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The Swag is in the Socks, Goosebumps & Personality

October 15, 2021 in Literate Love
The Halloween decorations came out this week, along with new pumpkin recipes, a not-so-spooky mystery novel and a fun book exchange. I’ve got two digital books to share, some interesting insights on personality and links sure to spark your Autumn spirit. Here you...
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Now That You Mention It, Halloumi Cheese & a To-Do Tackle Box

October 7, 2021 in Literate Love
Ah, the start of a long weekend! My children have today AND Monday off, giving us four wonderful days of slowness. We hope to sleep in, go apple picking, enjoy one last swim in the pool (yes, we are turning the heater back on) and end the season at our favorite...
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Pony, What I Want to Leave Behind & A Banned Books Give-Away

October 1, 2021 in Literate Love
I cannot believe we have already reached the end of September. Where did the time go? Here in NY, the leaves are changing, it’s time to go apple picking and the air is crisp and cool for walking the dogs. What does Fall feel like where you are? Here’s what I’ve...
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Firekeeper’s Daughter, Stop the Blur & Miniature Rooms Behind Electrical Outlets

September 24, 2021 in Literate Love
I love the changing seasons and I love Fall. This week, I celebrated the arrival of Autumn with a pumpkin coffee (my favorite!), a trip to the bookstore and a late afternoon reading session with a book I COULD NOT PUT DOWN. All in all, a good week! What I’m Reading:...
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Everything is Figureoutable, Stress Logs & #Last90Days

September 17, 2021 in Literate Love
Oh, I am getting my reading and writing groove back from my bout with COVID. I read two amazing books (one fiction and one non-fiction), spent some sorely needed time making my life better on the pages of my notebook and completed a free challenge to learn more about my habits...
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To Night Owl From Dogfish, The Isolation Journals & Bucket List Bookstores

September 10, 2021 in Literate Love
I’m back! I missed our weekly literate love letter last week because I was recovering from COVID. Progress has been slow, but I’m happy to be back in a place where I can write this email to all of you. So, here’s what I’ve been reading and writing over the past...
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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, Lists & Binging on Netflix

August 27, 2021 in Literate Love
I cannot believe we are nearing the end of August. But the good news? I had my first sips of Dunkin’ Donuts pumpkin coffee, a sure sign that the goodness of Fall is coming. But for now, I enjoyed the sunshine, celebrated the fact that my children could return to sports...
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The Other Black Girl, Psychoneuroimmunology & Manifestation

August 20, 2021 in Literate Love
It was a bumpy, bumpy week full of ups and downs, work and play, reading and writing. I’ve got two books to share, a letter-writing prompt for your notebook and some fascinating mind-body research to ponder. Here’s hoping your weekend is everything you need it to be! What I’m Reading: Both...
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How High the Moon, Morning Writing & Caffeine

August 13, 2021 in Literate Love
Oh, what a week! It was FILLED with work, work, work and an unexpected hike in New York’s Adirondacks to help my daughter’s friend who had broken her ankle on a fall. And now, I’m looking forward to some rest and relaxation for as much of the weekend as I can....
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What Alice Forgot, Dog Training & Acts of Curiosity

August 6, 2021 in Literate Love
This was the first week in a long while that it did not rain each and every day. We enjoyed the pool, played a little miniature golf and visited our favorite ice-cream shop. It was a good week to have a good week! Here’s hoping your week was everything you needed...
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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Christy Mandin about two of her new releases: MILLIE FLEURS WORST DAY EVER and MILLIE FLEUR’S PUMPKIN PROBLEM.

These two picture books are her most recent additions to her MILLIE FLEUR series and teach important life lessons while inviting readers into the beautiful world of Garden Glen. You’ll want to reread them again and again!

Come listen as we talk about the way Christy both writes and illustrates the books likened to a Willy Wonka ride, the shocking reveal about her color palette that I loved and her beautiful hopes for readers around permission to feel, to be and to ask for help. You’ll love this conversation!

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Huda Fahmy about her newest book: HUDA F WOULD LOVE YOU?

This book is the funny and tender finale in the HUDA F series and explores themes of love, dating, self-discovery, self-worth and what it’s like growing up Muslim in America. 

Come listen as we talk about how old Huda was when she knew she wanted to write, the stick figures she started drawing and the advice from her sister that launched the career Huda has today. It was a true delight!

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Books make Mondays better! Today, I'm starting TH Books make Mondays better!

Today, I'm starting THE LAST LETTER OF RACHEL ELLSWORTH by Barbara O'Neal. 

Here's the publisher's summary:

Recently and abruptly divorced Veronica Barrington is anxious for a new direction when she answers a listing for a travel companion. It’s from Mariah Ellsworth, a young woman adjusting to an injury that ended her Olympic career. She’s also grieving her mother, Rachel, a lauded food writer, and Mariah aims to trace the steps of her mother’s final, unfinished project so she can heal and also honor the woman she misses.

Veronica seizes on the opportunity to experience with Mariah the culture, traditions, and intoxicating aromas of Parsi cafés throughout London, Paris, Morocco, and India. Accompanied by a former war photographer who has a wounded history of his own, and with just Rachel’s letters to guide them, the quest is a chance to not only close a chapter in life but also begin a new one.

Following the letters one by one—each a clue to an illuminating mystery—Veronica and Mariah must face the painful and beautiful challenges of freeing themselves from the dark shadows of the past. Together, far from home, they can find the light.

I absolutely cannot wait to join these two on their journey!

What books are making your Monday better?

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Amy Sarig King about her newest release: IT CAME FROM THE CREEK.

Set in 1980, this middle grade novel deals with timely themes of community activism, environmental neglect and bullying in a kid-friendly way with lots of humor and heart. It’s a book that will invite you into the story, make you think and perhaps even take some action.

Come listen as we talk about why weird is good and the different ways Amy writes her middle grade novels versus young adult, the haunted house that planted the seed for this book and her dual hopes for readers everywhere. 

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On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Leslie Adame about her newest release: CHLOE VEGA & THE MISSING UNSEEN.

This book is the second in the middle grade CHLOE VEGA series that expands Choloe’s magical world and examines timely themes of identity and justice. Readers are sure to get lost in the fantasy, but feel the very real themes of the book in our present world. 

Come listen as we talk about the original career Leslie thought she’d have, the possibilities of the fantasy genre to explore real-world themes and topics and the two-word question that not only sparked the content of the book, but that Leslie hopes will spark readers, too. 

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Books make Mondays better! I’m breaking one of my Books make Mondays better!

I’m breaking one of my reading rules this week and am reading a holiday book to celebrate the start of my annual Notebooking tradition: my holiday notebook!

It’s the notebook I create each year to launch the holiday season, keep it organized and make sure I enjoy as much of it as I can. I’m hosting a live co-notebooking session inside my community and this book is going to get me in the festive mood:

THE CHRISTMAS WISH by Lee Heart

Here’s the quick summary from the publisher:
A girl full of holiday spirit hopes to get her secret crush’s attention for Christmas in this latest installment in the acclaimed tween middle grade rom-com series, Spotlight Sprinkles—full of evergreen tropes like holiday parties and the magic of the season!

What books are making your Monday better?

One more thing: Comment or message me if you’d like to know more about my Notebooking session this Thursday at 7pm EST! 

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