckless Kind. You can read the full review here. I couldn’t have been more excited when I was offered the opportunity to interview the author! Photo by Brandy Yi, graciously provided by Carly Heath I loved finding out more about [...]
Carly Heath's The Reckless Kind sweeps readers away to a fictional island near Norway in 1904, as a trio of teenagers on the brink of adulthood decide to buck the status quo and live their lives authentically, even if it means isolating themselves from their community. Asta is engaged to an older boy whom her [...]
Jenny Colgan's Sunrise by the Sea is a warm hug of a book. Like all of Colgan's novels, I simply couldn't put this one down. Not only was the plot engaging and just generally well-written, but the worlds she creates are so cozy I just never want to leave. After the sudden death of her [...]
FireKeeper’s Daughter is officially my new favorite book. I’ve never had an answer before, for anyone asking what my favorite book is, and apparently I have been waiting for this one. There’s a list a mile long of reasons why this novel is so wonderful. The well developed characters, the world so fully made that [...]
Nanook and the Melting Arctic is Ryan Mizzen's second book in the Time to Care series. This sweet picture book follows polar bear Nanook as he journeys to hold someone accountable for climate change and spur some much needed changes. This book has a sweet rhyme scheme that kids will love, paired with cute illustrations [...]
My latest post for Knoxville Moms is all about fall! With Fall Break right around the corner, there's plenty to see and do whether you're staying home or going out and about. Photo by Jacob Colvin from Pexels Somehow Fall Break is almost here, which is hard to believe when it still feels like summer [...]
The Unforgettable Logan Foster is a fast-paced action story full of memorable characters that is sure to be a hit with reluctant readers and bookworms alike. Logan Foster immediately pulls readers in with a great voice from an outright hilarious narrator. Logan Foster has lived in an orphanage for as long as he can remember, [...]
Paw Prints in the Sink 