So, I posted on Facebook yesterday that I’m excited to be a teen “shelf curator” for Indy Reads Books, and got a “What’s that mean?” response. So, hey, why not blog about it? Magnolia and I started volunteering at Indy Reads in June. Besides being a beautiful and inviting bookstore with a friendly staff (andContinue reading “Donate (YA) Books and Boost Adult Literacy”
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Book Review: Noggin
I loved this book! Noggin was my first John Corey Whaley novel, and I will certainly be reading more after finishing this funny and bittersweet story that is the perfect follow-up to The Fault in our Stars by John Green or Love, and Other Unknown Variables, by Shannon Lee Alexander, or any other book thatContinue reading “Book Review: Noggin”
The Little Perfections
Josh and I often marvel at the wonder of how good our bed feels. It’s not a special bed. We don’t have fancy sheets or expensive pillows. But climbing in after Josh’s busy shifts is one of his favorite things in life. For me, it’s watching him wind down and become downright giddy about theContinue reading “The Little Perfections”
A Bit of Nostalgia: The Couch
When I first began dating Josh, we spent a lot of time reading. Outside on the college campus, on rooftops, and in parks he’d read me The Once and Future King. On our very first date we went to a bookstore and we read Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back. For our Contemporary Lit classContinue reading “A Bit of Nostalgia: The Couch”
The Jody Sparks Alphabet
Challenge accepted!! The lovely Erin McCahan, over at Beach Notes is taking the week to post a personal alphabet in which she gives us snippets of her life and personality, letter by letter. She was basically like, “You do it, too. Or I’ll fill your locker full of Rice Krispies and ask your crush toContinue reading “The Jody Sparks Alphabet”
Author Interview: Erin McCahan
I am very excited to interview the adorable Erin McCahan, today! We have been pen pals for about a year now, and if you don’t have a few of those, I highly recommend it! I got to know Erin before I got to know her writing; and they are equally delightful. Her wit, and empathy,Continue reading “Author Interview: Erin McCahan”
Meet Colonel Mustard
The chair! Remember how I so badly needed one? It’s finally here! I think I’ll name it Colonel Mustard. (In the LIBRARY with the … oh you can’t see it, but there’s a candlestick behind the chair. Now, I just need more books, Books, BOOKS! Whose book shall I read first in this wicked smartContinue reading “Meet Colonel Mustard”
Jody Sparks Mugele 