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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.

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Education

FREE Alice in Wonderland Copywork

  Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite books and movies. Think of the all the possibilities you can use for teaching with awesome resource as well as being…

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January 25, 2015
Budget-Friendly Book Finds

Deadly Words {Free Ebook}

A friend once told me that the world needs psychopaths, but I’m not sold that the world needed my father. I only know that I did. Poppy Pratt was a…

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February 6, 2025
Everything Else

Tips to Make Your Writing More Powerful

Are your readers frequently failing to connect with your point? Do you get frustrated when someone misunderstands something you’ve written? It’s not easy to master written English, but Grammarly Read more…

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January 17, 2021
  • Bookish Lifestyle,  Reading Challenges & Community

    Why The Summer I Turned Pretty Has Readers (and Viewers) Obsessed — Plus the North Carolina Locations

    May 16, 2026 /

    If you’ve spent any time on BookTok or scrolling through summer reading lists lately, chances are you’ve heard about The Summer I Turned Pretty. The dreamy beach setting, emotional love triangle, Read more [...]

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

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

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    Feeling the Pages Turn in a Good Book

    Feeling the Pages Turn in a Good Book

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    Hit Your Local Library For More Than Just Books

    Hit Your Local Library For More Than Just Books

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  • Bookish Lifestyle,  Reading Challenges & Community

    Books, Blankets & Besties: Why Reading Retreats Are Trending

    May 15, 2026 /

    There’s something magical about packing a bag full of books, grabbing your favorite cozy sweatshirt, and escaping the chaos of everyday life with your favorite people. Forget crowded tourist attractions Read more [...]

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    What Is a Book Challenge? A Fun Way to Read More Books

    What Is a Book Challenge? A Fun Way to Read More Books

    June 11, 2026
    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
    Book Lover's Survival Kit: 11 Essentials Every Reader Should Have

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

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  • Letting Go
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    Letting Go {Free Ebook}

    May 10, 2026 /

    When the past is broken and the future is uncertain, it's time to finally let go. For seventeen years, pharmaceutical chemist Callie Winters has built a secure life for her son in San Francisco, Read more [...]

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    Ruthless Cross

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    Death of the Big Kahuna

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  • Benefits of a Book Club
    Reading Challenges & Community

    Benefits of a Book Club

    May 8, 2026 /

    A book club is a group of people who meet regularly to discuss books they have read. Here are some benefits of joining or starting a book club: Community: Book clubs offer a sense of community Read more [...]

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    Books, Blankets & Besties: Why Reading Retreats Are Trending

    May 15, 2026

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  • Mother’s Day: Sharing Love Through Stories
    Author Features & Interviews

    Mother’s Day: Sharing Love Through Stories

    May 7, 2026 /

    When we picture Mother’s Day, flowers, cards, and breakfast trays often come to mind, but some of the most meaningful celebrations begin in a quieter place: a child curled up beside a mother, listening Read more [...]

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    Living Between Two Worlds: The Space No One Really Prepares You For

    Living Between Two Worlds: The Space No One Really Prepares You For

    May 28, 2026
    Selves Making Stories Making Selves

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    July 22, 2026
    Why Chess Became One of the Most Valuable Activities for My Son

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  • Vanishing Lines
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    Vanishing Lines: A Psychological Thriller about Deception and Obsession {Free Ebook}

    May 6, 2026 /

    She built the perfect lie. Then she had to live inside it. When ex-con Marcus Dwyer breaks into the Carter home seeking revenge, Evelyn's husband is beaten and chained to a bed. What should be Read more [...]

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    The Murder of Sara Barton

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