I’m a person with some odd food allergies. Pine nuts are one of them. At first when I realized that pesto was off the menu, it didn’t bother me that much. It’s not something I’ve eaten often. But then, when my kid wanted to try Fitz’s favorite sandwich made by Simmons (from Marvel’s Agents ofContinue reading “Non-nut Pesto”
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The Mortal Instruments Series
The Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra ClareA book summary of the first book City of Bones is below the review. This was a reread for me. I originally read these in 2013 after reading another trilogy in the world that precedes these chronologically. I was head-over-heels for that series and I was looking for moreContinue reading “The Mortal Instruments Series”
Clothespin magnets
In our school district, starting middle school (6th grade) is kind of a right of passage. The kids go from minor movement around the school to a full complement of classes in different rooms, a different teacher for each subject, and a locker to stop by in between so they don’t have to carry everything.Continue reading “Clothespin magnets”
Nightwork
Nightwork by Nora RobertsA book summary is below the review. I had this book on hold at the library for months, patiently waiting for my turn with Roberts’ latest one-off novel. (If you’re new here, I read just about everything she writes.) I was not disappointed. First off, she gave us a fun morally greyContinue reading “Nightwork”
Meet Me in the Margins
Meet Me in the Margins by Melissa FergusonA book summary is below the review. Sweet romance, here we come! A lot of my romance reads have toed the line with erotica. LOTS of sexytimes. Not that that is a bad thing. But Meet Me in the Margins was a breath of fresh air and aContinue reading “Meet Me in the Margins”
Powerful Solar Flare
New article from BGR about a recent soar flare. Why am I bringing it up here? Because it is the biggest solar flare in five years. If it was aimed at Earth it could have done some serious damage to satellites and the electrical grid. AND Because as I’ve mentioned before the sun has aContinue reading “Powerful Solar Flare”
Sweet Tea and Secrets
Sweet Tea and Secrets by Nancy NaigleA book summary is below the review. I don’t know. I just don’t know about this book. The basic premise, girl leaves town for a new job and new start after a bad break-up and we encounter her nearly a year later, dating her boss*. Her grandma passes andContinue reading “Sweet Tea and Secrets”
Born to be Mild
Born to be Mild: Adventures for the Anxious by Rob TempleA book summary is below the review. This book tosses you into the midst of Rob’s life after his marriage has failed, he’s in recovery for alcoholism, he’s doing a job he enjoys from his parents’ couch and not much else. He’s super anxious, awkwardContinue reading “Born to be Mild”
Homicide in Hardcover
Homicide in Hardcover by Kate CarlisleA book summary is below the review. A cozy murder mystery. When you pick one up, you generally know what you are in for: a main character who, either while trying to find the killer or not, keeps stumbling upon dead bodies and is regularly in danger or experiences near-deathContinue reading “Homicide in Hardcover”
Abandoned in Death
Abandoned in Death by J.D. RobbA book summary is below the review. Today I was talking with some friends about how many books are too many in a series or world. Seeing as I was finishing this book, I felt it was particularly relevant. This is the 54th book about Lieutenant Eve Dallas, Roarke, andContinue reading “Abandoned in Death”
Everyday Sisters 