tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25382011508991301302024-03-27T06:25:18.623-07:00Tina Says...A lot about books, a little about lifeTina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.comBlogger4094125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-54737993309238212522024-03-26T22:00:00.000-07:002024-03-26T22:00:00.367-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: The Rom-Commers<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoh4zM_MSIBYHZiZC9G4hYB_9MK4ZUl3L06HkI2bVXQAVJVhxUcErueK1NUy8cf3OOpWlqA1Mb6Wgc4mqmzOy3HthgHDQD7VjnSu2GRqyKl7httd0SYVr1QG1Ilrrq6bf-6PNgv_aTkp8myUGFCoBbJdk-i6rBN2Iz4Ay5qY2G-ev_WVgh_Na0zEKZoA/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqoh4zM_MSIBYHZiZC9G4hYB_9MK4ZUl3L06HkI2bVXQAVJVhxUcErueK1NUy8cf3OOpWlqA1Mb6Wgc4mqmzOy3HthgHDQD7VjnSu2GRqyKl7httd0SYVr1QG1Ilrrq6bf-6PNgv_aTkp8myUGFCoBbJdk-i6rBN2Iz4Ay5qY2G-ev_WVgh_Na0zEKZoA/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released title I can't to read.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: June 11, 2024</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DcRFSD-8mzrqTSy9PPWnMxgFlRc-YRAZW6T-KxpkU4z21x6gFFoH3DZkiyE5Mq4l8veRGmqspqeXw5V94GYFqmPvmEo-1fmIH3_UQWHSIeESILawAGoxZUvlOCiDG_VlxpeufZmY8HshdDHTfMijLcu5qvQCOobDR0xKyvPBQauRVQNanlQGBdJsrvY/s1500/rom-commers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1084" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2DcRFSD-8mzrqTSy9PPWnMxgFlRc-YRAZW6T-KxpkU4z21x6gFFoH3DZkiyE5Mq4l8veRGmqspqeXw5V94GYFqmPvmEo-1fmIH3_UQWHSIeESILawAGoxZUvlOCiDG_VlxpeufZmY8HshdDHTfMijLcu5qvQCOobDR0xKyvPBQauRVQNanlQGBdJsrvY/w462-h640/rom-commers.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own?</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Emma Wheeler desperately longs to be a screenwriter. She’s spent her life studying, obsessing over, and writing romantic comedies―good ones! That win contests! But she’s also been the sole caretaker for her kind-hearted dad, who needs full-time care. Now, when she gets a chance to re-write a script for famous screenwriter Charlie Yates―The Charlie Yates! Her personal writing god!―it’s a break too big to pass up.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Emma’s younger sister steps in for caretaking duties, and Emma moves to L.A. for six weeks for the writing gig of a lifetime. But what is it they say? Don’t meet your heroes? Charlie Yates doesn’t want to write with anyone―much less “a failed, nobody screenwriter.” Worse, the romantic comedy he’s written is so terrible it might actually bring on the apocalypse. Plus! He doesn’t even care about the script―it’s just a means to get a different one green-lit. Oh, and he thinks love is an emotional Ponzi scheme.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But Emma’s not going down without a fight. She will stand up for herself, and for rom-coms, and for love itself. She will convince him that love stories matter―even if she has to kiss him senseless to do it. But . . . what if that kiss is accidentally amazing? What if real life turns out to be so much . . . more real than fiction? What if the love story they’re writing breaks all Emma’s rules―and comes true?</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-45713837925754137692024-03-22T06:58:00.000-07:002024-03-22T06:58:32.394-07:00Friday Five<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Happy Snowy Friday! Although it's the end of March, I drove through snow this morning on my way to school. I'm hoping it is short-lived. I am ready for spring!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the things that caught my eye this week:</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6DTk9nluAGefiqILBp0NJkuzu-ZLihTfQbG-mV5hKIfF7nTj_6tSoHNdZzQ39e1hn3Abq87Tn0HJikE0tJTZkFLW4aUl0afS2ll98IDANip6pRfUvXVfzjqfxHQUIQV6saKEh3XosjvwTwA5h7StwdfocE6PlBKV_WMekTtpQ0Jmd0xxLzZbhSAXoag/s320/friday%20five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6DTk9nluAGefiqILBp0NJkuzu-ZLihTfQbG-mV5hKIfF7nTj_6tSoHNdZzQ39e1hn3Abq87Tn0HJikE0tJTZkFLW4aUl0afS2ll98IDANip6pRfUvXVfzjqfxHQUIQV6saKEh3XosjvwTwA5h7StwdfocE6PlBKV_WMekTtpQ0Jmd0xxLzZbhSAXoag/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.rails.com/collections/womens-new-arrivals/products/athena-sweater-ivory-navy-stripe?variant=43561071739049">Athena Sweater</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRNkHcO5ch6_z5iAlXTs70z6xBIWf_NCc1NNidlqKXjb05lsJKXOa_hb7dAAGR63W_42kL6_gd0-olfKDg2duTH5RRP7uxa17r_H6wLMAeCViBuoupfeuTmKqU1N0nBhX9_seEYMYzNtpINW7pHajdM-0I7gXvD3uXVA7vKy6RmViBy_btEJiPRSMw8c/s612/athena.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="405" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirRNkHcO5ch6_z5iAlXTs70z6xBIWf_NCc1NNidlqKXjb05lsJKXOa_hb7dAAGR63W_42kL6_gd0-olfKDg2duTH5RRP7uxa17r_H6wLMAeCViBuoupfeuTmKqU1N0nBhX9_seEYMYzNtpINW7pHajdM-0I7gXvD3uXVA7vKy6RmViBy_btEJiPRSMw8c/w424-h640/athena.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=863516032&vid=1&autosuggest=true&searchText=waist+defined&position=2&results=6#pdp-page-content">Waist Defined Shirred Jumpsuit</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlA9Z2eHXD7d1GdvPU3oR0gtKWOBGiOyN0PxLTisVy8aH69wEqwlOZ2tE71M9_3FAsxSk3wl4ZZDnMVeMd5g-dfloxrJWG8_jSRFeK5b9ixhvd8DymtL04A4jxHY5f6lYyGY5JK9dIFrDC3eJn6Q4junJOsLFr50qNWs4qbP94_SogP9d9l2QOoR6nOE/s578/shirred.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="429" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwlA9Z2eHXD7d1GdvPU3oR0gtKWOBGiOyN0PxLTisVy8aH69wEqwlOZ2tE71M9_3FAsxSk3wl4ZZDnMVeMd5g-dfloxrJWG8_jSRFeK5b9ixhvd8DymtL04A4jxHY5f6lYyGY5JK9dIFrDC3eJn6Q4junJOsLFr50qNWs4qbP94_SogP9d9l2QOoR6nOE/w476-h640/shirred.png" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=703509002&vid=1&searchText=high%20rise%2070s%20flare%20jeans#pdp-page-content"> High Rise 70s Flare Jeans</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTlNPOltzjAizTdmrJbHMDSjzTDX5ouxq0fSWNtwDLVq2Jfhatr88jGYYllZXz_cQ0LTYug-4pHp7jZzUNPFf3vEVkOZ4A77AVF_EAQdr3mFAWyvAkYdtWX2r0zwTE7R3QypE6cCFt9CRgBpWw94AWBSEvkUHMom1ftok2bVwVZQqXulJ_qDsCuPTQcE/s681/flare%20gap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="507" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTlNPOltzjAizTdmrJbHMDSjzTDX5ouxq0fSWNtwDLVq2Jfhatr88jGYYllZXz_cQ0LTYug-4pHp7jZzUNPFf3vEVkOZ4A77AVF_EAQdr3mFAWyvAkYdtWX2r0zwTE7R3QypE6cCFt9CRgBpWw94AWBSEvkUHMom1ftok2bVwVZQqXulJ_qDsCuPTQcE/w476-h640/flare%20gap.png" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/open-stitch-sweater-tee-NO982.html">Open Stitch Sweater</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7FK9TjvoloTiHDo4Fh1k0h5gFKbcogGQKIxUOiEAsyNrNyzuVjG9CokYXTsrsGQ3fypJVq-tWZ043or9wlOtYpO09JL399txVL367Qgjxw6rjeLncLN13XpZbo5dDkxzcaDNdmIcn_xk7OW7HWMb82wk1gRgsThcntmWhfKt2tsoXWDh-ghfGNsYauY/s863/open%20stitch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="863" data-original-width="716" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7FK9TjvoloTiHDo4Fh1k0h5gFKbcogGQKIxUOiEAsyNrNyzuVjG9CokYXTsrsGQ3fypJVq-tWZ043or9wlOtYpO09JL399txVL367Qgjxw6rjeLncLN13XpZbo5dDkxzcaDNdmIcn_xk7OW7HWMb82wk1gRgsThcntmWhfKt2tsoXWDh-ghfGNsYauY/w530-h640/open%20stitch.png" width="530" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/easy-long-sleeve-rugby-tee-in-contrasting-stripe-99107305248.html">Easy Long Sleeve Rugby Tee</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEa164rKGgjh1qOXjlQ1LL9wRpKczcEvroTtSnc-f_aXh9xNZ4l_qKxpP1AAfZiizNtKy7fM3QUlRt8BrjnbprEQJllmFpg5N4VDE5yZ4HdKewjnAk2zNXjbUfwNukXPvl03IDUdmpiHWdiLEzmE6HkUeV1HHIQ0p7lYtber_8kAngClpc0cgyAXkRSU/s865/rugby.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="713" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEa164rKGgjh1qOXjlQ1LL9wRpKczcEvroTtSnc-f_aXh9xNZ4l_qKxpP1AAfZiizNtKy7fM3QUlRt8BrjnbprEQJllmFpg5N4VDE5yZ4HdKewjnAk2zNXjbUfwNukXPvl03IDUdmpiHWdiLEzmE6HkUeV1HHIQ0p7lYtber_8kAngClpc0cgyAXkRSU/w528-h640/rugby.png" width="528" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://www.skechers.com/martha-stewart-bobs-sesame/158908_NVY.html">Martha Stewart Bobs Sesame</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgnN0OhygixSoqbeT_q7wTyXJ-8mqjYLuTWpLo-kScTTGZsVsyKNuLOP8iWkQ28pflLzlhmU0mQMubxCtkAbqjVWIog5WiryWwtGqsHPCGJ5_tY1H28OcLwJiAW75wju-LLqiy1p772MfBSgScMYifdV7fwJ57ngefEY374fMevpTm2Rk7GNe-qokkts/s842/bobs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="842" height="418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikgnN0OhygixSoqbeT_q7wTyXJ-8mqjYLuTWpLo-kScTTGZsVsyKNuLOP8iWkQ28pflLzlhmU0mQMubxCtkAbqjVWIog5WiryWwtGqsHPCGJ5_tY1H28OcLwJiAW75wju-LLqiy1p772MfBSgScMYifdV7fwJ57ngefEY374fMevpTm2Rk7GNe-qokkts/w640-h418/bobs.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://freckledpoppy.com/products/judy-blue-high-rise-light-pink-jogger">High Rise Light Pink Jogger</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhn-mhXh3ya3n4x3DvFfLHgp-VVDpV_REcuVbwjfFzFec1yeqmsnDCjE2Uf5RUGq_HP77YFFJfnoRFNWdn8gkmatBbL4lTEXII-BdgHU0ITGWJ07F1x_8xKSiU6zEik-lop0vlsveN2drQZeR5NOCyh1qAkMj6HccGElErv6l6UJ-yyLzPFlE9SzYxhM/s852/pink%20jogger.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="852" data-original-width="619" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWhn-mhXh3ya3n4x3DvFfLHgp-VVDpV_REcuVbwjfFzFec1yeqmsnDCjE2Uf5RUGq_HP77YFFJfnoRFNWdn8gkmatBbL4lTEXII-BdgHU0ITGWJ07F1x_8xKSiU6zEik-lop0vlsveN2drQZeR5NOCyh1qAkMj6HccGElErv6l6UJ-yyLzPFlE9SzYxhM/w464-h640/pink%20jogger.png" width="464" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses/eyelet-mini-shirtdress/BY515?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=white&colorProductCode=BY515">Eyelet Mini Shirtdress</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli5skdI745k7h442iYz1FLVlBmslc0ONFzkD2_IKtjMRwgtWjjQg36m32SjK30Jwz2Zjb8jUsQ3GEZ7ySFmNK82CPapcvLNg_x3D40Sa2QLCwAwiO132O2HmBC9WMkZiVKClXHrs6hvxXqjJWRWXBxHJo6QcCBlbAH3DUics5YL-DdpNxI4jnwtZlpfk/s777/min%20shirtdress.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhli5skdI745k7h442iYz1FLVlBmslc0ONFzkD2_IKtjMRwgtWjjQg36m32SjK30Jwz2Zjb8jUsQ3GEZ7ySFmNK82CPapcvLNg_x3D40Sa2QLCwAwiO132O2HmBC9WMkZiVKClXHrs6hvxXqjJWRWXBxHJo6QcCBlbAH3DUics5YL-DdpNxI4jnwtZlpfk/w504-h640/min%20shirtdress.png" width="504" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. <a href="https://www.joffa.com/products/circle-of-hope-earrings?_pos=1&_psq=circle-of-hope-brass&_ss=e&_v=1.0">Circle of Hope Brass Earrings</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZEwe52j0RHNfxlKK5-ody7Xl7NTRAfcbdliWpmaexCe4f1dYuCYb0WLogfusauF5kS01iqo9emtsA-eVYREH2jjW6PFU0soQ9ysEuVRON1qC-cOCPgpxEKrQuBayHsD2O7OONk75VNqd51iLS39P2NI6nmNg_9AVMNHUicye-YC1je34Mjc_AySjUgQ/s669/circle.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="499" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigZEwe52j0RHNfxlKK5-ody7Xl7NTRAfcbdliWpmaexCe4f1dYuCYb0WLogfusauF5kS01iqo9emtsA-eVYREH2jjW6PFU0soQ9ysEuVRON1qC-cOCPgpxEKrQuBayHsD2O7OONk75VNqd51iLS39P2NI6nmNg_9AVMNHUicye-YC1je34Mjc_AySjUgQ/w478-h640/circle.png" width="478" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. We Were the Lucky Ones - I loved this book by Georgia Hunter and at some point I will watch this movie.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hOOn7Wb8sNw" width="320" youtube-src-id="hOOn7Wb8sNw"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-74075310090921679092024-03-19T22:00:00.000-07:002024-03-19T22:00:00.254-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Same As It Ever Was<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInMS4iWGpPTGIGHjyOlmcR1-1Rf0CeFAfEdxCEnq6DDxD4MzuVGrid9Re3QioQKEhoGAU8HO8WKUf16mRQVQWqqsA5Y49ZPCsWDz7aZr79qfNJltbJ-boqI4ivaLn2JqbUm1Mgw0LkO8btH5w_NUxNgG-D2jSd0AR0xTZlcORPLKvnkXj3oy7nSJ_tKs/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhInMS4iWGpPTGIGHjyOlmcR1-1Rf0CeFAfEdxCEnq6DDxD4MzuVGrid9Re3QioQKEhoGAU8HO8WKUf16mRQVQWqqsA5Y49ZPCsWDz7aZr79qfNJltbJ-boqI4ivaLn2JqbUm1Mgw0LkO8btH5w_NUxNgG-D2jSd0AR0xTZlcORPLKvnkXj3oy7nSJ_tKs/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released title I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8bhdRfSYmiDdvLJec-CUcKkctgTWda_q89ddQwk4nhdYdT9GYHBnClWS_Fg5_Fmc1haWhUaJa7lm0MrcBVIQ1GutpSXfoAdYBNqyd0XOsTwx05WeMDPIkEi9gSLJu7uqwJp62bkoy1biuCyS-74DezH1x1DqUzxEvFfXcCZOOHe56QjpKqev0KeQM98/s1500/same%20as%20it%20ever%20was.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="992" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT8bhdRfSYmiDdvLJec-CUcKkctgTWda_q89ddQwk4nhdYdT9GYHBnClWS_Fg5_Fmc1haWhUaJa7lm0MrcBVIQ1GutpSXfoAdYBNqyd0XOsTwx05WeMDPIkEi9gSLJu7uqwJp62bkoy1biuCyS-74DezH1x1DqUzxEvFfXcCZOOHe56QjpKqev0KeQM98/w424-h640/same%20as%20it%20ever%20was.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out June 18, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">The </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">New York Times </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">bestselling author of THE MOST FUN WE EVER HAD (“wonderfully immersive…deliciously absorbing”—NPR) returns with another brilliantly observed family drama in which the enduring, hard-won affection of a long marriage faces imminent derailment from events both past and present.