The Art of Reading

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December Wrap-Up + 2025 Reading Goals!

Another year comes to an end, this is my time to check in and praise God that I am still thriving in my passion and continuing to find new ways to make my little book dreams a reality! 2024 was a year where I learned to make the most of the small joys in life…

January 4, 2025
New Reviews!

Thirsty by Jas Hammonds My rating: 4 of 5 stars “We don’t fall in love with the worst versions of people.” I love how honest Jas Hammonds books are. Every time I am blown away by how gripped they have me and the way that ordinary life can leave me in a choke-hold. Being a…

December 18, 2024
September Wrap-Up 2024!

September was intense. I moved to a different house, started a new job, had family visiting and in all that I haven’t had a chance to just sit and read in what feels like a long time! The books I have managed to read have been very hit or miss but I did find my…

October 2, 2024
June Wrap-Up 2024!

Guys, June was intense. I’ve had a lot of changes happen in my life but I’ve also been able to do some pretty cool things as well, so I’m just taking each day as it comes right now! I had a great reading month and now that the weather seems to be taking a turn…

July 1, 2024
April/May Reviews Part 1!

Mulan has trained her whole life honing her martial arts skills in order to win a duel each generation in her family must face. The same duel which, many years ago, paralyzed her father. But then a summons from the emperor arrives demanding that each family send a soldier to fight. Refusing to watch her…

June 20, 2024
Review: Ink Girls by Marieke Nijkamp

Summary: “From New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and illustrator Sylvia Bi, this debut middle grade graphic novel celebrates the power that everyone—even those often overlooked—has to create change. In a vibrant city, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.” My Thoughts:…

January 11, 2024