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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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Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm knee-de Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm knee-deep in THE SUMMER OF YES by Courtney Walsh.

If you only read one book this summer, let it be this one. 

It will change the trajectory of all the days left in the season, I promise. 

Here's the quick overview from the publisher: A near-death experience catapults workaholic junior editor Kelsey Worthington into changing her life--one yes at a time.

Here's my take: Take two women at very different stages of their life, add in a dose of regret and shame, shake it up with a pledge to do something different and sprinkle in all kinds of love. 

READ THIS. Then, come join us in my book club on Substack to talk all about it next Thursday!

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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 Jack Mackay about his newest middle grade book: THE HAUNTING OF OLD SPLINTER.

In this be-careful-what-you-wish-for middle grade horror novel, Peter and his half brother Adrian’s innocent wish to protect their family turns into a sinister reality with the help of a mummified hand that can grant any wish…with dark consequences. Readers will be glued to the page. I know I was!

Come listen as we talk about this delightfully creepy, horror novel with heart that is for every reader no matter what their experience and interest in horror novels are. We discuss how the book offers an immersive world for readers wanting a bit of creepiness along with the heartfelt themes of family, siblinghood and middle grade life, much of which was inspired by Jack’s own siblings and love of horror.

https://open.substack.com/pub/kidlitlove/p/e237-heartwarming-horror-the-haunting?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Cristo Fernandez about his new picture book: Fútbol Is Life! / ¡Fútbol es vida!

This inspirational bilingual picture book follows Critobalito, a young boy who is sidelined from the game he loves so much, but who finds new joy in the space that opened up as a result. It explores themes like being open to change and exploring new passions and is a book for everyone.

Come listen as we talk about Cristo’s real-life inspiration behind the book, the important themes around being open to new things and the reminder that it’s never too late to follow your dreams and see what happens. It’s a book for all readers who need that reminder, like me!

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Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm traveli Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm traveling to Italy through books as I read:

The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman

Here's the one-sentence summary: A trio of second-born daughters set out to break the family curse that says they’ll never find love on a whirlwind journey through the lush Italian countryside.

Sounds pretty good for Summer reading to me!

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What books are making your Monday better?
On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m ta On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Susan Rose & Silvia Lopez about their newest book: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSE & FELIZ.

This is the newest book in their Jose & El Perro series, a bilingual adventure series that shines a spotlight on rescue dogs and encourages young readers to create special moments of their own to celebrate the ones they love. In this newest book, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOSE & FELIZ, Jose realizes that his best furry friend needs a birthday celebration and the book showcases his journey to giving Feliz the celebration he deserves.

Come listen as we talk about how the collaboration between Susan and Siliva came to be, the delightful storyline inside each book in the series, the interesting fact about shelter dog birthdays that might be new to you and their hopes for readers who get this book into their hands.

https://open.substack.com/pub/kidlitlove/p/e235-bilingual-celebration-and-joy?r=azy11&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
Books make Mondays better! This week, I'm reading Books make Mondays better!

This week, I'm reading FOOD THERAPY: CONSCIOUS EATING TO NAVIGATE ANXIETY, STRESS & TRAUMA by Luis Mojica.

If you know me, you know I am gluten free and dairy free to combat stomach and autoimmune issues and those restrictions have helped me feel much better. 

But.

After listening to Luis on The Cure For Chronic Pain podcast with Nicole Sachs, I've been rethinking so much and this book is helping me do it. It looks at eating in a completely new-to-me way that relates to our nervous system over everything else and is providing such insight into why I might feel the way I do related to food and why I might crave the things I crave, too. 

So much to read and learn!

What books are making your Monday better?

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