• Home
  • Author Features & Interviews
  • Book Reviews & Recommendations
    • Book Merchandise
    • Faith, Inspiration & Personal Growth Reads
  • Budget-Friendly Book Finds
  • Disclosure Policy
  • About
  • Bookish Lifestyle
    • Book Clubs
    • Family Reading Life
    • Home Libraries and Reading Nooks
    • Reading Challenges & Community
  • Home
  • Author Features & Interviews
  • Book Reviews & Recommendations
    • Book Merchandise
    • Faith, Inspiration & Personal Growth Reads
  • Budget-Friendly Book Finds
  • Disclosure Policy
  • About
  • Bookish Lifestyle
    • Book Clubs
    • Family Reading Life
    • Home Libraries and Reading Nooks
    • Reading Challenges & Community

Hey Y’all

Headshot

Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading then this blog is for you.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter





Uncategorized

Justice for Katie Release Day Blast

In 1985, budding author Jeb Cannon discovers the decomposed body of a young woman while riding fence with his father on their wind-swept Wyoming ranch. The case quickly goes cold…

read more
March 20, 2015
Excerpts

Excerpt From Storm

Excerpt “Harmony and I were supposed to finish the garden, but things don’t always pan out the way you’d hope,” he said with a forced smile. Life had a funny…

read more
August 1, 2018
Budget-Friendly Book Finds

Free eBook: Live Intimately

This is it. After three years of ministry, traveling the countryside, encountering thousands of desperate people, delivering a radical new message, Jesus has one last night to spend with His…

read more
October 29, 2019
  • Book Lover's Survival Kit: 11 Essentials Every Reader Should Have
    Bookish Lifestyle

    Book Lover’s Survival Kit: Everything You Need for the Perfect Reading Experience

    July 13, 2026 /

    There is something magical about settling into your favorite chair, opening a new book, and letting the rest of the world disappear. As book lovers, we all know that reading isn't just a hobby—it's Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Tips for Starting Your Book Collection

    Tips for Starting Your Book Collection

    November 12, 2025
    Why Book Lovers Shouldn't Overlook Amazon First Reads

    Why Book Lovers Shouldn’t Overlook Amazon First Reads

    June 3, 2026
    How to Take a Book Shop Holiday (Without Leaving Town)

    How to Take a Book Shop Holiday (Without Leaving Town)

    June 4, 2026
  • Books That Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation |
    Book Recommendations,  Bookish Lifestyle

    Books That Make Us Feel Like We’re on Vacation

    July 12, 2026 /

    Whether you're lounging by the pool, relaxing on the porch, or simply sneaking in a few pages during your lunch break, some books have a magical way of transporting us somewhere else. One of my favorite Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Two Brothers Gets Two Thumbs Up

    Two Brothers Gets Two Thumbs Up

    January 7, 2025
    Free Market Kids’ Books Explained: Learning from the World’s Worst Ideas

    Free Market Kids’ Books Explained: Learning from the World’s Worst Ideas

    July 22, 2025
    Candy

    Candy And The Cankersaur

    January 14, 2025
  • Creative Ways to Choose Your Next Book for Book Club
    Bookish Lifestyle

    Creative Ways to Choose Your Next Book for Book Club

    July 11, 2026 /

    Let's be honest—sometimes choosing the next book for book club takes longer than actually reading the book! Everyone has different tastes, favorite genres, and authors they love. Before you know Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Creative Ways to Gift Books for the Holidays

    Creative Ways to Gift Books for the Holidays

    November 13, 2025

    Books, Blankets & Besties: Why Reading Retreats Are Trending

    May 15, 2026
    12 Ways to Get Books for Less and Read More on a Budget

    12 Smart Ways to Get Books for Less (Without Giving Up Your Reading Habit)

    July 10, 2026
  • 12 Ways to Get Books for Less and Read More on a Budget
    Bookish Lifestyle

    12 Smart Ways to Get Books for Less (Without Giving Up Your Reading Habit)

    July 10, 2026 /

    If you're anything like me, your "to be read" pile seems to grow faster than your budget. Books are one of my favorite investments, but they can add up quickly—especially if you're an avid reader. Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Why Being an Audible Subscriber Is a Game-Changer for Busy Readers

    Why Being an Audible Subscriber Is a Game-Changer for Busy Readers

    May 17, 2026
    Taylor Swift-Inspired Reads to Add to Your TBR After the Wedding of the Year

    Taylor Swift-Inspired Reads to Add to Your TBR After the Wedding of the Year

    July 7, 2026
    Growing Character with Great Books: How Reading Shapes Kindness, Courage, and Compassion

    Growing Character with Great Books

    July 8, 2026
  • Keep Track of Every Book You Love with My Free Printable Reading Log
    Bookish Lifestyle

    Keep Track of Every Book You Love with My Free Printable Reading Log

    July 9, 2026 /

    Have you ever picked up a book, gotten a few chapters in, and suddenly realized you've already read it? If you're anything like me, it happens more often than I'd like to admit. Between books from Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    What Is BookTok? The Online Book Club Taking Over the Internet

    What Is BookTok? The Online Book Club Taking Over the Internet

    May 27, 2026
    12 Ways to Get Books for Less and Read More on a Budget

    12 Smart Ways to Get Books for Less (Without Giving Up Your Reading Habit)

    July 10, 2026
    Creative Ways to Choose Your Next Book for Book Club

    Creative Ways to Choose Your Next Book for Book Club

    July 11, 2026
  • Growing Character with Great Books: How Reading Shapes Kindness, Courage, and Compassion
    Bookish Lifestyle

    Growing Character with Great Books

    July 8, 2026 /

    One of the greatest gifts we can give our children isn't found on a toy store shelf—it's found between the pages of a good book. Stories have an incredible way of shaping hearts, building empathy, Read more [...]

    read more
    Melissa 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    How Reading Helps Us Heal

    November 15, 2025
    How to Take a Book Shop Holiday (Without Leaving Town)

    How to Take a Book Shop Holiday (Without Leaving Town)

    June 4, 2026
    Must-Read Books Set in Paris: Classic and Contemporary Gems

    Must-Read Books Set in Paris: Classic and Contemporary Gems

    September 5, 2024
 Older Posts
Newer Posts 

Welcome Y’all!

Headshot

Hi! I am Melissa, the face behind the blog. I am a mom to 3 beautiful young ladies. We are a multicultural family as my husband is a native of Mexico. If you love anything to do with reading than this blog is for you.

Grab My Book

Anchored In Hope

Grab My Book

Earn $ From Your Influence

Earn $ From Your Influence
Bella Grace Book Club Package with Free Gifts, Free Shipping & Free Tote
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Amazon affiliates

Join the Beans & Sparks Book Club

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Amazon affiliates

Join the Beans & Sparks Book Club

Ashe Theme by WP Royal.