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />At fifty-seven, Julia Ames is living an improbably lovely life. Despite her inclination toward self-sabotage and prickly alienation, she has found herself with a husband she loves, two happy children, and a quiet, contented existence in the suburbs. When she bumps into an old friend that she hasn’t spoken to in years—a friend who almost ended her marriage decades prior—Julia finds herself reexamining her supposedly happy life. Compounded with a bombshell announcement from her son and her daughter’s impending departure for college, this chance meeting threatens to send Julia spinning out of control.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Daunted by a looming empty nest, Julia becomes consumed with her checkered past—and with the chaos of her present. She grapples with a complicated new daughter-in-law, the reappearance of her own estranged mother, and the forbidden allure of rekindling a relationship that was once both her lifeline and her downfall. The novel follows Julia over the course of a few tumultuous months as well as the fifty-plus years that preceded them, from her chaotic childhood in Chicago to her fraught early days of marriage and motherhood. SAME AS IT EVER WAS ultimately examines the complete and complicated trajectory of one woman’s life and asks what it takes to form—and keep—a family.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-3462616459875516652024-03-18T22:00:00.000-07:002024-03-18T22:00:00.241-07:00NonFiction Tuesday: The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXCb_QTe4FZradPikYbJlpRbxYf26XHQ6Hiw_IaKABFH14xXON63aqexFyV0Tlpaa3tX_SYfUYzyrO0rvxG8ulIWcp6uxd7l9phF7yh7vwXVBdsT-QTT48acRDsukortBxa4Es3jQxaGh2N5aAz8_WzF45Jny5SweI4lq2nTgR2i9RmMAy1cFZLz_q4g/s320/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="320" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkXCb_QTe4FZradPikYbJlpRbxYf26XHQ6Hiw_IaKABFH14xXON63aqexFyV0Tlpaa3tX_SYfUYzyrO0rvxG8ulIWcp6uxd7l9phF7yh7vwXVBdsT-QTT48acRDsukortBxa4Es3jQxaGh2N5aAz8_WzF45Jny5SweI4lq2nTgR2i9RmMAy1cFZLz_q4g/s1600/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon: The Life and Times of Washington's Most Private First Lady by Heath Hardage Lee</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out August 6, 2024</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwNAc7FRqOyjagYfez2cPKMOp_iTjCmgmQIoMZPvTI-lrvucQBP2Z8VCbiJQQN7sE0UhkCNogGehL1z6X-nRy9GNmLZ1g4v6NN1dkFDM8qCmldbdvQ5hI_Ii7MmHs4vUTciDeWl50Kt0NSRVUHj7AxMqGsskMJKNUk-GrGu-MKH8Il5KXKEtjSB9gNbI/s1500/mrs%20nixon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="987" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwNAc7FRqOyjagYfez2cPKMOp_iTjCmgmQIoMZPvTI-lrvucQBP2Z8VCbiJQQN7sE0UhkCNogGehL1z6X-nRy9GNmLZ1g4v6NN1dkFDM8qCmldbdvQ5hI_Ii7MmHs4vUTciDeWl50Kt0NSRVUHj7AxMqGsskMJKNUk-GrGu-MKH8Il5KXKEtjSB9gNbI/w422-h640/mrs%20nixon.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">In America’s collective consciousness, Pat Nixon has long been perceived as enigmatic. She was voted “Most Admired Woman in the World” in 1972 and made Gallup Poll’s top ten list of most admired women fourteen times. She survived the turmoil of the Watergate scandal with her popularity and dignity intact. And yet, the media often portrayed Mrs. Nixon as elusive and mysterious. The real Pat Nixon, however, bore little resemblance to the woman so often described in the press. Pat married California lawyer Richard Nixon in June of 1940, becoming a wife, mother, and her husband’s trusted political partner in short order. As the couple rose to prominence, Pat became Second Lady from 1953-1961 and then First Lady from 1969-1974, forging her own graceful path between the protocols of the strait-laced mid-century and the bra-burning Sixties and Seventies.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Pat was a highly traveled First Lady, visiting eighty-three countries during her tenure. After a devastating earthquake in Peru in 1970, she personally flew in medical supplies and food to hard-hit areas, meeting one-on-one with victims of the tragedy. The First Lady’s 1972 trips with her husband to China and to Russia were critical to the detente that resulted. President Nixon frequently sent her to represent him at significant events in South America and Africa solo. Pat greatly expanded upon previous preservation efforts in the White House, obtaining more art and antique objects than any other First Lady. She was progressive on women’s issues, favoring the Equal Rights Amendment and backing a targeted effort to get more women into high level government jobs. Pat strongly supported nominating a woman for the Supreme Court. She was pro-choice, supporting women’s reproductive rights publicly even before the landmark Roe v. Wade case in 1973.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />When asked to define her “signature” First Lady agenda, she defied being put into a box, often saying: “People are my project.” There was nothing Pat Nixon enjoyed more than working one-on-one directly with ordinary human beings, especially with women, children, and those in need. In </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon, </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">Heath Hardage Lee presents readers with the essential nature of this First Lady, an empathetic, adventurous, self-made woman who wanted no power or influence, but who connected warmly with both ordinary Americans and people from different cultures she encountered world-wide.</span></span></p><p><br /></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-77229797505710899162024-03-17T22:00:00.000-07:002024-03-17T22:00:00.243-07:00Monday Mini-Reviews: Two Five Star Reviews and Back to Reality<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">Spring Break 2024 is a wrap and today it is back to reality. I started making a list during the sermon at church today since my mind was wandering and I kept thinking of multiple things I needed to do as soon as I got back to school. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I did get a few books read over break, but as is typical, I have more I've added to my TBR. These two were both five star reads although I read several others that were also very good.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JgztFLYddPTBcveFKxEMJ9GRleRT5QAxJPwA732_MZcjei3aopDTMxHlRbfY5xQel313yPlh-Ug7T00dNAd2fN2CiQB-3Pam11ZxqBoRKyydgSVVUt2dR1oS59Oux2chIXDhv_zDQLKxVq6LrOluGn6ky8zlSuKXyl13NBu8-LYmOdLVzDR9piOk9rk/s2560/book%20of%20doors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1664" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JgztFLYddPTBcveFKxEMJ9GRleRT5QAxJPwA732_MZcjei3aopDTMxHlRbfY5xQel313yPlh-Ug7T00dNAd2fN2CiQB-3Pam11ZxqBoRKyydgSVVUt2dR1oS59Oux2chIXDhv_zDQLKxVq6LrOluGn6ky8zlSuKXyl13NBu8-LYmOdLVzDR9piOk9rk/w416-h640/book%20of%20doors.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown is one I would typically say is not "my type" of book. Cassie Andrews is a bookseller that is gifted The Book of Doors, a book that holds special powers that Cassie and Izzy, her friend, explore as they travel anywhere in the world. But the book is highly sought after since it holds special powers and there is violence and danger following them wherever they go. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I found myself turning pages as quickly as I could to find out what would next happen. I wasn't sure who Cassie could trust and I kept rooting for her, yet was skeptical that things could turn out well for her. The time travel aspect, which is something I usually think I don't like, was so well done. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">My only regret is that in reading it so quickly I am not sure I truly caught every connection within this gem.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NNqsWbsJJBRld3rF-Fk1-GtQ654qN-aXwMzRC2s_sdOQbp1IZKE-g8eBM_75y5VzZgNc4OAlFddWqpMtj_lLAUyn4-yXybTRoN0nqFIP4pOBlnXPAMIJykKbRomiq03r76jMbn0Wl4fG4TPeZhyphenhyphenyeOBBf4dc-vdut_-pCIV_GL8ufs73Rz-jRBwWYhg/s546/becoming%20madam%20secretary.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="363" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2NNqsWbsJJBRld3rF-Fk1-GtQ654qN-aXwMzRC2s_sdOQbp1IZKE-g8eBM_75y5VzZgNc4OAlFddWqpMtj_lLAUyn4-yXybTRoN0nqFIP4pOBlnXPAMIJykKbRomiq03r76jMbn0Wl4fG4TPeZhyphenhyphenyeOBBf4dc-vdut_-pCIV_GL8ufs73Rz-jRBwWYhg/w426-h640/becoming%20madam%20secretary.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Frances Perkins is a woman in history that until now was unknown to me. March is National Woman's History Month and I've found myself asking students if they can think of any important women in history. This seems incredibly hard for them and often the only people they can come up with are athletes or musicians. Frances Perkins is a woman students should know about. She served as the Secretary of Labor under FDR, and in this fictionalized account of her adult life we see her rub elbows with a variety of influential people of her time, and the many contributions she made to our country. Perkins' life was certainly unconventional for a woman of her time, and I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about her.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'm always thankful for the authors who continue to turn out fictionalized accounts of little known women and love that these books pique my interest and I get to do some more research on my own to learn more.</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-56508945906636835032024-03-15T06:53:00.000-07:002024-03-15T06:53:54.120-07:00Friday Five: Back From Boston<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">We had a great time in Boston over spring break. We did a lot of sightseeing, some shopping and ate great food. I'm glad for the couple of days we have at home now to regroup and relax.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfS5WYfeFOEUn0TONOkF3_0BnAK0QkL2bWcG3A50NTf0zLZ1H-1Uy9CHOEKjo4tcMNdIk872_jOAChYzDQmGuvvW6cdAIgl4cI9yD7LH_XXzUYAC3kY-9iMPiArZCaPvPNiHiNZ0f6k6mqZAGHmKurIkzpQdaicbf5EKzN3sGW0aki8rfoCTVTaXc044/s796/boston%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="796" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfS5WYfeFOEUn0TONOkF3_0BnAK0QkL2bWcG3A50NTf0zLZ1H-1Uy9CHOEKjo4tcMNdIk872_jOAChYzDQmGuvvW6cdAIgl4cI9yD7LH_XXzUYAC3kY-9iMPiArZCaPvPNiHiNZ0f6k6mqZAGHmKurIkzpQdaicbf5EKzN3sGW0aki8rfoCTVTaXc044/w640-h484/boston%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ_vgemci_Oa_Lq6OmiX2pb5q00tCrM41PXmEQ7wJqpJUu1Agp_CTwoSY9gE0IN0CA5VbEJ4DZlLpxa92-IDvXOMowpNPr8orom6SPbMVrE3iL5kaQAWIXZRvVBoS7eypIFBkK-T2Uwqb9ouNHukHzjOscRwiGRHJTXovvariP8iozkZfRQUXkqPrI04/s772/boston%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="567" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQ_vgemci_Oa_Lq6OmiX2pb5q00tCrM41PXmEQ7wJqpJUu1Agp_CTwoSY9gE0IN0CA5VbEJ4DZlLpxa92-IDvXOMowpNPr8orom6SPbMVrE3iL5kaQAWIXZRvVBoS7eypIFBkK-T2Uwqb9ouNHukHzjOscRwiGRHJTXovvariP8iozkZfRQUXkqPrI04/w235-h320/boston%202.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spring is definitely coming and there are lots of warm weather clothing I'm seeing online (and in person in Boston). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are this week's finds:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.rails.com/products/the-getty-crop-ecru-patchwork?variant=41869157367977">Getty Crop Wide Leg</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxVByWPrilyiDBvlZa3C7Npq98FMgEvC2FNMWRHH0coRx1x3rK9ANKF6A54l0yfvy8OA2oSu4AbhBVCRN-0E5XEGo59myaXdw9zJEUk4XCIUIXRMOT0kARChQb8uexLEInvnQ99USljxWHADx8QU5SA-VxFGfzqSHF230lavW3ijKymTIyJwMQQlIdtM/s747/getty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="528" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIxVByWPrilyiDBvlZa3C7Npq98FMgEvC2FNMWRHH0coRx1x3rK9ANKF6A54l0yfvy8OA2oSu4AbhBVCRN-0E5XEGo59myaXdw9zJEUk4XCIUIXRMOT0kARChQb8uexLEInvnQ99USljxWHADx8QU5SA-VxFGfzqSHF230lavW3ijKymTIyJwMQQlIdtM/w452-h640/getty.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=846685002&vid=1&searchText=water%20resistant%20utility%20jacket#pdp-page-content">Water Resistant Hooded Utility Jacket</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7nCo7blpbt6H9QH58W6rKacPw3mrNb65P7YdrqQXfFLMFUfql76nhlXJ5q5lwWIfYGYFA-a-7sVumsbjcpBL0xL_pSRR9nW3TmNSQhLR5yk8J6hMCEQYHofcxBLzLeA730VpvO7IzdPi91ZsIEYkhIpEWlx-ApTbWbCBYYuc_vAJi8gDWxFAEeugGKM/s727/water%20reistant.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="540" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga7nCo7blpbt6H9QH58W6rKacPw3mrNb65P7YdrqQXfFLMFUfql76nhlXJ5q5lwWIfYGYFA-a-7sVumsbjcpBL0xL_pSRR9nW3TmNSQhLR5yk8J6hMCEQYHofcxBLzLeA730VpvO7IzdPi91ZsIEYkhIpEWlx-ApTbWbCBYYuc_vAJi8gDWxFAEeugGKM/w476-h640/water%20reistant.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://www.zara.com/us/en/striped-knit-cardigan-p06771008.html?v1=327873017">Striped Knit Cardigan</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-b-MHnmfQv9oDr6un1pozzfniHP7Bnqn-ZN9hW3pmjTLJa31O-gOdxUJWpMxd1NcObVfQIw7MMUeniKwpQEmQtFQvdfeukEsGjfiopB6fmbEBBZJ0No5DCOJ-cjc0gZfAnlcgCgwf7vKmsRcaBdZsd91gdHgw2NMuzSb50SaNMLxVdoJQrwS06h5n5E/s658/striped%20knit%20cardigan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="427" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO-b-MHnmfQv9oDr6un1pozzfniHP7Bnqn-ZN9hW3pmjTLJa31O-gOdxUJWpMxd1NcObVfQIw7MMUeniKwpQEmQtFQvdfeukEsGjfiopB6fmbEBBZJ0No5DCOJ-cjc0gZfAnlcgCgwf7vKmsRcaBdZsd91gdHgw2NMuzSb50SaNMLxVdoJQrwS06h5n5E/w416-h640/striped%20knit%20cardigan.