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Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine .  It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: For the Wolf Author: Hannah F. Whitten Synopsis (via Goodreads): The second daughter is for the Wolf.  For fans of Uprooted and The Bear and the Nightingale comes a dark, sweeping debut fantasy novel about a young woman who must be sacrificed to the legendary Wolf of the Wood to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true, and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the Wilderwood.  As the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose-to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hope he'll return the world's captured gods.  Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can't control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can't hurt those she loves. Again.  But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if s

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading .  All you do is grab your current read, open to a random page and share two (2) teaser sentences while avoiding spoilers! This week, my teaser is from A New Thing by Lydia Lucas. "The rejection was not an indictment on me.  The rejection was part of God's protection and plan."

Title: Talk Nerdy to Me Author: Tiffany Schmidt Publisher: Amulet Paperbacks Rating: 5 Synopsis (via Goodreads): Eliza takes center stage in this swoon-worthy third installment of the Bookish Boyfriends series.  Eliza Gordon-Fergus is an expert rule-follower. She has to be; her scientist parents dictate her day-to-day decisions, and forbid her from dating. Which is why she finds Curtis Cavendish maddening. He’s never punished for his class clown antics―and worse, his mischief actually masks brilliance. Like, give-Eliza-a-run-for-valedictorian brilliance.  When Eliza reads Frankenstein for English class, she’s left feeling more like an experiment than a daughter. Curtis agrees to trade her Anne of Green Gables under one condition: She has to beat him at the science fair. Eliza knows they’re supposed to be competing, but the more time they spend together, the more she realizes she’s in over her head. Because one thing’s certain about Curtis: He makes Eliza want to break all the rule

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews .  It's all about sharing books you've added to your shelves be it physical or virtual.  This means you can include books you buy in a  physical store, or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts, and of course ebooks. This week, I've added two books to my shelf! I received Talking to Alaska from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review (set to be released February 2021) and I am borrowing Get Out of Your Head from the library.

First Line Friday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Ria from Abstract Books .  It highlights the first line from your current read. This week, my first line is from A New Thing by Lydia Lucas. "I sat in the back of my father's two-door Pontiac on a bright Sunday morning in early June, trying really hard not to throw up."

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine .  It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: Ten Words to Live By Author: Jen Wilkin Synopsis (via Goodreads): In Ten Words to Live By , Jen Wilkin reminds readers of the life-giving power of God's perfect law for the believer. The Ten Commandments are words God spoke to a nation recently set free. They are words about obedience and holiness--timeless in their importance and wisdom. Yet today these same words are often misunderstood, forgotten, or simply ignored.  Wilkin teaches readers how the Ten Commandments come to bear on their lives today, helping them to love God and others, live in joyful freedom, and long for that future day when God will be rightly worshiped for eternity. Ancient and timeless, these words cannot be overlooked. They serve as the rightful delight and daily meditation of those who call on the name of the Lord. My Thoughts: I really enjoyed

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading .  All you do is grab your current read, open to a random page and share two (2) teaser sentences while avoiding spoilers! This week, my teaser is from Talk Nerdy to Me by Tiffany Schmidt. "He sighed.  'You've been avoiding me.  I assume this is where you change your mind again.'" pg. 173

Title: Revenge of the Sluts Author: Natalie Walton Publisher: Wattpad Books Rating: 3 Synopsis (via Goodreads): Double standards are about to get singled out.  In this stunning debut, author Natalie Walton tackles privacy and relationships in the digital age.  As a lead reporter for The Warrior Weekly, Eden has covered her fair share of stories at St. Joseph's High School. And when intimate pictures of seven female students are anonymously emailed to the entire school, Eden is determined to get to the bottom of it.  In tracking down leads, Eden is shocked to discover not everyone agrees the students are victims. Some people feel the girls "brought it on themselves." Even worse, the school’s administration seems more concerned about protecting its reputation than its students.  With the anonymous sender threatening more emails, Eden finds an unlikely ally: the seven young women themselves. Banding together to find the perpetrator, the tables are about to be turned. The

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews .  It's all about sharing books you've added to your shelves be it physical or virtual.  This means you can include books you buy in a  physical store, or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts, and of course ebooks. This week, I've added one book to my shelf! Making Space is from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review and is set to be released in January 2021.

First Line Friday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Ria from Abstract Books .  It highlights the first line from your current read. This week, my first line is from Talk Nerdy to Me by Tiffany Schmidt. "I spun the dial on the fine focus lens of the microscope, wishing it were as easy to bring clarity to my life as it was to the bacteria wet-mounted on the slide."

