Hi all, I’m Kim, I was a Youth Services Specialist in Libraries for 10 years before I became a full time Stay-at-Home-Mom two years ago. Even though I’ve left library Children’s Services, I’m gleeful when someone asks me to give them children’s book recommendations. So when I was asked write a gift guide of Children’s… Continue reading Book Gift Ideas For Kids
Category: Books
Books to read this Halloween
It's no secret that we are big fans of a good book on this blog. When October rolls around, we all know we can pull out a Steven King or an Anne Rice and rock out the spooky vibe. However, if you are interested in some other tales to make you turn on the nightlight,… Continue reading Books to read this Halloween
Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch + Giveaway
A few months ago, Amy from Running Press reached out to me with an offer to review a new book being released from their press. From the moment the email came across my desk, I knew this was something I was super interested in. The book is FEMINIST ICON CROSS-STITCH: 30 Daring Designs to Celebrate Strong… Continue reading Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch + Giveaway
Ridiculous Book Covers
In honor of leaving my library career, I thought a fun post was in order. I have a great appreciation for the ridiculous and what better way to share than to write a post about the most ridiculous or silly book covers I found at the LFPL. Please note, this is intended for fun, not… Continue reading Ridiculous Book Covers
June 2017 Reads
This month has been absolutely insane. I thought for sure that I would read so much this month because of boards finishing up and starting my new job. However, I have been working 60 hours plus, so I have not hit my monthly reading goals. One jewel of the month though was The Refugees by Viet Thanh Nguyen. Written… Continue reading June 2017 Reads
June 2017 Reads
Another month has come and gone, NCLEX review is in full swing. To take a break from all the studying for boards, I naturally found some fun, light reading. Book 1 and 2 of the Patricia Briggs Alpha and Omega series. My sister loves these book, and while urban fantasy is not usually my thing,… Continue reading June 2017 Reads
April/ May 2017 Reads
It feels like it has been forever since I wrote about what I was reading. In all honesty, I was not reading much while I was trying to get through Nursing 3. However, I have made up some ground in May. Planetary, Volume 3: Leaving the 20th Century: Still working through this series and I… Continue reading April/ May 2017 Reads