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sunset-icon-cotton-crewneck-sweater/7638124?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=410">Sunset Icon Cotton Crewneck Sweater</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhvsUn3JodQ4qDNsq8w8jFt9shsDOEk85Y33UMl1Ggn7h0p4l6tBsP5OhGfjC3Xy7ETqfkRX-qdVEaqbzePYPGl6YEmtuWcQcCIjIQN6ckV0hQYvps75ad3k3-0t9mM4L207B98-K7frBVg36Lz5R0vAyYr86Cu6adF9yL0-s0V8Jdt-jajIz3NJOMYE/s557/sunset%20icon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="471" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhvsUn3JodQ4qDNsq8w8jFt9shsDOEk85Y33UMl1Ggn7h0p4l6tBsP5OhGfjC3Xy7ETqfkRX-qdVEaqbzePYPGl6YEmtuWcQcCIjIQN6ckV0hQYvps75ad3k3-0t9mM4L207B98-K7frBVg36Lz5R0vAyYr86Cu6adF9yL0-s0V8Jdt-jajIz3NJOMYE/w542-h640/sunset%20icon.jpg" width="542" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://www.teva.com/women-sandals/midform-infinity/1127890.html?dwvar_1127890_color=BLK">Midform Infinity Sandal</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bRgeJyk0KMCzF79KQCcuy8EfQYTHy0TindTShBMr7ZDMtzpfR_mzK9fEYryxPcMdNWwEEwo13IwJ8j6nlC1kue6E8zw6BEppVv7rPfP-tptJc73DA-4Lj8HNQUITdTbVJj_U4RwVYuBOtITrso3QNN5lGEL0-lOZbrfA3sKyhHvYHmtAUkRonxPTTzI/s987/midform.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="688" data-original-width="987" height="446" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bRgeJyk0KMCzF79KQCcuy8EfQYTHy0TindTShBMr7ZDMtzpfR_mzK9fEYryxPcMdNWwEEwo13IwJ8j6nlC1kue6E8zw6BEppVv7rPfP-tptJc73DA-4Lj8HNQUITdTbVJj_U4RwVYuBOtITrso3QNN5lGEL0-lOZbrfA3sKyhHvYHmtAUkRonxPTTzI/w640-h446/midform.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/sienna-embroidered-shirt-passion-fruit-lemons/sty-t1555-mlt">Sienna Embroidered Shirt</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2zlMFj2E65AibZfr1RzehNXJym3jyLGrCb-QeYeRd2O6vNZh50H6MXqfsdOghfsk1Cbe_axJPvpzpqS9Xu504vmauGHCF-Ms0CEm4up0TU_0QYXsakW7ZGwVIxXjtrZCeuv1_Imqp_h6m73nl4B_lFQVlHyK71pYaO3PehmiRy9_aH_O9dn9Wg0tvrk/s830/sienna.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="830" data-original-width="743" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2zlMFj2E65AibZfr1RzehNXJym3jyLGrCb-QeYeRd2O6vNZh50H6MXqfsdOghfsk1Cbe_axJPvpzpqS9Xu504vmauGHCF-Ms0CEm4up0TU_0QYXsakW7ZGwVIxXjtrZCeuv1_Imqp_h6m73nl4B_lFQVlHyK71pYaO3PehmiRy9_aH_O9dn9Wg0tvrk/w572-h640/sienna.jpg" width="572" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://www.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=885212001&vid=1&autosuggest=true&searchText=wide%20legged&position=2&results=6#pdp-page-content">High Rise Wide Legged Cropped Jeans</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8pCiqaJWHULn0jkS-xOM8-PIjRw10JOczgjw8gbTl7_1hPr3P99ugvQ3ic6nalg2HtsKyke7Eio73lEYMvM9coMKJ8vj6usD5hZghiF2k7qpK5sWtSOw6hGonO7Q0iIGkx_Y_P_PC0cuUKVqXfaamOAROdCrUDVwyn4N2Iuf0YWLSTUrWjjbYbB1YGM/s837/high%20rise%20wide%20leg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="556" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-8pCiqaJWHULn0jkS-xOM8-PIjRw10JOczgjw8gbTl7_1hPr3P99ugvQ3ic6nalg2HtsKyke7Eio73lEYMvM9coMKJ8vj6usD5hZghiF2k7qpK5sWtSOw6hGonO7Q0iIGkx_Y_P_PC0cuUKVqXfaamOAROdCrUDVwyn4N2Iuf0YWLSTUrWjjbYbB1YGM/w426-h640/high%20rise%20wide%20leg.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://www.nike.com/t/sportswear-phoenix-fleece-womens-oversized-crew-neck-sweatshirt-KQxbFk/DQ5733-208">Nike Sportswear Phoenix Fleece</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_K9hMjonWwkaDI_1vgG4wdB3e8-XIDB7ADoLw5rwCQM9KeIX_hW7wBlaxUNtwa7oYkPXfRH9KxK1N8YVFFjGFYi3xEmEep9nwa176s_-Ou9eIKi6b547VC_fp7_bU7UaVjuGbC0Qt_CrtTpJ705q4dXTo5MJV61uSkRyfzDHP0r2CA0Wyr4IkpWSR8k/s820/nike%20phoenix.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="635" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB_K9hMjonWwkaDI_1vgG4wdB3e8-XIDB7ADoLw5rwCQM9KeIX_hW7wBlaxUNtwa7oYkPXfRH9KxK1N8YVFFjGFYi3xEmEep9nwa176s_-Ou9eIKi6b547VC_fp7_bU7UaVjuGbC0Qt_CrtTpJ705q4dXTo5MJV61uSkRyfzDHP0r2CA0Wyr4IkpWSR8k/w496-h640/nike%20phoenix.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/women/jogger-pants/jogger-pants/ae-snappy-stretch-convertible-baggy-cargo-jogger/0322_5119_408?menu=cat4840004">Snappy Stretch Convertible Baggy Cargo Jogger</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1B3Yk1cPAecoZATRaOz1A5e2GOhU6iTkv_bqmWCZP4irTDgyPou7teeeDFLhp4fJaino8-OO37LYxUayhyBsVNWoOaWdNoAn38B0JjpPXrS7mkdodhgycPeWxzkyX0VM5aqgAi6AxLIOMECgUGHxkCF5WYF_EuJ2YGuCU7vf5IeLL93fpsHKZtfYsks/s657/snappy%20stretch%20convertible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="527" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1B3Yk1cPAecoZATRaOz1A5e2GOhU6iTkv_bqmWCZP4irTDgyPou7teeeDFLhp4fJaino8-OO37LYxUayhyBsVNWoOaWdNoAn38B0JjpPXrS7mkdodhgycPeWxzkyX0VM5aqgAi6AxLIOMECgUGHxkCF5WYF_EuJ2YGuCU7vf5IeLL93fpsHKZtfYsks/w514-h640/snappy%20stretch%20convertible.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. <a href="https://fahertybrand.com/products/ski-stripe-hp-flc-jacket-ski-stripe?variant=40551587971141">Ski Stripe High Pile Fleece Jacket</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6maU4PHV2XOPbqRXird_ge5zGSEeZa-8m88O85qPKvlUPgmJY1w8rJU2mxFzmej-ttT3-u7FjEIH459-Im3UPZddeu9_57lvM6vg-GwXhrWYuL20Xv_pg3ypb0q5Z0rzdcRVvMeBFWwZrc84dZg50b8-waNLzm83sF2VzsBr0WlGkr4ehtwKdBlr6Pg8/s533/ski%20stripe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="398" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6maU4PHV2XOPbqRXird_ge5zGSEeZa-8m88O85qPKvlUPgmJY1w8rJU2mxFzmej-ttT3-u7FjEIH459-Im3UPZddeu9_57lvM6vg-GwXhrWYuL20Xv_pg3ypb0q5Z0rzdcRVvMeBFWwZrc84dZg50b8-waNLzm83sF2VzsBr0WlGkr4ehtwKdBlr6Pg8/w478-h640/ski%20stripe.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-26469722542546985372024-03-12T22:00:00.000-07:002024-03-12T22:00:00.194-07:00Waiting on Wednesday: Summers at the Saint<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ34UoGGKBhfgPT46d9Fe9Yx3cM6Rp5phry4m1qKHqf8LwM-eVY-0cw0Thl8rcwywXR1w7netHx_lKJmF085e_ih5o3olCccguAGRSRLVqaj8Fgzpd23a5wl8Aim1r4PEoTJesGQTusgX54MeExUh0wjrqPaI5YZqvoGYW2GnE9AQsrbzvVLiwRr5mLGs/s210/wow.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ34UoGGKBhfgPT46d9Fe9Yx3cM6Rp5phry4m1qKHqf8LwM-eVY-0cw0Thl8rcwywXR1w7netHx_lKJmF085e_ih5o3olCccguAGRSRLVqaj8Fgzpd23a5wl8Aim1r4PEoTJesGQTusgX54MeExUh0wjrqPaI5YZqvoGYW2GnE9AQsrbzvVLiwRr5mLGs/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released novel I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbD0CGa0pUsYOU24kMgT6mAEj5RKR6lPPGeLxaxBm9YRhW78p81OqHta4waVnXA6v393n0QgbsrYkUK2gBde3wPzAhbZ7d_MAHCttiO7rEWtQtmUVIejoshwkybq_hfJ0dea1pfb6NQHtxBPrWH1F7dnj_5Q74YeaC1P3BWpEj-f6KKDxOwyTLkA5Hxg/s1500/summers%20at%20the%20saint.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="987" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbD0CGa0pUsYOU24kMgT6mAEj5RKR6lPPGeLxaxBm9YRhW78p81OqHta4waVnXA6v393n0QgbsrYkUK2gBde3wPzAhbZ7d_MAHCttiO7rEWtQtmUVIejoshwkybq_hfJ0dea1pfb6NQHtxBPrWH1F7dnj_5Q74YeaC1P3BWpEj-f6KKDxOwyTLkA5Hxg/w422-h640/summers%20at%20the%20saint.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Summers at the Saint by Mary Kay Andrews</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: May 7, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">Welcome to the St. Cecelia, a landmark hotel on the coast of Georgia, where traditions run deep and scandals run even deeper. . . .</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Everyone refers to the St. Cecelia as “the Saint.” If you grew up coming here, you were “a Saint.” If you came from the wrong side of the river, you were “an Ain’t.” Traci Eddings was one of those outsiders whose family wasn’t rich enough or connected enough to vacation here. But she could work here. One fateful summer she did, and married the boss’s son. Now, she’s the widowed owner of the hotel, determined to see it return to its glory days, even as staff shortages and financial troubles threaten to ruin it. Plus, her greedy and unscrupulous brother-in-law wants to make sure she fails. Enlisting a motley crew of recently hired summer help―including the daughter of her estranged best friend―Traci has one summer season to turn it around. But new information about a long-ago drowning at the hotel threatens to come to light, and the tragic death of one of their own brings Traci to the brink of despair.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Traci Eddings has her back against the pink-painted wall of this beloved institution. And it will take all the wits and guts she has to see wrongs put to right, to see guilty parties put in their place, and maybe even to find a new romance along the way. Told with Mary Kay Andrew’s warmth, humor, knack for twists, and eye for delicious detail about human nature, Summers at the Saint is a beach read with depth and heart.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-31612243706278862402024-03-11T09:20:00.000-07:002024-03-11T09:20:00.147-07:00Monday of Spring Break<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">We've headed to Boston for spring break! We'll be back on Wednesday and the three full days we are there should be packed full of sightseeing and good food. I'm hoping for some reading time on the plane and have packed several books along with my kindle. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've read some books that weren't all that amazing, but I am wondering if part of that is because of having a bit of a book hangover after Lonesome Dove. The Book of Doors has been an amazing read, and I feel like I am finally back to my normal reading after that. </span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-49946491339989284732024-03-07T22:00:00.000-08:002024-03-09T09:20:26.077-08:00Friday Five: Spring Break Is Here<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVB4Z3-ZNMwwJaRyxGFj_2-QdSGXqu8ZX-UDuSx8F-DBLCykTF7UbbEBHBfpcuDZNHT7rUjp8A7ZZmxymiq16qGszoiDcLmZ_Tk9PvsirkFM9KNmjstfxZcuswSkUI0CKRNfP5TQAbJcr-E9O-KuBQOqflsv6Pz71TztyKXJZrtT7i1kN_H5nPVV2gjw/s320/friday%20five.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRVB4Z3-ZNMwwJaRyxGFj_2-QdSGXqu8ZX-UDuSx8F-DBLCykTF7UbbEBHBfpcuDZNHT7rUjp8A7ZZmxymiq16qGszoiDcLmZ_Tk9PvsirkFM9KNmjstfxZcuswSkUI0CKRNfP5TQAbJcr-E9O-KuBQOqflsv6Pz71TztyKXJZrtT7i1kN_H5nPVV2gjw/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=855098012&cid=13658&pcid=13658&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3ACategories%3ADresses&cpos=8&cexp=2859&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D13658&cvar=25399&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24030708756409785131183&ccam=31413#pdp-page-content"> Eyelet Tiered Mini Shirtdress</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7csO47fqDsS9KJ8tzRWx2KVzmlUcoLyC5JWHzxqxEg0FbzdXtCQq036Jrpd_3Z2ndrL6SgokEfL97yZKGkoMSkkyc3r4tLUBWv8z0gEWwe4LjqJjj1J6nTVHgDJMPWYveKnlXaEcydHt0S7-84vd9OL2Hzg25WO-frGKp4GmFMqb8l_QMxSZ8DQZcmQs/s681/eyelet%20dress.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="517" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7csO47fqDsS9KJ8tzRWx2KVzmlUcoLyC5JWHzxqxEg0FbzdXtCQq036Jrpd_3Z2ndrL6SgokEfL97yZKGkoMSkkyc3r4tLUBWv8z0gEWwe4LjqJjj1J6nTVHgDJMPWYveKnlXaEcydHt0S7-84vd9OL2Hzg25WO-frGKp4GmFMqb8l_QMxSZ8DQZcmQs/w486-h640/eyelet%20dress.png" width="486" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/fpmovement/shop/pippa-packable-pullover-puffer/?category=pippa-collection&color=047&type=REGULAR&quantity=1">Pippa Packable Pullover Puffer</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKncY_bab8rbNiCMpx6JqyX0-Con1cYYCGkCAVAdN9MI4MIs9ATnM7Tb2Gt7p1WEhnKNZCVH2ZtCd_PvPb42FBDJB3KOh3EJfaSL4CwCPvCbE42VzPNCMzor5vLrbBhxllqF0q3SqamFTR1H9xnKaIstBB6LgEtne_l4i42D62sYzLjawSdt8mTvuMzDI/s589/pippa.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="589" data-original-width="446" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKncY_bab8rbNiCMpx6JqyX0-Con1cYYCGkCAVAdN9MI4MIs9ATnM7Tb2Gt7p1WEhnKNZCVH2ZtCd_PvPb42FBDJB3KOh3EJfaSL4CwCPvCbE42VzPNCMzor5vLrbBhxllqF0q3SqamFTR1H9xnKaIstBB6LgEtne_l4i42D62sYzLjawSdt8mTvuMzDI/w484-h640/pippa.png" width="484" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/the-great-lakes-pullover-sweatshirt?category=womens-tops&color=030&type=REGULAR&viewcode=b&quantity=1">The Great Lakes Pullover Sweatshirt</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGm2TEljTyXnABIPxVWLIMg5L5fEJrZdP5LYJpK0a_wesXYdhCdjO-srO-CBDHsnaZVX6LrUX9VfAe6xzX8TqbMAQlOnhndtK3KU45jDoVqXtrT_9GPrMJO8jaBVW3Ohk4lc1LaTW7j-yF7spv-qHNtpimZI0-mlfz-Y3Z6z2WZUWRg0O82GevMUPOJA/s593/michigan.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="392" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOGm2TEljTyXnABIPxVWLIMg5L5fEJrZdP5LYJpK0a_wesXYdhCdjO-srO-CBDHsnaZVX6LrUX9VfAe6xzX8TqbMAQlOnhndtK3KU45jDoVqXtrT_9GPrMJO8jaBVW3Ohk4lc1LaTW7j-yF7spv-qHNtpimZI0-mlfz-Y3Z6z2WZUWRg0O82GevMUPOJA/w424-h640/michigan.png" width="424" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=533636062&vid=1&searchText=endless+high+rise+pant#pdp-page-content">Endless High Rise Pant</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQj-XOAwlu1OnIsDYg7ldBdw4Dai6jGTWVKzLnaEicfxF0ccooHiC9vJl4IJxPPwf7Vgts7GuswMf1H5fn32dgoCbGgHga_aAzU67ukXaSfnLwQU0sF1RsTWS5Hdfbt0Ub3Mg-3kdL403VGG9sgpESiufVUTvi_HlGJ7JmtMscg0JNg9SSJRTNBehmzbs/s596/endless.