If you know me at all, you know I love reading. I’m always on the hunt for another great book, and middle grade fantasy is one of my go-to genres. When I heard about this book, The Accidental Apprentice described as How To Train Your Dragon meets Nevermoor, I knew I had to give it…
A few years back everyone at my school was talking about the series, “Keeper of the Lost Cities” by Shannon Messenger. Part of me was too stubborn to read it, but when I finally gave it a go, I discovered a series that hooked me from the first page. This is one series that I…
We are a family of readers! When the kids were small, we would spend hours reading to them. But now that they are older, it’s rewarding to see them with their heads buried in their own latest favorite book. One of the problems with growing young readers is the need to constantly find new books….
If you were going to make a list of the top 100 things to do in America, what would you include in the list? Recently I received a copy of Bill Clevlen’s new book called 100 Things to Do In America Before You Die that helps you start your list of fun things to do…
Sometimes the books you find by chance are the best of all. I know this better than anyone. My little brother brought home Fortune Falls by Jenny Goebel from his Scholastic book fair, and because I had nothing better to read, I gave this new book a try. So I began to read. Immediately, I…
Have you been staying up late this week watching the events happening in Rio? So many of us end up getting sucked into the competitions, stories and events because this event only happens once every four years. There’s just something amazing about watching these teenagers and young adults put everything on the line and compete…
I am a fan of Author Dee Henderson and received a copy of this book for the purpose of the review from Bethany House. No monetary compensation was received. Traces of Guilt is the newest release from one of my favorite authors Dee Henderson. But there is one problem with this book (and I’m sure…
Hobbies on a Budget received a copy of this book for the purpose of the review. All opinions are my own. No monetary compensation was received. My 11 year old daughter is a huge book worm and is always in the middle of the latest adventure or mystery. When she heard that the 4th book…