This past weekend, my husband Michael and I visited our favorite city of Chicago for my baby nephew’s first birthday. Since we got married three years ago, we’ve tried to make a trip to Chicago annually. Of course, COVID-19 changed our plans in 2020, so we’ve been eager to go back this year. Accommodation: VRBO… Continue reading A Weekend in Chicago, my Favorite City
I bought this book back in May when we visited Branson, MO, and was excited to read a novel by Andy Weir since his big success from The Martian, which I did not read. I also bought this one since I share the same name as the main character, Jasmine. This, however, was a disappointment.… Continue reading DNF: Artemis by Andy Weir
This is my first time reading a book by Jasmine Guillory, a black chick-lit author who has gained popularity in recent years. I had seen her adorable book covers and always thought I'd like to read one. I decided on Party of Two mainly because it featured an interracial couple, Max and Olivia. Max is… Continue reading A Review: “Party of Two” by Jasmine Guillory
The Color of Water by James McBride is a book I picked up while visiting friends in Dallas, Texas, last year. It's a memoir in which McBride details the life of his mother, who comes from a Jewish background. If you have never heard of James McBride, he is a writer and musician and has… Continue reading A Review: “The Color of Water: A Black Man’s Tribute to His White Mother” by James McBride
Oh goodness. It's my third week doing weekly roundup, and of course, I didn't get around to posting this. I had a busy holiday weekend, and now it's Tuesday, but that's OK. Here are a few blog posts I've enjoyed over the past two weeks. Book Reviews Zezee with Books - The Other Black Girl… Continue reading Bookish Blog Posts I’ve Enjoyed Lately (End of June, Early July)
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. You can learn more about Bookshop at the bottom of this post! Where the Crawdads Sing is a bestselling book I have been wanting to read since it gained… Continue reading A Review: “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens
Over the last few months, I've bought quite a few books mostly with a gift card I've had since Christmas. My family knows they can always get me a Barnes and Noble gift card for any occasion, and I'll be perfectly happy. 😊 Anyway, here is my list of books that I've bought but haven't… Continue reading Books I’m Currently Reading + My TBR List
What's up, bookworms? Today, I'm sharing a few links to some other blogs I've enjoyed reading this week. I got this idea from Nicki of the Secret Library Book Blog. This will become a recurring post that I will share at the end of each week on Saturdays (I hope). Seeing as how the blogging… Continue reading Bookish Blog Posts I’ve Enjoyed This Week (June 13-19, 2021)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1m5in81yIpq7pHlfILy3Gl?si=PrgK68-BQa2fMRLkIQROPQ&utm_source=copy-link&dl_branch=1 I originally read this book at the beginning of the year and enjoyed it so much, I thought I would share a review with you fellow bookworms! My Verdict: The Light Between Oceans is Worth Reading Here is The Light Between Oceans overview: "After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns… Continue reading A Review: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ct9wDF65ftPhu38g2VxpA?si=F7aNpH9nTp6MVAQ2rUnHJg&dl_branch=1 For our anniversary weekend, my husband Michael and I drove up to Branson, Missouri. I had never visited this area of Missouri before, and Michael was excited to spend time at Silver Dollar City, a theme park by the creators of Dollywood. Accommodation: Chateau on the Lake We stayed at Chateau on the Lake,… Continue reading A Weekend in Branson, MO, and a Review of Instructions for Dancing
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