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="443" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQj-XOAwlu1OnIsDYg7ldBdw4Dai6jGTWVKzLnaEicfxF0ccooHiC9vJl4IJxPPwf7Vgts7GuswMf1H5fn32dgoCbGgHga_aAzU67ukXaSfnLwQU0sF1RsTWS5Hdfbt0Ub3Mg-3kdL403VGG9sgpESiufVUTvi_HlGJ7JmtMscg0JNg9SSJRTNBehmzbs/w476-h640/endless.png" width="476" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/the-emmett-wide-leg-crop-pant-welt-pocket-edition-NP839.html">The Emmett Wide-Leg Crop Pant: Welt Pocket Edition</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2ssYEyd4jzAY-TVgWbZp8wej2ne7vwJFAlK66u7zjWrHwuWj3FiPmd612fay484GGjrbHU3lZQrARsh2iSLI1B8s6zPhXyKh7dZjfe-lGEh1TKHptO642hiao2S0pCzal6smDgPxoKMwC6WhH3e3IvnZY7_tIpCy05xRqjy4swwBUoJBAYFYeD5ed-g/s873/welt.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="873" data-original-width="715" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh2ssYEyd4jzAY-TVgWbZp8wej2ne7vwJFAlK66u7zjWrHwuWj3FiPmd612fay484GGjrbHU3lZQrARsh2iSLI1B8s6zPhXyKh7dZjfe-lGEh1TKHptO642hiao2S0pCzal6smDgPxoKMwC6WhH3e3IvnZY7_tIpCy05xRqjy4swwBUoJBAYFYeD5ed-g/w524-h640/welt.png" width="524" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://www.dillards.com/p/eliza-j-round-neck-short-sleeve-lace-sheath-dress/513800277">Round Neck Short Sleeve Floral Lace Sheath Dress</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDq_p7GgBQ_9T5WXJMrMrTWFcc1GH1mq3AQe89z78onbE__t2mns99j89R6DCTPyhm0Mehq6Wcr1p_8uPIbP3vkrkRlsH2qpdacg8QtgOdY6r8mGWGrkslcilYK1-YO3F9gP9GCUSh_PaTIi559h9tuTBVNEltQm7jv-LUGUgSnzuIx0z4VyC39SAmhs/s710/sheath.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="509" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDq_p7GgBQ_9T5WXJMrMrTWFcc1GH1mq3AQe89z78onbE__t2mns99j89R6DCTPyhm0Mehq6Wcr1p_8uPIbP3vkrkRlsH2qpdacg8QtgOdY6r8mGWGrkslcilYK1-YO3F9gP9GCUSh_PaTIi559h9tuTBVNEltQm7jv-LUGUgSnzuIx0z4VyC39SAmhs/w458-h640/sheath.png" width="458" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/pants/girlfriend-chino/printed-high-rise-girlfriend-chino-pant/MF181?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=gatlin-green-antique-na&colorProductCode=BU442">Printed High Rise Girlfriend Chino Pant</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLK_Lr88OgT6myLx7qckDRG1EfcL8fVteFxGDxNy8M1ARg9hmS0la3OVmuOK0tXk-agNTN865Py1K9mS7B5v7ZcGxiOX2GYtTrhXnYC40y9-1mTJRbwcT1ADtD5LiYUAehF66JbkwldlEUNTsJPW8ZtCRqiPMCVCVK6fzgJzZvUZ95YzhDDOwePooKqzI/s741/dotted%20pants.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLK_Lr88OgT6myLx7qckDRG1EfcL8fVteFxGDxNy8M1ARg9hmS0la3OVmuOK0tXk-agNTN865Py1K9mS7B5v7ZcGxiOX2GYtTrhXnYC40y9-1mTJRbwcT1ADtD5LiYUAehF66JbkwldlEUNTsJPW8ZtCRqiPMCVCVK6fzgJzZvUZ95YzhDDOwePooKqzI/w530-h640/dotted%20pants.png" width="530" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/m/womens/categories/clothing/shirts-and-tops/button-ups/striped-puff-sleeve-button-up/MF498?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=antique-navy-white&colorProductCode=BY334">Striped Puff Sleeve Button Up</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZwA1MlsiP5yj060ZcxysPcVWhBtau6Pbkdly_0yBzJIk1gtGav3ZC42kQ-EEnAAe7eh2MG9FaWvtjVdLD4q5P1sM3dRLmF6GPLfhRbrMIVLHQ6Snb0JjZfEgTs65SZdTxL3yelRiS4LD71mXpE60m0fMxeeFyw6k0G7We8NdQb96tCNiFzj2h3KZgQI/s767/striped%20puff%20sleeve.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="612" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsZwA1MlsiP5yj060ZcxysPcVWhBtau6Pbkdly_0yBzJIk1gtGav3ZC42kQ-EEnAAe7eh2MG9FaWvtjVdLD4q5P1sM3dRLmF6GPLfhRbrMIVLHQ6Snb0JjZfEgTs65SZdTxL3yelRiS4LD71mXpE60m0fMxeeFyw6k0G7We8NdQb96tCNiFzj2h3KZgQI/w510-h640/striped%20puff%20sleeve.png" width="510" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/sweatshirts-and-sweatpants/sweatshirts/striped-terry-half-zip-pullover/BW830?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=light-grey-white&colorProductCode=BW830">Striped Terry Half-Zip Pullover</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaK-fL0J9aQK57yAldOuzoe0oFf3YJzFz7DkVr5-6S2OKuYilveRmynZuOngPxwNJmtWCJdi3YMwHM0TwlGMSoosgd_25QFaKlmlZMfs9bOrq_La-f87-17VWyWGHKiggi7fnsza-hVG5d9Uoh33unl2LBN8FEG6_XYx2XEwY4EVLXshS29qc16Jg6400/s661/terry.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="661" data-original-width="610" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaK-fL0J9aQK57yAldOuzoe0oFf3YJzFz7DkVr5-6S2OKuYilveRmynZuOngPxwNJmtWCJdi3YMwHM0TwlGMSoosgd_25QFaKlmlZMfs9bOrq_La-f87-17VWyWGHKiggi7fnsza-hVG5d9Uoh33unl2LBN8FEG6_XYx2XEwY4EVLXshS29qc16Jg6400/w590-h640/terry.png" width="590" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMcrpE3yb0bnW_9Rf9e8Oxu1SCAMiCGZyH0bJFjReRhMZfmTm8D03I2byAMmCJbJh0dalE0JxWDKpBfeRAPVZGVyre9ntXUXs3eJHcSHTJWXq1DJxT8pi9979HCv5kQuROBeizs8XXiQwFGWQQ69wj5SY8Krm6GXJMzvc3rKAlTeHhjOmQxEOSMexjAw/s300/feud.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="240" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMcrpE3yb0bnW_9Rf9e8Oxu1SCAMiCGZyH0bJFjReRhMZfmTm8D03I2byAMmCJbJh0dalE0JxWDKpBfeRAPVZGVyre9ntXUXs3eJHcSHTJWXq1DJxT8pi9979HCv5kQuROBeizs8XXiQwFGWQQ69wj5SY8Krm6GXJMzvc3rKAlTeHhjOmQxEOSMexjAw/s1600/feud.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YabKNs66eeg" width="320" youtube-src-id="YabKNs66eeg"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-33185489772360909722024-03-07T07:54:00.000-08:002024-03-07T07:54:42.537-08:00Middle Grade Historical Fiction<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">February really was a month full of historical fiction. I picked up this book after seeing Janssen at EverydayReading post on instagram that she was reading it aloud to her daughters. It had been on a TBR on my desk at school for far too long.</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbNOh86kr-BqbFl-7E1AqAcAj_SK-femDhjC1YME16LSo7ePvLdhnkXauMkTlBg-hXwWFcY5IyQzreVLS0j3pimuawkeE0f0ligJe06DzVjZyCau1-SL804Vu8iNocpXqebePVJHLcw0vOYxTRs84fuRAHvaZj4C6GB6pP5MFdhJktP765T5xf3rD45I/s400/the%20star%20that%20always%20stays.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="267" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzbNOh86kr-BqbFl-7E1AqAcAj_SK-femDhjC1YME16LSo7ePvLdhnkXauMkTlBg-hXwWFcY5IyQzreVLS0j3pimuawkeE0f0ligJe06DzVjZyCau1-SL804Vu8iNocpXqebePVJHLcw0vOYxTRs84fuRAHvaZj4C6GB6pP5MFdhJktP765T5xf3rD45I/w428-h640/the%20star%20that%20always%20stays.jpg" width="428" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's 1914 and Norvia has spent her childhood on Beaver Island hearing about her Ojibwe heritage from her grandfather. After her parents divorce and her mother remarries, relocating the family to the city, Norvia is told to keep her native heritage a secret.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now she has a stepfather and stepbrother, Vernon along with exciting things like automobiles, soda shops and movies. WWI is looming, but Norvia wants this to be the best year yet as she dreams of going on to high school.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I loved this one. I loved the setting on the island and small town. I loved Norvia's stepfather who was kind and patient and wanted the best for his own children and stepchildren. I loved that this one incorporated some faith in it as well without it seeming preachy. And I loved that this one was inspired by Anna Rose Johnson's family history.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This one was a five star read!</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-54053664467544185392024-03-05T22:00:00.000-08:002024-03-05T22:00:00.140-08:00Waiting on Wednesday: Darling Girls<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9at0gl4rBuAb2mzGyYQiYNKPQ21BCFbCzSGfc527iw0Mu2LLWm0tq65jLTGLOa2cyLJWVUVwIvjWyv4NekQbg_Gd8HN8MOUMndZIzftanEfGNh3sY_iFtkDVcodPI86fvttdWbU9h6TDQLZmjKuU4GUXGVASiBpz7U-TptIPg-tObbwRXeqXoZxSPoI/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9at0gl4rBuAb2mzGyYQiYNKPQ21BCFbCzSGfc527iw0Mu2LLWm0tq65jLTGLOa2cyLJWVUVwIvjWyv4NekQbg_Gd8HN8MOUMndZIzftanEfGNh3sY_iFtkDVcodPI86fvttdWbU9h6TDQLZmjKuU4GUXGVASiBpz7U-TptIPg-tObbwRXeqXoZxSPoI/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released title I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDXn2ibE6rH4JzjppWyvSRGooQifzc4VRT7kTQbTegnaUpAFgwd4WeWomMQd0Ce26S_I_X9QSyoVceTaH6g2Npi8-MBmeRN2m16N-1LzPSjuBwK3zHdLBOWPbdXVpcd35bIV1rZxZOH6W7KnDuLdzvv0y6_lVEj3w407T6l_nK1tBa1mqFeiEWV9cs74/s1500/darling%20girls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="981" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDXn2ibE6rH4JzjppWyvSRGooQifzc4VRT7kTQbTegnaUpAFgwd4WeWomMQd0Ce26S_I_X9QSyoVceTaH6g2Npi8-MBmeRN2m16N-1LzPSjuBwK3zHdLBOWPbdXVpcd35bIV1rZxZOH6W7KnDuLdzvv0y6_lVEj3w407T6l_nK1tBa1mqFeiEWV9cs74/w418-h640/darling%20girls.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: April 23, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">Get ready for another twisty domestic thriller from the</span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;"> New York Times </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">bestselling author of THE SOULMATE.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />From the outside, Alicia, Jessica and Norah might seem like ordinary women you'd meet on the street any day of the week. Sure, Jessica has a little OCD and Norah has some anger issues. And Alicia has low self-esteem that manifests itself in surprising ways. But these three have a bond that no one can fully understand. It's a bond that takes them back decades, to when they were girls, and they lived on a farm with a foster mother named Miss Fairchild. Miss Fairchild had rules. Miss Fairchild could be unpredictable. And Miss Fairchild was never, ever to be crossed. In a moment of desperation, the three broke away from Miss Fairchild, and they thought they were free. But the reach of someone with such power is long, and even though they never saw her again, she was always somewhere in the shadows of their minds. When bones are discovered buried under the farmhouse of their childhood, they are called in by the police to tell what they know. Against their will, they are brought back to the past, and to Miss Fairchild herself. DARLING GIRLS asks the questions: what are we capable of when in a desperate place? How much can we hide the demons inside us? And can the past ever truly be buried?</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-1582885529381959402024-03-04T22:00:00.000-08:002024-03-04T22:00:00.136-08:00NonFiction Tuesday: Upcoming Release: Challenger<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love nonfiction books and there are certain topics that I am especially excited to read about. The Challenger disaster occurred when I was in middle school and I have been fascinated by this tragedy ever since.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrApVUhSexeYu29HRFQdJxHZ5Mrz4JT7X-WcqA9PUFQFLgKeR66TQ-Sh3p1jtc7_gL3xXpYINERDIXA8txeCwLiEcbaAvvOKHOJeaEnOKyIWCDimMjsHvdl7ZOxoyTKAu-KCBqvkCcLNVyGzoc0WEB6kedseHG9ze7luLMZ1CWp_qNUtEFQ_Rn44GL9s/s320/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="320" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTrApVUhSexeYu29HRFQdJxHZ5Mrz4JT7X-WcqA9PUFQFLgKeR66TQ-Sh3p1jtc7_gL3xXpYINERDIXA8txeCwLiEcbaAvvOKHOJeaEnOKyIWCDimMjsHvdl7ZOxoyTKAu-KCBqvkCcLNVyGzoc0WEB6kedseHG9ze7luLMZ1CWp_qNUtEFQ_Rn44GL9s/s1600/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's title: Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: May 14, 2024</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDiXKiMOKdwjyliUK4fGbmZdG_0YaSRYWZL8AEt5C_DuFm_QbHzGtTG93IVarPJOO1zCnKNp9qSWO5ui6daaQsdnOEXw3-VirP7mDUiCqjVc2H6kmngzLetGxzgSQEYctO2dq88PuyylFdmADaVb3PY9-omUVQh0-pry1qpElFt3VAhvsDVjXERiJaZw/s1500/challenger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiDiXKiMOKdwjyliUK4fGbmZdG_0YaSRYWZL8AEt5C_DuFm_QbHzGtTG93IVarPJOO1zCnKNp9qSWO5ui6daaQsdnOEXw3-VirP7mDUiCqjVc2H6kmngzLetGxzgSQEYctO2dq88PuyylFdmADaVb3PY9-omUVQh0-pry1qpElFt3VAhvsDVjXERiJaZw/w424-h640/challenger.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon: </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">From the </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">New York Times </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">bestselling author of </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Midnight in Chernobyl </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">comes the definitive, dramatic, minute-by-minute story of the </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Challenger </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">disaster, based on fascinating in-depth reporting and new archival research—a riveting history that reads like a thriller.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />On January 28, 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Challenger </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Challenger </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">disaster is a defining moment in twentieth-century history—one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened, and why, has never been told.