LEARN MORE November is a time for family, histories, and sharing. It is a time for family stories and for family literacy. Traditionally, it's the season when the cold moves in and winter takes hold. People snuggle up together with oral storytelling to pass the time and connect the community. What are family stories? Tales … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Family Literacy Day is on November 1st
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Silver Dagger Book Tours – Downeyoshun
A not-always-sentimental vacation to the '50s, '60s, 'and '70s. Bring your swimsuit. Downeyoshun by Art Young Genre: Recent Historical Family FictionSally Osterhoff is a genius. When she grows up, she wants to be a mathematician, a teacher, and a carpenter; and she plans to swim in the 1968 and 1972 Olympics. Her mother has … Continue reading Silver Dagger Book Tours – Downeyoshun
My Book Review of Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition (The Twilight Saga Book 1)
Twilight / Life and Death by Stephenie Meyer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Amusing RewriteI am a fan of Stephenie Meyer's writing, and that certainly started with Twilight. I've enjoyed watching her mature and develop along with her characters. It makes them all familiar and comfortable, which allows my reading experience to be far … Continue reading My Book Review of Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition (The Twilight Saga Book 1)
My Book Review of Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined (The Twilight Saga)
Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined by Stephenie Meyer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Good RewriteI was a fan of the original Twilight, so favored this rewrite. There were elements I preferred over the female-driven tale, such as this story did a better job showing the protagonist as an old spirit who cared for their … Continue reading My Book Review of Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined (The Twilight Saga)
My Book Review of Whiskey on Our Shoes
Whiskey on Our Shoes by Tonya Preece My rating: 5 of 5 stars I'm impressedWhat a lovely tale of growth and love. It's a coming-of-age romance with emotion and grit. I was impressed by the story, characters, and message. Romances have a formula. The author did a wonderful job honoring the trope. There was wooing, … Continue reading My Book Review of Whiskey on Our Shoes
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