Title: To Hell with the Hustle Author: Jefferson Bethke Publisher: Thomas Nelson Rating: 5 Synopsis (via Goodreads): This is your wake-up call to resist the Hustle culture and embrace the slowness of Jesus.  Our culture makes constant demands of us: Do more. Accomplish more. Buy more. Post more. Be more.  In following these demands, we have indeed become more: More anxious. More tired. More hurt. More depressed. More frantic.  What we are doing isn't working!  In a society where hustle is the expectation, busyness is the norm and information is king, we have forgotten the fundamentals that make us human, anchor our lives, and provide meaning.  Jefferson Bethke, New York Times bestselling author and popular YouTuber, has lived the hustle and knows we need to stop  doing  and start becoming.  After reading this book, you will discover: How to proactively set boundaries in your life; How to get comfortable with obscurity; The best way to push back against the demands of contempor

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine .  It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: Sanctuary Highway Author: Ellen Hopkins Synopsis (via Goodreads): No longer the land of the free. But home of a few brave souls.  From #1 New York Times bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes an edge-of-your-seat novel about two teens struggling to survive in a radicalized, militarized United States.  The United States government, now called the Confederation, has redefined what it means to be “American.” The parameters are narrow; the exceptions few.  In danger and on the run, two teens who fall outside the “correct” Confederation designation must join forces on a thousand mile journey north for safety. But survival means relying on strangers and not everyone is who they appear to be. Who do you turn to when the only person you can trust is yourself, and one wrong whisper can be the difference between freedom and imprisonm

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading .  All you do is grab your current read, open to a random page and share two (2) teaser sentences while avoiding spoilers! This week, my teaser is from Revenge of the Sluts by Natalie Walton. "The article needed to be finished and published.  I had to do it for the Slut Squad." pg. 140

Title: When Dogs Heal Author(s): Jesse Freidin, Robert Garofolo, Zach Stafford, Christina Garofalo Publisher: Zest Books Rating: 5 Synopsis (via Goodreads): The best medicine may not always be found at a pharmacy or in a doctor's office. Sometimes it comes in the form of a four-legged friend. Three well-known leaders in their fields—award-winning dog photographer Jesse Freidin, adolescent HIV+ specialist Dr. Robert Garofalo, and LGBTQ advocate and journalist Zach Stafford—offer a refreshing, beautiful, and unique portrait of HIV infused with a deep message of hope. Each extraordinary profile shows the power of the incredible bonds between humans and their canine companions, whether that means combating loneliness and stigma, discovering the importance of unconditional love, overcoming addiction, or simply having a best friend in a time of need. When Dogs Heal shares the stories of a diverse set of people who are thriving and celebrating life thanks to the compassion and uncon

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews .  It's all about sharing books you've added to your shelves be it physical or virtual.  This means you can include books you buy in a  physical store, or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts, and of course ebooks. This week, I've added five books to my shelf! The first two I'm borrowing (one from my best friend, the other from the library), and the last three are from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.  A New Thing was just released this month and Get Over 'I Got It' and Sunkissed is set to be released May 2021.

First Line Friday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by Ria from Abstract Books .  It highlights the first line from your current read. This week, my first line is from Revenge of the Sluts by Natalie Walton. "It had all started with a pair of boobs.  More specifically, a photo of Sloane Mayer's."

Title: The Boy Next Story Author: Tiffany Schmidt Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Rating: 4 Synopsis (via Goodreads): The second book in a series where your favorite literary characters come to life, inspired by the timeless classic, Little Women !  There’s no one better than the boy next door. At least not according to Aurora Campbell, fourteen, who has been in love with Tobias May since their very first sandbox kiss. The problem is, he’s in love with her older sister, Merrilee. And Merri is already dating one of his best friends.  Rory is learning all about pining as her class reads The Great Gatsby , a book she doesn’t find “great” at all. Also not great—her GPA, something she needs to fix, quickly, if she’d like to apply for the chance to spend a week studying art with her hero in New York City over winter break. But when Ms. Gregoire assigns her to read Little Women for extra credit, Rory discovers more than she expected—both about herself and Toby. Maybe she wasn’t in love with

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine .  It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: Get a Clue Author: Tiffany Schmidt Synopsis (via Goodreads):  The game’s afoot in the next book of the Bookish Boyfriends series—this time starring Huck and Winston! After Ms. Gregoire assigns the works of Sherlock Holmes in English class, a mystery deepens at Reginald R. Hero High. Huck and Win—Curtis’s younger brother—team up to solve the case . . . and while the sleuths gather clues, another swoon-worthy romance blooms in the school halls. Perfect for younger readers of YA or older readers of middle grade, this squeaky-clean series is sure to charm any reader who’s ever had a book boyfriend of their own. My Thoughts: I'm obsessed with this series (can you tell?)  Schmidt's writing puts me in the story as an additional character; I'm not able to put her books down.  As for Huck... don't even get me started