Quick Travel and Spring Weather: March 2019 at a Glance

March was another whirlwind month. I did some travel, attended some nerd events, and read way too many books. 

Travels and Reconnecting: January at a Glance

January was a long and confusing month. The weather ranged from 50 degrees (F) to -50 degrees (F) and worked consumed most of my mind. Luckily, I was able to squeeze some time for friends (and books)!

Christmas cheer and time alone: December at a glance

Another month in the books! December was a good balance of frantic energy and some down time. For me, it was the best way to close out the year.

Celebrating Life: November 2018 at a Glance

November was a whirlwind of emotions. 

Birthdays and Adventures: October 2018 at a Glance

October was the longest month in the history of months, but I had a lot of fun!

Vacation Days and Summer Rays: August at a Glance

I managed to sleep away for a long weekend and meet my reading goal, I call that a success!

New cities and new challenges: June at a glance

My June was filled with author visits, delicious food, and hot weather. 

Representation and Kidlit: A Conversation with the Belles and Brujas

The Belles and Brujas Tour to celebrate Bruja Born was one of the best conversations I had the privilege of joining. Zoraida Cordova was joined by Dhonielle Clayton, Samira Ahmed, and E.K. Johnston and it felt like I was listening to a conversation between friends. Each author wrote from a place that acknowledged the lack of marginalized voices in the book industry. Keep reading to hear some of my favorite tidbits from these impressive authors. 

Sequels and New Adventures: An evening with the Boldly Bookish

Bloomsbury's Boldly Bookish tour made a pit stop at Anderson's last weekend and I knew I had to be there. It was an intimate group filled with laughter and interesting tidbits about the writing process. Below you'll find something interesting tidbits I learned from Sarah Tolcser, Carolyn Mackler, Jeff Giles, and Tara Altebrando. 

Doors Closing and Doors Opening: May at a Glance

May was a bittersweet month. 

Local Authors and Great Discussions: #ChiYABookFest2018

I haven't been to Chicago YA Book Fest since its first year, but I was excited for this year's panels; I can confidently say that Chicago Young Adult Book Fest is getting better and better with each year. 

Presents and Champagne: December at a Glance

I gotta say, December came in like a lamb and out like a lion. What a whirlwind month!

Top Ten of 2015

No 2015, you can't be over! It's been a crazy  here, allow me to show you my favorite books of 2015, favorites posts, and some of my favorite life moments!

Goodbye September, Hello October!

September has come and gone and we welcome October with hoodies, lattes, and spooky reads. I don't normally do monthly recaps, but I felt the need to for September. 

Top Ten of 2014

Well it's that time of the year again. I time where I reflect on the past year and make goals that we don't plan on keeping for the next year. 2014 was a pretty good year for more. I'll show you!