The Wednesday Review: Puddin’ by Julie Murphy

The Book: Book Title: Puddin' Book Author: Julie Murphy Genre: YA Contemporary Publishing Date: May 8th, 2018 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Synopsis: It is a companion novel to Dumplin', which follows supporting characters from the first book in the months after Willowdean's star turn in the Clover City pageant.  Millie Michalchuk has gone to fat camp every year…

Calendar Girls July Wrap Up

Such a fun month learning about your favorite OTP's, and least favorite during the Twitter chat! OTP's don't have to be perfect for each other. They don't even have to actually get together in a book. It's all about the feels and the chemistry! July Calendar Girls Participants: Katie @ Never Not Reading - Ron…

Faerie Tale Friday: Mermaid by Carolyn Turgeon

The Book: Book Title: Mermaid Book Author: Carolyn Turgeon Genre: Faerie Tale Retelling Publishing Date: March 1st, 2011 Publisher: Crown Publishing Group Synopsis: Princess Margrethe has been hidden away while her kingdom is at war. One gloomy, windswept morning, as she stands in a convent garden overlooking the icy sea, she witnesses a miracle: a glittering mermaid emerging…

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Book: Book Title: The Poet X Book Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Genre: YA Contemporary Publishing Date: March 6th, 2018 Publisher: HarperTeen Synopsis: A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world. Debut novel of renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and…

Important Things: Weight Loss/ Fitness Journey

The most important thing about starting, or continuing, your fitness journey is your why, your motivation, your reason for wanting to lose weight, become healthy, or become more fit and active. My why is my Type 1 Diabetes and the fact that I was not happy or comfortable in my own skin. My motivation to…

My Beauty Page Giveaway!

Hello Beauties! It's been a long while since we've talked beauty, but I am posting today to let you know about my beauty page giveaway! You have a chance to win TWO of our famous liquid lipsticks that I brag about so much! Make sure you click on the rafflecopter link below to find out…

Calendar Girls: August Theme And Updates

"My heart's in a whirl..." Hello Calendar Girls Participants! It's been so sweet seeing all your Bookish OTP's! We hope you added some amazing books to your TBR for a Summer full of love and perfect pairing, or, a summer full of dynamic duos that are just too good not to read! Now that Summer…