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Based on extensive archival research and meticulous, original reporting, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">follows a handful of central protagonists—including each of the seven members of the doomed crew—through the years leading up to the accident, and offers a detailed account of the tragedy itself and the investigation afterward. It’s a compelling tale of ambition and ingenuity undermined by political cynicism and cost-cutting in the interests of burnishing national prestige; of hubris and heroism; and of an investigation driven by leakers and whistleblowers determined to bring the truth to light. Throughout, there are the ominous warning signs of a tragedy to come, recognized but then ignored, and later hidden from the public.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Higginbotham reveals the history of the shuttle program and the lives of men and women whose stories have been overshadowed by the disaster, as well as the designers, engineers, and test pilots who struggled against the odds to get the first shuttle into space. A masterful blend of riveting human drama and fascinating and absorbing science, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Challenger </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">identifies a turning point in history—and brings to life an even more complex and astonishing story than we remember.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-55647243734594136882024-03-04T04:01:00.000-08:002024-03-04T04:01:36.218-08:00Monday Mini-Reviews: Historical Fiction<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">I have long claimed that historical fiction is my favorite genre and yet when I look back at the end of the year, I am always surprised by how little of it I read. I think this year might be a different story. I have been picking up more historical fiction (as opposed to buying historical fiction books that just sit on my TBR) and thoroughly enjoying them.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAgVzSJrcCHfiaA0eu-yO61cuy7W7JySDAFmcf1bAypxxa7mw198B7SF6zkLLDEMJ9QJimkWCfdFCobRQ4N-EeulZVO9pKioLxkhSsViJMWWiW2C5rlU-lh8ohFDQ0895pCgVYuUdPzHs6DD_LhkqmKOIZ26m_jGILkUQoFNplhi3nLccb1d7FRHMJV8/s772/historical%20fiction%202024.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="767" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBAgVzSJrcCHfiaA0eu-yO61cuy7W7JySDAFmcf1bAypxxa7mw198B7SF6zkLLDEMJ9QJimkWCfdFCobRQ4N-EeulZVO9pKioLxkhSsViJMWWiW2C5rlU-lh8ohFDQ0895pCgVYuUdPzHs6DD_LhkqmKOIZ26m_jGILkUQoFNplhi3nLccb1d7FRHMJV8/w636-h640/historical%20fiction%202024.1.jpg" width="636" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Wild and Heavenly Place by Robin Oliviera is a love story of sorts. Samuel is in awe of Hailey MacIntyre's beauty and when he rescues her brother from a speeding carriage, the two instantly have a connection. But then Hailey's father relocates them from Scotland to Seattle, a new city where he believes he can find a job. As Hailey leaves she yells to Samuel to remember Washington Territory, and Sam, who is raising his young sister, tries to find a way to get there himself. What I loved about this one: the Seattle setting as the city is just developing and the love story between Hailey and Samuel.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The General and Julia by Jon Clinch- Ulysses S Grant writes his memoirs as his death approaches. He shares different critical stories from his life in an effort to leave his family with some financial security as he lays dying from cancer. What I loved about this one: I knew very little about Grant or his wife Julia Dent and I found my interest piqued. His character is something I want to know more about as he fought for equal rights for blacks and against the Ku Klux Klan.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill- this is a debut novel set in 1990s Texas and WWII Japan, Lia and her grandmother find themselves sharing a bedroom at her parents' house during a pivotal time in both of their lives. Lia, a promising architect, has returned home after a situation at work, leaving her job. Mineko tells Lia stories about her early life in Japan and the man she loved before she married Lia's grandfather. What I loved about this one: the relationship between grandmother and granddaughter and the WWII stories</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry- this American classic consumed a lot of reading time in February. I don't think this is a five star read for me, but once I finally got into the story (which took quite a while), I was invested in the characters. There are lots of characters which also made it a little more difficult at the beginning, but I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the men who drove cattle from Lonesome Dove to Montana and the rough life they lived. What I loved about this one: I fell in love with the female characters whose lives were so challenging, especially Clara. I also loved the landscape and open country that I could picture as I read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These four were all winners. I'm trying to read more memoirs in March, so I expect I'll have fewer historical fiction reads this month.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-32126546219659736862024-02-27T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-27T22:00:00.132-08:00Waiting on Wednesday: Becoming Madam Secretary<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NxJfVCHxgyIIx9trV16n0Dd07kY7VFK9Lc8y-ZZRqwkZZE52P2DX3UVCERLYR3CthqLpXGOdYIXxrJCu8ETFbAQGP7c8FyQ83Kbtd5Zi8H6ZzKGI7h_dOFmfURjqwpYjE2STdTPMM3iHbX3j7Tyv3F3414QwpsBXZKXOgbqUf-XDlS3jhgAhRiN7_AE/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3NxJfVCHxgyIIx9trV16n0Dd07kY7VFK9Lc8y-ZZRqwkZZE52P2DX3UVCERLYR3CthqLpXGOdYIXxrJCu8ETFbAQGP7c8FyQ83Kbtd5Zi8H6ZzKGI7h_dOFmfURjqwpYjE2STdTPMM3iHbX3j7Tyv3F3414QwpsBXZKXOgbqUf-XDlS3jhgAhRiN7_AE/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be published book I can't wait to read. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2JrnY72GbzGJX2yq22-Ao9yDW6XCJIDtG6J804xuErUsLpRuIo66eyd3OSk5RnuzYuHzPLZ0oam9_-CBAcuWSkYq85xQgZYEC-sbpdAQi_ByRAZ14BT2yuoGPrIXLBvwTJCkaYFEzjBMwqQMv-yuh7Lk_kokhVc-YoWalJRfZ-GR_U7Dh9A0NWyg3E0/s1500/becoming%20madam%20brouwer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw2JrnY72GbzGJX2yq22-Ao9yDW6XCJIDtG6J804xuErUsLpRuIo66eyd3OSk5RnuzYuHzPLZ0oam9_-CBAcuWSkYq85xQgZYEC-sbpdAQi_ByRAZ14BT2yuoGPrIXLBvwTJCkaYFEzjBMwqQMv-yuh7Lk_kokhVc-YoWalJRfZ-GR_U7Dh9A0NWyg3E0/w426-h640/becoming%20madam%20brouwer.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Becoming Madam Secretary by Stephanie Dray</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: March 12, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">She took on titans, battled generals, and changed the world as we know it…<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">New York Times </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">bestselling author Stephanie Dray returns with a captivating and dramatic new novel about an American heroine Frances Perkins.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Raised on tales of her revolutionary ancestors, Frances Perkins arrives in New York City at the turn of the century, armed with her trusty parasol and an unyielding determination to make a difference.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />When she’s not working with children in the crowded tenements in Hell’s Kitchen, Frances throws herself into the social scene in Greenwich Village, befriending an eclectic group of politicians, artists, and activists, including the millionaire socialite Mary Harriman Rumsey, the flirtatious budding author Sinclair Lewis, and the brilliant but troubled reformer Paul Wilson, with whom she falls deeply in love.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But when Frances meets a young lawyer named Franklin Delano Roosevelt at a tea dance, sparks fly in all the wrong directions. She thinks he’s a rich, arrogant dilettante who gets by on a handsome face and a famous name. He thinks she’s a priggish bluestocking and insufferable do-gooder. Neither knows it yet, but over the next twenty years, they will form a historic partnership that will carry them both to the White House.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Frances is destined to rise in a political world dominated by men, facing down the Great Depression as FDR’s most trusted lieutenant—even as she struggles to balance the demands of a public career with marriage and motherhood. And when vicious political attacks mount and personal tragedies threaten to derail her ambitions, she must decide what she’s willing to do—and what she’s willing to sacrifice—to save a nation.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-54194814937171334702024-02-22T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-22T22:00:00.275-08:00Friday Five: Feeling Like Spring<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This has been a long week. I was sick much of last weekend and even took Monday off to recover. Tuesday and Thursday were twelve hour days since there were parent/teacher conferences. I am happy that today is a day off! I've got house cleaning to get done and books to read. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">It has been spring-like again here and I am noticing more warm weather clothes. (I am also noticing some great sales on winter items that I'm finding hard to turn down). </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the things that caught my eye this week:</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3K4Nc7P1F0Lo6k7cpVwPCyARK6zYzNdXmpBpXfP23SOLx0QGFumjT7tQOCeTD5dArm5STYnSgR50HIHhZA4rXtRpxCseTJgnqITXz4a8aMKHsgZYw5nyJFEQOdO2pfSXgIfVujlibrYo8QZB-Na5vATGoE6nNGjr42duPo-DLFhyphenhyphenwlotAqMH710eBx0/s320/friday%20five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU3K4Nc7P1F0Lo6k7cpVwPCyARK6zYzNdXmpBpXfP23SOLx0QGFumjT7tQOCeTD5dArm5STYnSgR50HIHhZA4rXtRpxCseTJgnqITXz4a8aMKHsgZYw5nyJFEQOdO2pfSXgIfVujlibrYo8QZB-Na5vATGoE6nNGjr42duPo-DLFhyphenhyphenwlotAqMH710eBx0/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=891173032&cid=13658&pcid=13658&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3ACategories%3ADresses&cpos=6&cexp=2859&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D13658&cvar=25411&ctype=Listing&cpid=res24022216612533600354815&ccam=30940#pdp-page-content">Tie Knot Mini TShirt Dress</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctbX0ASatq-hRc0w1A_rxeKcH_dr5m96YOqqbz3s_7-vLhaqwBHoaFzd7uQYD4FQwjBIi3r149-HVzzH-6b-Cob04HDhKiu8g5aVZeTuaArX403GZcaPF_QnTdyAEq_pXeF2woKT1aRuQwpRlx91a8b3vRzew2EyKr_9kofj_jRmOt7b2f2eRjbiQlHg/s680/tie%20knot%20dress.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="498" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctbX0ASatq-hRc0w1A_rxeKcH_dr5m96YOqqbz3s_7-vLhaqwBHoaFzd7uQYD4FQwjBIi3r149-HVzzH-6b-Cob04HDhKiu8g5aVZeTuaArX403GZcaPF_QnTdyAEq_pXeF2woKT1aRuQwpRlx91a8b3vRzew2EyKr_9kofj_jRmOt7b2f2eRjbiQlHg/w468-h640/tie%20knot%20dress.png" width="468" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/the-larsen-blazer-in-plaid-99107238219.html">The Larsen Blazer in Plaid</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfwOqfbjaowsvw1vzSbkewcxZi52O85LbrZNFL-eQBnmYg7dldfDoC9tdrMDC6PFrwDoeO5g9nA20Orl5Nm5SNDB_QVoybLUOD7nxgAwsLnkQmYHSqM1y0HjshItUFZgXup_v4r5w3oYm5VveebgDrttf_PEr0lHlZOA8dgObXwfdCicxHy4lgFnJhn4/s806/glen%20blazer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVfwOqfbjaowsvw1vzSbkewcxZi52O85LbrZNFL-eQBnmYg7dldfDoC9tdrMDC6PFrwDoeO5g9nA20Orl5Nm5SNDB_QVoybLUOD7nxgAwsLnkQmYHSqM1y0HjshItUFZgXup_v4r5w3oYm5VveebgDrttf_PEr0lHlZOA8dgObXwfdCicxHy4lgFnJhn4/w560-h640/glen%20blazer.png" width="560" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://evereve.com/meg-wide-leg-57866-c#color=10">Meg Wide Leg</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihC4KLo6kdGZvEwfWILVNcBimrr2h9zkwK9ABWhyphenhyphent11gWBF10DjD36iWJ25fz5QwCaLxWeDCreAHUQgvQhKzxl2tEzRP5e1B1z80L9jmQnaGRhnAAXe1S77WhXmAJ-sEf4VbSsTlCmQFUmmCgT-M5kNqhWVnW2GmLsoOfvt86_5fjYNLDbR9J9KHvHTOU/s799/meg%20wide.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="799" data-original-width="555" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihC4KLo6kdGZvEwfWILVNcBimrr2h9zkwK9ABWhyphenhyphent11gWBF10DjD36iWJ25fz5QwCaLxWeDCreAHUQgvQhKzxl2tEzRP5e1B1z80L9jmQnaGRhnAAXe1S77WhXmAJ-sEf4VbSsTlCmQFUmmCgT-M5kNqhWVnW2GmLsoOfvt86_5fjYNLDbR9J9KHvHTOU/w444-h640/meg%20wide.png" width="444" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://piperandscoot.com/collections/tops/products/the-cason-ruffle-detail-blouse-in-blue-multi">Cason Ruffle Detail Blouse in Blue Midi</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvddDKQVbH_InzAX1WXr4XSuMuqOyMwNaDFacwxz1WVYetQ1PVkc7_Q9Qiiu4t6-gDwCM7uxhXy6iAexhRWzgFjP1PpoSolFnIsxoAt7OLGMSSM1gZ3r1azQFQ33A-Vc_6znfMwByxrdZTGfUBG7TSA5WHUMKJDOSLhcxktfZQzDC52xN5Zn7FQXRRnKA/s908/blue%20midi.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvddDKQVbH_InzAX1WXr4XSuMuqOyMwNaDFacwxz1WVYetQ1PVkc7_Q9Qiiu4t6-gDwCM7uxhXy6iAexhRWzgFjP1PpoSolFnIsxoAt7OLGMSSM1gZ3r1azQFQ33A-Vc_6znfMwByxrdZTGfUBG7TSA5WHUMKJDOSLhcxktfZQzDC52xN5Zn7FQXRRnKA/w470-h640/blue%20midi.png" width="470" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://fahertybrand.com/products/native-knitter-kinship-cardigan-kinship?variant=40551597670469">Native Knitter Kinship Cardigan</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWb4EXO9BHE-Bb94UE8VgZBpvLoLSQnrcyEpfUHwBCrKQR8n_LdI4NGc_JAdpqD-oXBos75G0vljp4ZJO2q_Lx6vI4Rp55qLOGerN0S-QiezX2_kv9NVYZhmbPVbnKYfDV7kCrqVW6b9To5l-KWXrSwZ67dWqiFlO8tspRHoO6BLI7QKu1ITEWciWntVg/s742/native%20knitter.