Title: The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland Author: Jim DeFede My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: I was very young when 9/11 happened so I don't really have a lot of memories other than what I've learned in school and what friends and family have talked about. However,... Continue Reading →
Title: November 9 Author: Colleen Hoover My Rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I gave this rating: (Mom and Grandma do not read. Lot's of spice). Ok I cracked and finally had to read another Colleen Hoover. I've read Verity and Confess but finally got my hands on November 9. I say finally cause it feels almost impossible to... Continue Reading →
Ok, let me start by saying this is going to look a little different then how I use to write reviews. I was getting to the point that I found writing almost a chore. I lost the enjoyment out of this blog and kept finding myself pushing posts off until the last minute. But why... Continue Reading →
We are entering my favorite time of year! I love Chicago in the fall! We’re getting closer to the holidays and I feel like fall is a great time to spend with loved ones. Fall also means weather is cooling down so it’s perfect time to grab a book and sit by the fire. Here’s... Continue Reading →
"But with friends, you design your own relationship, which in turn reigns your grief, which can be felt even deeper when they are gone. Those can be roots that are much harder to pull". Dave Grohl I grew up in a house of music. We weren't musically talented despite my father trying his hardest. (Didn't last more... Continue Reading →
The first lesson of this post is to treat your grandparents to dinner, it makes them very happy for you to take time away from your busy schedule and bring them to a special dinner. Second, truffle gnocchi is the GOAT but more on that later. My best friend and I recently treated her grandma... Continue Reading →
Isabella Waverly is trying to find her place in the house servant world after losing both of her parents. While walking through London on her day off, she witnesses a horrific event, and is the only one to comfort a girl dying on the side walk in her final moments. Before the girl passes she... Continue Reading →
If you have been reading my book reviews for awhile, you will know that I don't give our 5 stars often. I'm a pretty harsh critic and hold books to a very high level in my head. I knew within probably the first 30 pages of this book that it would be 5 stars from... Continue Reading →
Recently, I visited Pizzeria Portofino for a girls lunch, and it is the perfect place for brunch, celebrations or even a way to escape the Chicago summer heat and enjoy some incredible food along the river. The vibes take you to the Italian coast, sipping aperol spritz and surrounded by greenery. Their specialties are their... Continue Reading →
"The Butterfly Effect is the idea that small things can have non-linear impacts on a complex system" aka a small action can end up having a bigger spread out reaction over time. Yes, you read that right, that title does say Stephen King. If you ask any of my close friends and family, I would... Continue Reading →
The Library Abroad 