This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for details. I read two books this month that I wanted to review. House Rules: A Novel by Jodi Picoult was a long book for me at 529 pages.  It was also not one of the "quick read books" that are often characteristic of my reading.  I read another Jodi Picoult book: Plain Truth several months ago and when I found House Rules at a secondhand bookstore I decided to try another one of her books. ... continue reading...

We are at the end of other month where I highlight some of the books that I have read.  Keep in mind that I read to relax and recharge, so I keep my reading very light and feel good. This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for details. Like other Beth Harbison books I have read previously she has an unique story and grabs your attention from the beginning.  However, I felt the plot was very predictable from an early point in this story and it ended ... continue reading...

This post contains affiliate links. See my Disclosure Policy for details. I recently ordered some clothing from Banana Republic and Gap Factory online stores that I loved and wanted to highlight.  First I must mention, while I love high style and cutting edge fashion there are a few reasons it does not work for me: a) I am a stay at home mom b) I live in rural Kansas c) I like to be comfortable. They call this a sweater, but it felt like a light weight sweatshirt.  Love ... continue reading...