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="742" data-original-width="694" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWb4EXO9BHE-Bb94UE8VgZBpvLoLSQnrcyEpfUHwBCrKQR8n_LdI4NGc_JAdpqD-oXBos75G0vljp4ZJO2q_Lx6vI4Rp55qLOGerN0S-QiezX2_kv9NVYZhmbPVbnKYfDV7kCrqVW6b9To5l-KWXrSwZ67dWqiFlO8tspRHoO6BLI7QKu1ITEWciWntVg/w598-h640/native%20knitter.png" width="598" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/ruffle-hem-shirtdress-in-cotton-poplin/BR461?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=white&colorProductCode=BR461">Ruffle Hem Shirtdress in Cotton Poplin</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflDT7viYI9DH0cET46wagVeUnOAhpL0nVffE06h87SAfapUR-mpdyZXTPEMM5WkJNbAjQC9GvuL4VOAp_K7ER_mbI3CCWAggQ7vOOJvOFz_snUbbOIulGZAY-nYK5Lw3dMhD-Av8_EAwq_Vi9M7_Mf0c0RcaGcf7YAeT2i6h_7VDTzUyBXthyphenhyphenKyAuIq4/s808/linen%20cotton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="561" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgflDT7viYI9DH0cET46wagVeUnOAhpL0nVffE06h87SAfapUR-mpdyZXTPEMM5WkJNbAjQC9GvuL4VOAp_K7ER_mbI3CCWAggQ7vOOJvOFz_snUbbOIulGZAY-nYK5Lw3dMhD-Av8_EAwq_Vi9M7_Mf0c0RcaGcf7YAeT2i6h_7VDTzUyBXthyphenhyphenKyAuIq4/w444-h640/linen%20cotton.png" width="444" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://www.jjill.com/product/tretorn-nyliteplus-sneakers-237411-1?color=7KG&searchTerm=tretorn"> Tretorn Nylite Plus Sneaker</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgcSUzQzsRu1U21crGjQ7pUcsDoD3L1KsmmVVXcASpdTKCG6LT85ZFH9_XKhY2DFFkzaRybvlgysscV5MQfGSPMJgeF5TycRVoHxYf-cRVgLV0dTu1SL_AyQCDKXEHKJkS7cpXGik-LhX9y_2OOdtlm9UveDJIjRlRoKVKqo2GzmM-g1z6niPzuu4nPc/s617/tretorn.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIgcSUzQzsRu1U21crGjQ7pUcsDoD3L1KsmmVVXcASpdTKCG6LT85ZFH9_XKhY2DFFkzaRybvlgysscV5MQfGSPMJgeF5TycRVoHxYf-cRVgLV0dTu1SL_AyQCDKXEHKJkS7cpXGik-LhX9y_2OOdtlm9UveDJIjRlRoKVKqo2GzmM-g1z6niPzuu4nPc/w464-h640/tretorn.png" width="464" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://www.marinelayer.com/products/vintage-terry-graphic-sweatshirt?_pos=2&_sid=fac6025f9&_ss=r&variant=40628975697994">Vintage Terry Graphic Sweatshirt</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemg3FS8lMEFi_PgDKmMNApLRVU302HX1ZFyw-Lw7wa-XDveFNuyASBAeClpjlDdzAT2nYmK0Xo8o8yINWeDaCTuk7-QpsifsOu6VYCrwQAiV5h_vYSDcnE5JygoQIxigqIy0M-0-P8gpjRawr8lPQ1477LJRVSTkrEE825KnuLwXTsyxjC5S_mEf70bI/s697/vintage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="697" data-original-width="588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjemg3FS8lMEFi_PgDKmMNApLRVU302HX1ZFyw-Lw7wa-XDveFNuyASBAeClpjlDdzAT2nYmK0Xo8o8yINWeDaCTuk7-QpsifsOu6VYCrwQAiV5h_vYSDcnE5JygoQIxigqIy0M-0-P8gpjRawr8lPQ1477LJRVSTkrEE825KnuLwXTsyxjC5S_mEf70bI/w540-h640/vintage.png" width="540" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. <a href="https://evereve.com/eleanor-utility-dress-59311-c#color=10">Eleanor Utility Dress</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_17hQbp3Guux1eIZ7iVgwJtIyO-gVjPKS_buGDlwE4LaiRj4R0x355mNriuSqksgay1i8k9QNeW_CwBhwaEckefYNX18Bqy6v0p7lIbjFDIUOnO4_3zWUibgLIudeFzZrwCiitLKvez8urJ-zNC1NBQDyYy2Uk2KbB8CIMzALxPKalzjJsPR3Y5cqXao/s815/eleanor.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="557" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_17hQbp3Guux1eIZ7iVgwJtIyO-gVjPKS_buGDlwE4LaiRj4R0x355mNriuSqksgay1i8k9QNeW_CwBhwaEckefYNX18Bqy6v0p7lIbjFDIUOnO4_3zWUibgLIudeFzZrwCiitLKvez8urJ-zNC1NBQDyYy2Uk2KbB8CIMzALxPKalzjJsPR3Y5cqXao/w438-h640/eleanor.png" width="438" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. Kennedy Dynasty Podcast</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Nx4lCJvk-88aju3M10JkoO903NiByNnUCQxfssG9nT5WTPTLatwjqv3GMohW3pJGXlo45vit8EPT0hjI66-Es-pgnV30rqznf_jWfGyLUGEb3TTD8SotmrpfaivARIwAQhCiXgpt4Ur6FMUVLU7-gbXdsPDFVQutVnf4ViF0MpJPIpspm3IRxJe-PGs/s510/kennedy%20dynasty.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="510" data-original-width="503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Nx4lCJvk-88aju3M10JkoO903NiByNnUCQxfssG9nT5WTPTLatwjqv3GMohW3pJGXlo45vit8EPT0hjI66-Es-pgnV30rqznf_jWfGyLUGEb3TTD8SotmrpfaivARIwAQhCiXgpt4Ur6FMUVLU7-gbXdsPDFVQutVnf4ViF0MpJPIpspm3IRxJe-PGs/s320/kennedy%20dynasty.png" width="316" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-46050253341986169572024-02-20T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-20T22:00:00.158-08:00Waiting on Wednesday: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJ5TL6g7v9NOe63W6Ea2OHUB8hJ-pIYVl1C5uMf-ZGzXXASbz2Nm6tm2A_uuwhZmaWeXxckY7gdPv3FbUm4nPkehU8-4xMsIZlnOeyl_gcKxnw8qsIIKYH22ixAyVY4fwI-gK23tp-QGM27xIDJw1kKGaR2J4FoIOCxin5RlgTuTSdpvVQwZsWwHGt_Q/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIJ5TL6g7v9NOe63W6Ea2OHUB8hJ-pIYVl1C5uMf-ZGzXXASbz2Nm6tm2A_uuwhZmaWeXxckY7gdPv3FbUm4nPkehU8-4xMsIZlnOeyl_gcKxnw8qsIIKYH22ixAyVY4fwI-gK23tp-QGM27xIDJw1kKGaR2J4FoIOCxin5RlgTuTSdpvVQwZsWwHGt_Q/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released novel I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0k0HGTaV7zYzHUe4E9iaEf8lj6sIc9dpSMApCxzApU_4iYkeRStb2HRP8s7e0jLmL-hZuHkb3exHRovNdTd2KnTUUcxhmuj6SE5y0DvF-JuAql2cwV4Oh2NxOH52klpK_-4TtsyAdluRW6IPfcN8fck6UKBU6Yac5DB3Szah7PjPx2OKuzHWWJ80roY/s1500/miss%20morgan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="994" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0k0HGTaV7zYzHUe4E9iaEf8lj6sIc9dpSMApCxzApU_4iYkeRStb2HRP8s7e0jLmL-hZuHkb3exHRovNdTd2KnTUUcxhmuj6SE5y0DvF-JuAql2cwV4Oh2NxOH52klpK_-4TtsyAdluRW6IPfcN8fck6UKBU6Yac5DB3Szah7PjPx2OKuzHWWJ80roY/w424-h640/miss%20morgan.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Miss Morgan's Book Brigade by Janet Skeslein Charles</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out May 7, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">The </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">New York Times</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;"> and internationally bestselling author of the “captivating, richly drawn” (</span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">Woman’s World</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">) </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">The Paris Library </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">returns with a brilliant new novel based on the true story of Jessie Carson—the American librarian who changed the literary landscape of France.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France. Founded by millionaire Anne Morgan, this group of international women help rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen—children’s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsessive research, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York’s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-72195979571096253362024-02-15T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-16T10:38:39.939-08:00Friday Five<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are in that time of year when there aren't a lot of summer things out yet, and winter clothing is not holding much appeal. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My focus this past week has been on watching Iowa Women's Basketball, especially Caitlin Clark, who became the NCAA Women's Highest Scorer at last night's game. </span> <span style="font-family: verdana;">It has been so fun to watch these games and I'm glad that I still have a chance to watch her play a few more games this season.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the things I'm sharing today:</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPlvpH5blTOM5krNdYfKPmLSInvYYPLW21AdIgOX87fRBDGrMhi7eDPIkpy0twAUCHFYIVfWBMPdS8c803FGOJtXIgf56F4k9HwPd17ZpFxbddkHusjFiCMSABJSKmpnUyp2JoFWBs9czIUHIKSNAWoUBFGWoqiIkWQUheFz1guhNjCQ2Bw8Y3ji9VYo/s320/friday%20five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPlvpH5blTOM5krNdYfKPmLSInvYYPLW21AdIgOX87fRBDGrMhi7eDPIkpy0twAUCHFYIVfWBMPdS8c803FGOJtXIgf56F4k9HwPd17ZpFxbddkHusjFiCMSABJSKmpnUyp2JoFWBs9czIUHIKSNAWoUBFGWoqiIkWQUheFz1guhNjCQ2Bw8Y3ji9VYo/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/clothing-accessories/tops/aerie-restart-quarter-zip-cropped-hoodie/0743_3278_125?menu=cat4840006"> Aerie Restart Quarter Zip</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPTq3JbJBtUqyjtekJ9Z_ET4tVlC41nnc8si9xVuKP_NqQGW1SsPWEfIg5414YgyJTCu-CdBSdnzxFHSDQid0ibDsyWzYa4uCiDE534pyDMlq4Y_gziwXY19zZze1cS9TcbzbwkBCyyYqRKgJry-b6y1FzkPbSYkU_cJa5n6UBTOl_0r5yWGrIYWLqrI/s547/restart.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="547" data-original-width="425" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoPTq3JbJBtUqyjtekJ9Z_ET4tVlC41nnc8si9xVuKP_NqQGW1SsPWEfIg5414YgyJTCu-CdBSdnzxFHSDQid0ibDsyWzYa4uCiDE534pyDMlq4Y_gziwXY19zZze1cS9TcbzbwkBCyyYqRKgJry-b6y1FzkPbSYkU_cJa5n6UBTOl_0r5yWGrIYWLqrI/w498-h640/restart.png" width="498" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=767303102&vid=1&searchText=poplin%20pant#pdp-page-content">Poplin PJ Pant</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghveEnHlLzxaC6OjcIazdpyapYfE3lJreVFSJvQBx9oDfmIDIYUJcq7799c_O4pWmQar9GYZNhXDqduwv3GRtU2MBbQ2HKcm07uA7Ayxv1V18OiVEgOoJy7QJdn8bpGGbKtUkqY4JJTnSJlNSllcHvMuoZ_J1aXO2tFmrLGGVPP1LfPMJqXwo3dSlAYFQ/s675/poplin.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghveEnHlLzxaC6OjcIazdpyapYfE3lJreVFSJvQBx9oDfmIDIYUJcq7799c_O4pWmQar9GYZNhXDqduwv3GRtU2MBbQ2HKcm07uA7Ayxv1V18OiVEgOoJy7QJdn8bpGGbKtUkqY4JJTnSJlNSllcHvMuoZ_J1aXO2tFmrLGGVPP1LfPMJqXwo3dSlAYFQ/w474-h640/poplin.png" width="474" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/reebokreg%3B-club-c-85-revenge-vintage-sneakers-NO798.html?dwvar_NO798_color=EE5874&cgid=new-newarrivals#start=165">Reebok C85 Revenge Vintage Sneakers</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPyma9yUqu8K691mPFMlKBwkNjdnZwxfQJNgXUk8GJDgzv65069zVwG85D4OTe_Pa6oIk9IzHNH0waDEsKUco5p-wU4dXBREIZMbYSMQ2zrhyphenhyphen2ktu0qADQ-Ojj1lnlWa6-6vO7BZ2EPm_Mw3x16ny2IykVniwLkv0HE61lB8DLzrqmG3B1kK1y-T1spw/s752/revenge%20vintage.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="705" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWPyma9yUqu8K691mPFMlKBwkNjdnZwxfQJNgXUk8GJDgzv65069zVwG85D4OTe_Pa6oIk9IzHNH0waDEsKUco5p-wU4dXBREIZMbYSMQ2zrhyphenhyphen2ktu0qADQ-Ojj1lnlWa6-6vO7BZ2EPm_Mw3x16ny2IykVniwLkv0HE61lB8DLzrqmG3B1kK1y-T1spw/w600-h640/revenge%20vintage.png" width="600" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=757828001&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3AWomen%27s%20Clothing%3ASweaters&autosuggest=true&searchText=striped%20shawl%20&position=0&results=3#pdp-page-content">Striped Shawl Collar Coat</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5677u-QJOpkqL23Vw_cfzi9un1MHXJIlGX8YSCB2_TJa7w1NU3ijC0Fx-mE8Hsfcp7n8bmy0aeu2sOXe0WC7aqMBsjjB-YXY7-Pwc6yzRE1iJhVYeHRE3jmrPOkI48dcxEdVk7oZIJnT4mO4aWAgeXsu5cpi8WS5fXi_coMAG-V5C6pX-ESeEKkeLfU/s808/striped%20collar.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="808" data-original-width="730" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA5677u-QJOpkqL23Vw_cfzi9un1MHXJIlGX8YSCB2_TJa7w1NU3ijC0Fx-mE8Hsfcp7n8bmy0aeu2sOXe0WC7aqMBsjjB-YXY7-Pwc6yzRE1iJhVYeHRE3jmrPOkI48dcxEdVk7oZIJnT4mO4aWAgeXsu5cpi8WS5fXi_coMAG-V5C6pX-ESeEKkeLfU/w578-h640/striped%20collar.png" width="578" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=876976021&cid=1174894&pcid=1045361&vid=1&nav=meganav%3AWomen%3ADiscover%3ANew+Arrivals#pdp-page-content">Denim Band Hem Shirt</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S4DSci5-vgCt-eAZo0tob8FQHK0aQgHIGzhCVPhHb4B0L8YBq3FhZQflW2Y3gP9mo92rts9LuUR-xIp64HocZbOtFph1LGGS3Bg_-V7UxNJa2_33h8F1ffuKEWgK6rZiwnFn4ixFFC18NGZ4Ur00RGKAlGlEl3ObKHVrn0eTWI94Vxs6AyImAmdhVR0/s638/denim%20bnad%20cloth.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="475" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S4DSci5-vgCt-eAZo0tob8FQHK0aQgHIGzhCVPhHb4B0L8YBq3FhZQflW2Y3gP9mo92rts9LuUR-xIp64HocZbOtFph1LGGS3Bg_-V7UxNJa2_33h8F1ffuKEWgK6rZiwnFn4ixFFC18NGZ4Ur00RGKAlGlEl3ObKHVrn0eTWI94Vxs6AyImAmdhVR0/w476-h640/denim%20bnad%20cloth.png" width="476" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://www.landsend.com/products/womens-curvy-fit-5-quick-dry-elastic-waist-board-shorts-swim-shorts-with-panty/id_355659?attributes=27116,43307,43325,44256">Lands End Board Shorts 5"</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-c3NvUvs_fKq709Ar2R3mWpil-a3-lqmK_EdwJtwxg-tVqhj2TX9j_h4CkpjMCm02ZQouLe1dhmjZf6yQq1xBUrcJ0Y48kB0IAU15YnfIBkpLvpqZsD7-Oi5BXtKTxL3zJCkJfbkX_UDwLOhsJN4GDrEUvCTK-nhP2iTQDT0vPq9PSu14576tqqc79UY/s720/board%20shorts.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="676" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-c3NvUvs_fKq709Ar2R3mWpil-a3-lqmK_EdwJtwxg-tVqhj2TX9j_h4CkpjMCm02ZQouLe1dhmjZf6yQq1xBUrcJ0Y48kB0IAU15YnfIBkpLvpqZsD7-Oi5BXtKTxL3zJCkJfbkX_UDwLOhsJN4GDrEUvCTK-nhP2iTQDT0vPq9PSu14576tqqc79UY/w600-h640/board%20shorts.png" width="600" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://www.nike.com/t/air-max-1-lx-womens-shoes-TGcsSq/FJ3169-100">Nike Air Max 1</a></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBxp1Og7qW-Kc7xR3ojfeOx0JxB4dLtP_df9bu0QpKIZGvyP0LVdZzUzD3X3vZZw66kx3OLS1QkbqszjrEHdG7rS-UZVVAVz1zdAcmhNEc-JpIABqF1UArbVp7-cgYpu5PZ4e1ED9_qT_SjkF2k4eMLMZH21Jsgpo99AUyDabb9sl3wbcBwpi3oGHUG4/s671/nike.