Um What... I say for the 100th time while reading the last 50 pages of this book. This book was absolutely insane and I loved it! The only reason why I am not giving this book a full 5 out of 5 stars is because the two main characters are incredibly frustrating and at points... Continue Reading →
This was totally something I meant to type up this past week but between the craziness of Thanksgiving and me just spacing here we are a week later. But yes you read that title right folks, I am officially all moved back in the Windy City. November was a whirlwind of selling, packing, donating, etc.... Continue Reading →
As my time out in Seattle comes to an end, I have starting doing some reflecting on this past year not really realizing how much this journey has affected me. I knew from early on that I had this desire to move to a new place of the country once I graduated from college. Chicago... Continue Reading →
As my time out west comes to an end, I knew I wanted to do one last hurrah before the big move back to Chicago within the next few weeks. When my dear friend Erin mentioned she could visit Halloween weekend I knew I wanted to either visit the San Juan Islands or head even... Continue Reading →
Note: MS we missed you tremendously. Girls Weekend was not the same without you. This past weekend marked the first annual girls trip between myself and three of my closest friends from elementary school (though unfortunately one was unable to attend due to Covid exposure). We grew up in the same town and have been... Continue Reading →
After reading now both of Alex Michaelides books, he has quickly become an author that no matter what he writes I will read the books he releases. Not just that but I will run (fast walk or drive) to the nearest bookstore to pick up a hard copy because he is just one of those... Continue Reading →
Warning: This book covers some incredibly difficult topics. Please be advised before reading. The discussion of mental health is still a very hush hush topic in my opinion. I mean compared to where it was ten years ago, it has definitely become a topic more easily discussed and studied but it is still not at... Continue Reading →
On paper Winnie and Nigel look to have the perfect life. They have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, and the perfect kid. Before Juno moves in with the family she has the same thoughts as everyone else. How can everything always work out for them and life be so great. But they've got secrets.... Continue Reading →
When Nicole's husband gets an offer to work at the White House he advises his wife that they will have to do a full background check on not just the two of them but their entire extended family as well. Not really thinking much about it until her mother tells her she must meet with... Continue Reading →
When I first think about the word champagne it's usually revolving around a tasty beverage that is usually drank to celebrate something. A new year, a wedding, a promotion, Christmas morning mimosas, etc. I realized that I never really thought about the history of champagne or some of the deeper contents behind it. Champagne comes... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 