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="671" data-original-width="531" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBxp1Og7qW-Kc7xR3ojfeOx0JxB4dLtP_df9bu0QpKIZGvyP0LVdZzUzD3X3vZZw66kx3OLS1QkbqszjrEHdG7rS-UZVVAVz1zdAcmhNEc-JpIABqF1UArbVp7-cgYpu5PZ4e1ED9_qT_SjkF2k4eMLMZH21Jsgpo99AUyDabb9sl3wbcBwpi3oGHUG4/w506-h640/nike.png" width="506" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://www.loft.com/clothing/pants/catl000014/755511.html?priceSort=DES">Button Pocket Riviera Slim Pants in Houndstooth</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjJzUK2yceyPg-HOVhmKoRz9tlqqifMBj-ojS9XHx9Htn55dk6AE-PdvyjxE03kHLkGax1d_OV1MiucYX_DNpUOehzQE6gvP2OxRf_2Pzo0Hiv0hbHjGKUdL3j3rckPR6nSjO_SKaw7g7akjTfoIrE6u7FUC8X98h6lHiqrRkXE2BErRrap-rDTKCm_0/s590/suzy.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="590" data-original-width="471" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQjJzUK2yceyPg-HOVhmKoRz9tlqqifMBj-ojS9XHx9Htn55dk6AE-PdvyjxE03kHLkGax1d_OV1MiucYX_DNpUOehzQE6gvP2OxRf_2Pzo0Hiv0hbHjGKUdL3j3rckPR6nSjO_SKaw7g7akjTfoIrE6u7FUC8X98h6lHiqrRkXE2BErRrap-rDTKCm_0/w510-h640/suzy.png" width="510" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. The Greatest Night in Pop Documentary</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MD3oU1gowu4" width="320" youtube-src-id="MD3oU1gowu4"></iframe></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-53336368782061017582024-02-14T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-15T06:27:52.897-08:00Children's Lit: Middle Grade World War II Historical Fiction<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is never a shortage of WWII novels, and while sometimes I am burned out from reading about this topic, I still seem to enjoy learning more about it.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These five middle grade novels are all ones I've enjoyed in 2024.</span> </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpkIoGSeXAL-3OzAOJC4_JvKKT3HR38qGltq9dV4p3pd5Bfxb46SxwRl2PRswUk3rF43VRKmZ0r6zqYcpPqljCaqVNojw7mJoTqiOVZTj-hk5-UAv6xGIotrPDFMEvED71kRVajCUM5fqtCDeJ6qKZrFLYEE4m53SAkpI8x5y9PjmODIxTnJS_h8o5HQ/s772/middle%20grade%20world%20war%20ii.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="770" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHpkIoGSeXAL-3OzAOJC4_JvKKT3HR38qGltq9dV4p3pd5Bfxb46SxwRl2PRswUk3rF43VRKmZ0r6zqYcpPqljCaqVNojw7mJoTqiOVZTj-hk5-UAv6xGIotrPDFMEvED71kRVajCUM5fqtCDeJ6qKZrFLYEE4m53SAkpI8x5y9PjmODIxTnJS_h8o5HQ/w638-h640/middle%20grade%20world%20war%20ii.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The Blood Years</b> by Elana K Arnold-Arnold's novel is based on her grandmother's experiences in Romania during WWII, this is a story of sisters as they grow up. Rieke's the younger and her older sister begins dating, pulling away from her. The restrictions against Jews become worse and every day things become harder for them. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Enemies in the Orchard </b>by Dana Vanderlugt - a novel in verse in two perspectives Clara who is a Midwestern girl and Karl who has been sent to the United States after fighting for the Nazis and begins to learn about the lies he has been led to believe.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Nothing Else But Miracles</b> by Kate Albus - three siblings in NYC work together to carry on as normal while their father is overseas fighting in WWII. A mean landlord tries to turn them over to authorities, but luckily Dory knows the perfect place for them to hide.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The Sky Over Rebecca</b> by Matthew Fox - there's a time travel element in this one as Kara finds footprints in the snow in Stockholm that lead her to a different time where she meets Rebecca and Samuel who are hiding during WWII. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Heroes</b> by Alan Gratz- this is the latest from Gratz which features best friends Frank and Stanley who are touring a ship when Pearl Harbor is attacked. In addition to the pulse-pounding action, Stanley is Japanese American and instantly people begin seeing him differently.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It's only February which means I am sure there will be plenty of time to read more WWII books as the year progresses.</span></div>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-48948684581355035822024-02-13T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-13T22:00:00.139-08:00Waiting on Wednesday: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI60uWkJtQAYJg138f5VDU2tiFqbs_bGFD3pq0l9FPTJKZ8qyJCURA4P3OIyCdcteOdCPiS6UIIpVx4cKrfrR39P8UVBbgFoAG6BGHoxl9MNtOQ5QKwvXd3C00ViFu3g3KozWxjU4R9o-u342qEsAgheoMsydT4rrwCLKnHqp73lmWk1AhOhmpi_53Po/s210/wow.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmI60uWkJtQAYJg138f5VDU2tiFqbs_bGFD3pq0l9FPTJKZ8qyJCURA4P3OIyCdcteOdCPiS6UIIpVx4cKrfrR39P8UVBbgFoAG6BGHoxl9MNtOQ5QKwvXd3C00ViFu3g3KozWxjU4R9o-u342qEsAgheoMsydT4rrwCLKnHqp73lmWk1AhOhmpi_53Po/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released novel I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCMZRrzTfXB05VrpojmllD-CESYy6yhRC7m9g7z6VTHMKzy-fYqGiz4gIqqThL3CPHSO1cnlSA16zregkb7lH8OEio4gNyJf62lTlgMOPYFNNyQrxofFN8xnP1PKXbKupejLcJqUgzV9OuQoohFTmtsD41tkNPKWnEv9z_kJMrj1VeZM3y8Tq_fg_7i0/s1500/lula%20dean.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1049" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibCMZRrzTfXB05VrpojmllD-CESYy6yhRC7m9g7z6VTHMKzy-fYqGiz4gIqqThL3CPHSO1cnlSA16zregkb7lH8OEio4gNyJf62lTlgMOPYFNNyQrxofFN8xnP1PKXbKupejLcJqUgzV9OuQoohFTmtsD41tkNPKWnEv9z_kJMrj1VeZM3y8Tq_fg_7i0/w448-h640/lula%20dean.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kristen Miller</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: June 18, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915;">The provocative and hilarious summer read that will have book lovers cheering and everyone talking! Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little lending library that changes everything.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915;">Beverly Underwood and her arch enemy, Lula Dean, live in the tiny town of Troy, Georgia, where they were born and raised. Now Beverly is on the school board, and Lula has become a local celebrity by embarking on mission to rid the public libraries of all inappropriate books—none of which she’s actually read. To replace the “pornographic” books she’s challenged at the local public library, Lula starts her own lending library in front of her home: a cute wooden hutch with glass doors and neat rows of the worthy literature that she’s sure the town’s readers need.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915;">But Beverly’s daughter Lindsay sneaks in by night and secretly fills Lula Dean’s little free library with banned books wrapped in “wholesome” dust jackets. The Girl’s Guide to the Revolution is wrapped in the cover of The Southern Belle’s Guide to Etiquette. A jacket that belongs to Our Confederate Heroes ends up on Beloved. One by one, neighbors who borrow books from Lula Dean’s library find their lives changed in unexpected ways. Finally, one of Lula Dean’s enemies discovers the library and decides to turn the tables on her, just as Lula and Beverly are running against each other to replace the town’s disgraced mayor.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #1e1915; margin: 0px;" /><span face=""Proxima Nova", Montserrat, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1e1915;">That’s when all the townspeople who’ve been borrowing from Lula’s library begin to reveal themselves. It’s a diverse and surprising bunch—including the local postman, the prom queen, housewives, a farmer, and the former DA—all of whom have been changed by what they’ve read. When Lindsay is forced to own up to what she’s done, the showdown that’s been brewing between Beverly and Lula will roil the whole town...and change it forever.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-10497981145397426482024-02-12T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-12T22:00:00.137-08:00NonFiction Tuesday: Better Faster Farther<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I love reading nonfiction and I have so many fantastic choices on my TBR piles, but I continue to add more to my collection.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQXpxYU-bpwDkpV5ZhOxTvsydJEBT5F79I_4VcmRzA4iHBLF3G7q4bMgwHpI13Xw_8896DayBVMzrn3R7eUQWA05sDcAoROBR5T1vnK2_kWjZrl-Jp6K8GVW6Vnxu1pTov_xRzehF7KBha1_iFbUp6ph2G5UAfDx5Oqbae4U-wEzGYcn8750Cb9u03rU/s320/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="320" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguQXpxYU-bpwDkpV5ZhOxTvsydJEBT5F79I_4VcmRzA4iHBLF3G7q4bMgwHpI13Xw_8896DayBVMzrn3R7eUQWA05sDcAoROBR5T1vnK2_kWjZrl-Jp6K8GVW6Vnxu1pTov_xRzehF7KBha1_iFbUp6ph2G5UAfDx5Oqbae4U-wEzGYcn8750Cb9u03rU/s1600/fact%20not%20fiction.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's a new release I can't wait to read:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cHmNMgE5Y-HId1cYIxOOV1aIFnypIjtbLkkGWzOJ6xJLRNDsUhRhYzKn6IIa-DaiZE1RLs9B8fNVbpI5IW5HRHaVrGGCgXLFaV_vY2ypwcHnschLr197rRoEsEITDZrGYloV5uar31A1Sh-Et3r_wa075vooX-9G0SAC9YmLt9UdnipR1aIejzowPRA/s500/better%20faster%20farther.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="331" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-cHmNMgE5Y-HId1cYIxOOV1aIFnypIjtbLkkGWzOJ6xJLRNDsUhRhYzKn6IIa-DaiZE1RLs9B8fNVbpI5IW5HRHaVrGGCgXLFaV_vY2ypwcHnschLr197rRoEsEITDZrGYloV5uar31A1Sh-Et3r_wa075vooX-9G0SAC9YmLt9UdnipR1aIejzowPRA/w424-h640/better%20faster%20farther.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Better, Faster, Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know About Women by Maggie Mertens</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out: June 18, 2024</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">More than a century ago, a woman ran in the very first modern Olympic marathon. She just did it without permission.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Despite women proving their abilities on the track time and again, men in the medical establishment, media, and athletic associations have fought to keep women (or at least white women) fragile—and sometimes literally tried to push them out of the race (see Kathrine Switzer, Boston Marathon, 1967). Yet before there were running shoes for women, they ran barefoot or in nursing shoes. They ran without sports bras, which weren’t invented until 1977, or disguised as men. They faced down doctors who put them on bed rest and newspaper reports that said women collapsed if they ran a mere eight hundred meters, just two laps around the track. Still today, women face relentless attention to their bodies: Is she too strong, too masculine? Is she even really a woman?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Mertens transports us from that first boundary-breaking marathon in Greece, 1896, to the earliest “official” women’s races of the twentieth century to today’s most intense ultramarathons like the infamous Spine Race, whose current record holder is a woman. By a lot.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />For readers of </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Good and Mad</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Born to Run</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">, and </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Fly Girls</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Better Faster Farther</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"> takes us inside the lives and the victories of the women who have redefined society’s image of strength and power.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /> </span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-570507751443854252024-02-11T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-11T22:00:00.139-08:00Monday Mini-Reviews: The Women<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sometimes I put off reading book that are getting a lot of buzz. But I've been looking forward to The Women for a long time. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint.</span> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qOr7-0hYYLps6wrlTzmNmXZ9XZmo_8k75vYgCKEl_AKydFOZzdxbwpLIRITzmql2ei3C2XrRFFGjcflsLZ5jMmuSbM9fZWyXmb51v-tpVc-B3MVxsFPa2lYRXe-vpoLOd4PwNU5lYmSIZrwUf0Po1gqhlxX_HxX5pZZLPBkOMmp8sPH4kpWXPzmOKr4/s2560/women.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1684" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qOr7-0hYYLps6wrlTzmNmXZ9XZmo_8k75vYgCKEl_AKydFOZzdxbwpLIRITzmql2ei3C2XrRFFGjcflsLZ5jMmuSbM9fZWyXmb51v-tpVc-B3MVxsFPa2lYRXe-vpoLOd4PwNU5lYmSIZrwUf0Po1gqhlxX_HxX5pZZLPBkOMmp8sPH4kpWXPzmOKr4/w422-h640/women.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I felt like I was right in the story as soon as I started reading. Frankie McGrath and her brother Finn had grown up in sunny California in an upper class conservative family. But it's 1965, a time of change for the country. Frankie's in nursing school when her brother ships off to Vietnam, but soon Frankie is also on her way overseas so she can serve her country as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Frankie and her fellow nurses and doctors may not have been in active combat, but the trauma they endured was just as life-changing. Friendships are formed, people come and go- some that return to the States, and some that are killed in combat, and when Frankie returns herself she can't quite come to terms to the world she now inhabits.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hannah's story shows how Vietnam affected its unsung heroes. We follow Frankie through her struggles, loves and losses, and her need to come to terms with what she experienced in Vietnam.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've read many of Hannah's books and this one ranks right up there with my favorite, The Great Alone.</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-34114836117991634262024-02-08T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-11T10:03:29.298-08:00Friday Five<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This past week at school has felt long. We are in the time of year where there are few days off and a lot of work to get done. Weekends seem to go by far too quickly. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here are the things that caught my eye this week:</span> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrufXy6CcTjSxqwHLGq8IyRx1wFZfNAB2t2AXKF3_fVqEKYM9rAg05Pz9OBHKibq8KhJPssYr34pO44HsuOLQEgKfgYoLJ2GCVXqZ3aTtyGmbcEuADqToC-eNhRVM-je7gpEhZ20VHNqtmh2qG25Rae38uxhZv6TZ7RxaA6pLlhA1BF8Z4FwF68D6t-hM/s320/friday%20five.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrufXy6CcTjSxqwHLGq8IyRx1wFZfNAB2t2AXKF3_fVqEKYM9rAg05Pz9OBHKibq8KhJPssYr34pO44HsuOLQEgKfgYoLJ2GCVXqZ3aTtyGmbcEuADqToC-eNhRVM-je7gpEhZ20VHNqtmh2qG25Rae38uxhZv6TZ7RxaA6pLlhA1BF8Z4FwF68D6t-hM/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/letluv-rolling-stones-graphic-tee3?category=SAYTPRODUCT&color=011&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">Letluv Rolling Stones Graphic Tee</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFO9XhwBlCJezyaTBVXHcW8hHQWtRDM2RqCTHmX8wOk5feLx5ScwWpZeKev9tVtRxm8Hsn_B486RPpOnn7zfI0PDCeWGYqaoI_votaTLY-p3fFqfoMggFB-BHI7M6Iuyl4hPJwUMcIvHokXagdEwaToSsjo6rCTuZB2S2LBRltNbUd9a8swOPZDLJviQ/s772/letluv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="772" data-original-width="608" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFO9XhwBlCJezyaTBVXHcW8hHQWtRDM2RqCTHmX8wOk5feLx5ScwWpZeKev9tVtRxm8Hsn_B486RPpOnn7zfI0PDCeWGYqaoI_votaTLY-p3fFqfoMggFB-BHI7M6Iuyl4hPJwUMcIvHokXagdEwaToSsjo6rCTuZB2S2LBRltNbUd9a8swOPZDLJviQ/w504-h640/letluv.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/by-anthropologie-easy-crewneck-sweater?category=SAYTPRODUCT&color=040&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">Easy Crewneck Sweater</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FBF7Oyvs616VgfVsko-kFGRJ98NW8eJ6IVgVYf6YV5UOaXadUZWqapZcajjgBvJpyy1Paex2HNdkQFIyKUywPMR-yqahgOR6tg_UW7QiU-XuKggnQLRnBYvZtZm6ntve-6qHiEAUcIG8N9HFrizbkLYIP_ZU3ELjyThfH83hGezOEMtmCcBTOV-tcQk/s782/easy%20crewneck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="782" data-original-width="607" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FBF7Oyvs616VgfVsko-kFGRJ98NW8eJ6IVgVYf6YV5UOaXadUZWqapZcajjgBvJpyy1Paex2HNdkQFIyKUywPMR-yqahgOR6tg_UW7QiU-XuKggnQLRnBYvZtZm6ntve-6qHiEAUcIG8N9HFrizbkLYIP_ZU3ELjyThfH83hGezOEMtmCcBTOV-tcQk/w496-h640/easy%20crewneck.jpg" width="496" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://www.jjill.com/product/utopia-mixed-textures-cardi-259161s-1?searchTerm=utopia%20mixd">Utopia Mixed Textures Cardi</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROZnFW7nF9x1W6kc3h-bGdFxaUt04xGmgFzEqnLN4kGADoQOmlShBldCVKiXp6XP0Kfa5aj1yRFWm1GE_2pMUVFFLF1nI9Bk1MZ8MXCkCiSVGj-oBg9nRUgAgVaZje0pvK3j9hRclPCxmE6XXLBgQ2Qu8FkJYarB-Ra6hfQJ6pH49MGVBYZ3IWgKMV8w/s652/ultra.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="652" data-original-width="421" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROZnFW7nF9x1W6kc3h-bGdFxaUt04xGmgFzEqnLN4kGADoQOmlShBldCVKiXp6XP0Kfa5aj1yRFWm1GE_2pMUVFFLF1nI9Bk1MZ8MXCkCiSVGj-oBg9nRUgAgVaZje0pvK3j9hRclPCxmE6XXLBgQ2Qu8FkJYarB-Ra6hfQJ6pH49MGVBYZ3IWgKMV8w/w414-h640/ultra.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/varley-reid-half-zip-knit-pullover2?category=SAYTPRODUCT&color=031&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">Varley Reid Half-Zip Knit Pullover</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqh4h8em2TlZDDwhDByTVo1F7Vkw8btVSIXTjVF-wUiXrqHS8Q5Pv03OtUdphUxhX2E_0JQDJ6S7vBp4ide5YKJ_hBsRQL9EHkIggPOpt6W83q9bj3AU6-JiF-DoDU-7X9RBzmWhB-hpw5GvwYxuxIvRqELW415sswfExj_bmQVbnn8A5ezjKwspOWH2o/s747/varley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="602" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqh4h8em2TlZDDwhDByTVo1F7Vkw8btVSIXTjVF-wUiXrqHS8Q5Pv03OtUdphUxhX2E_0JQDJ6S7vBp4ide5YKJ_hBsRQL9EHkIggPOpt6W83q9bj3AU6-JiF-DoDU-7X9RBzmWhB-hpw5GvwYxuxIvRqELW415sswfExj_bmQVbnn8A5ezjKwspOWH2o/w516-h640/varley.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=729140002&cid=3022939&pcid=3021425&vid=1&searchText=gap%20x%20loveshackfancy#pdp-page-content">Gap x LoveShackFancy High Rise 70s Flare Jeans</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHsnaD0BHl-tCJuuvj6ngE2pNpiVVKh5aLXrQP87P1uHtc-0ylRUqrmCNEHhVx4fW0bUcNzx5a6gH5Ar5A1jAaQdn1QykqV9tlksGBxRgWyTQLHYyixi8740h2zKXLwLOnUF_Fu8X9XpZMGPihom6cHfjIzzACeNwueAcr6AQkn55uDZyem2iwLzHpC0/s850/floral%20flare.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="552" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHHsnaD0BHl-tCJuuvj6ngE2pNpiVVKh5aLXrQP87P1uHtc-0ylRUqrmCNEHhVx4fW0bUcNzx5a6gH5Ar5A1jAaQdn1QykqV9tlksGBxRgWyTQLHYyixi8740h2zKXLwLOnUF_Fu8X9XpZMGPihom6cHfjIzzACeNwueAcr6AQkn55uDZyem2iwLzHpC0/w416-h640/floral%20flare.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/accessories/scarves-and-ponchos/ponchos/fisherman-cable-knit-poncho/BW669?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=ivory&colorProductCode=BW669">Fisherman Cable Knit Poncho</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHTE3RSW4zpEGKBG_Ifl2H0rEkeSjPudbWK10cRvCvGgR4innIloRe-jhyphenhyphen0OkqnX96YH7rr4Bduld-jzkc6BgPSHpW1SZ47lwc8EqN8nR_EB4REn4jGRgK2oqLqbTo_v6MRAIPmjBt4zcqZyURvOfhf8mc3ucYoYPJuay-hq25uTSEJelFGyEfrGeUOQ/s807/fisherman%20poncho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="740" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBHTE3RSW4zpEGKBG_Ifl2H0rEkeSjPudbWK10cRvCvGgR4innIloRe-jhyphenhyphen0OkqnX96YH7rr4Bduld-jzkc6BgPSHpW1SZ47lwc8EqN8nR_EB4REn4jGRgK2oqLqbTo_v6MRAIPmjBt4zcqZyURvOfhf8mc3ucYoYPJuay-hq25uTSEJelFGyEfrGeUOQ/w586-h640/fisherman%20poncho.jpg" width="586" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/sweatshirts-and-sweatpants/sweatshirts/striped-terry-half-zip-pullover/BW830?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=light-grey-white&colorProductCode=BW830">Striped Terry Half-Zip Pullover</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtIfbAaQxyomBnjgNFDPbEKF3p4xddMcdcnGB90guPtWiZ4JeJ8gMhP0aUKPUvlxlOqRIaH_v_GX0u0xcE_89jSoMqlcMotHlbXCI0g5EUx0FpC3dvsoEIl82ihlIAlYERvfteb1PFD8Lf_21ShY0D1T1YSmHHKs08y4GrDFU1PpFabjPG9tIFmrEFH0/s807/jersey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="807" data-original-width="767" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXtIfbAaQxyomBnjgNFDPbEKF3p4xddMcdcnGB90guPtWiZ4JeJ8gMhP0aUKPUvlxlOqRIaH_v_GX0u0xcE_89jSoMqlcMotHlbXCI0g5EUx0FpC3dvsoEIl82ihlIAlYERvfteb1PFD8Lf_21ShY0D1T1YSmHHKs08y4GrDFU1PpFabjPG9tIFmrEFH0/w608-h640/jersey.jpg" width="608" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=794555002&vid=1&autosuggest=true&searchText=gap%20floral%20logo%20&position=1&results=6">Gap x LoveShackFancy Floral Cropped Logo Hoodie</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvK8SG5n-IdaDVUoBC3_MrlhKis7v2stvNkuOUvbmDxMXub8_lCtWXraLnJA77zBpNtTr9w3Cu3tacxQcTmgVyozINzkDjj9Isy7cFuJDgcQpAdjdeP0ZjudV5SYQaNxd5VSA1mvR4TOEKBgxOB1A7Q8IaWMVS9LdP4rTJ88-rBuwLBrE5w8wNdoUIkY/s692/gap%20floral%20hoodie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="692" data-original-width="442" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvK8SG5n-IdaDVUoBC3_MrlhKis7v2stvNkuOUvbmDxMXub8_lCtWXraLnJA77zBpNtTr9w3Cu3tacxQcTmgVyozINzkDjj9Isy7cFuJDgcQpAdjdeP0ZjudV5SYQaNxd5VSA1mvR4TOEKBgxOB1A7Q8IaWMVS9LdP4rTJ88-rBuwLBrE5w8wNdoUIkY/w408-h640/gap%20floral%20hoodie.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. <a href="https://americanfarmcompany.com/products/the-rachel-pink?variant=48499034587296">Washed Hot Pink Everyday Pullover</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqJ91qpdNTp-bFUGu26MVtS5hlY8WBRLOkQxQAxMeI8QCP6YpBCifnerU2CYHw5TFlwAzkJsGTGed4Jp7qJCxTH8w2HDF2i7LPeOs4DPSpDe3-X4Xb-IaI5feTJly8X1vFt_AMl5psvHpFGS146wqDCZOAc-0Gk9HwusYxanv-A3HxJIRWvwf-xT87fE/s881/washed%20hot%20pink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="881" data-original-width="657" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqJ91qpdNTp-bFUGu26MVtS5hlY8WBRLOkQxQAxMeI8QCP6YpBCifnerU2CYHw5TFlwAzkJsGTGed4Jp7qJCxTH8w2HDF2i7LPeOs4DPSpDe3-X4Xb-IaI5feTJly8X1vFt_AMl5psvHpFGS146wqDCZOAc-0Gk9HwusYxanv-A3HxJIRWvwf-xT87fE/w478-h640/washed%20hot%20pink.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. Stolen Podcast</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJFPR7vpOaVxbB5k2Mky5K9X7nAae89vOl0j5oSJ95LiHJEAvYQL3DnE_ygCMdsAP9jTtBicngdRwZNavGul7-6BsLrGJJrla2K9X-TJldrvOOIjogcfqGlHKUf4AFLVJ2zyJ0sAT_omCTJnDjzD0NxRpzC_y9zpT-ijVSnMqHDfL_eaIIuNy10Z5WFQ/s507/stolen%20podcast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="507" data-original-width="506" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJFPR7vpOaVxbB5k2Mky5K9X7nAae89vOl0j5oSJ95LiHJEAvYQL3DnE_ygCMdsAP9jTtBicngdRwZNavGul7-6BsLrGJJrla2K9X-TJldrvOOIjogcfqGlHKUf4AFLVJ2zyJ0sAT_omCTJnDjzD0NxRpzC_y9zpT-ijVSnMqHDfL_eaIIuNy10Z5WFQ/s320/stolen%20podcast.jpg" width="319" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-88680990808452566752024-02-06T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-06T22:00:00.176-08:00Waiting on Wednesday: Husbands and Lovers<p> </p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature where I highlight a soon to be released novel I can't wait to read.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTnQWP1CG9C8WQeI4oeY8lqako_WKkRmr1qUFYfUOXzO5XAY282OrlsTujWNNL9KubgnVf4zDZY-o5c8dLFAezAceDg602ihJuS6_BsfvtqmLFPc2_ZfgGbEI2Cx1t7_3W7kZFvemGV26If2O9l2hGkdJuKfM3UXmOrH5AIlXTLlt4gZPSaDYOdBSBWo/s210/wow.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="197" data-original-width="210" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTnQWP1CG9C8WQeI4oeY8lqako_WKkRmr1qUFYfUOXzO5XAY282OrlsTujWNNL9KubgnVf4zDZY-o5c8dLFAezAceDg602ihJuS6_BsfvtqmLFPc2_ZfgGbEI2Cx1t7_3W7kZFvemGV26If2O9l2hGkdJuKfM3UXmOrH5AIlXTLlt4gZPSaDYOdBSBWo/s1600/wow.JPG" width="210" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This week's pick: Husbands and Lovers by Beatriz Williams</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Due out June 25, 2024</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmbaSrhBEO4XVkN3LPMPx3vk1ofuwXh9sLfv5VAgCJd1PL_YNmWXJu8rVoifpDJmDJCm6pbvgzpX3JqJnL5nAtqdHp5BOEvQa74aWt9EGZWmleSNv1lT88tEa-Xns5lF38b_JKo3z7kmfgEzKIXe2UJIIDhyAtp8sa4pbrEUu5KnURy6Smzm4UZ3EzAE/s1500/husbands.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="987" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmbaSrhBEO4XVkN3LPMPx3vk1ofuwXh9sLfv5VAgCJd1PL_YNmWXJu8rVoifpDJmDJCm6pbvgzpX3JqJnL5nAtqdHp5BOEvQa74aWt9EGZWmleSNv1lT88tEa-Xns5lF38b_JKo3z7kmfgEzKIXe2UJIIDhyAtp8sa4pbrEUu5KnURy6Smzm4UZ3EzAE/w422-h640/husbands.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synopsis taken from Amazon:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">Two women—separated by decades and continents, and united by a mysterious family heirloom—reclaim family secrets and lost loves in this sweeping novel from the </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">New York Times</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;"> bestselling author of </span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important; font-weight: 700 !important;">The Summer Wives</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-weight: 700 !important;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />New England, 2022. Three years ago, single mother Mallory Dunne received the telephone call every parent dreads—her ten-year-old son Sam had been airlifted from summer camp with acute poisoning from a toxic death cap mushroom, leaving him fighting for his life. Now, in a search for the donor kidney that will give her son a chance for a normal life, Mallory’s forced to confront two harrowing secrets from her past: her mother’s adoption from an infamous Irish orphanage in 1952, and her own all-consuming summer romance fourteen years earlier with her childhood best friend Monk Adams—now one of the world’s most beloved singer-songwriters—a fairytale cut short by an agonizing betrayal.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Cairo, 1951. After suffering tragedy beyond comprehension in the war, Hungarian refugee Hannah Ainsworth has forged a respectable new life for herself—marriage to a wealthy British diplomat, a coveted posting in glamorous Cairo. But a fateful encounter with the enigmatic manager of a hotel bristling with spies leads to a passionate affair that will reawaken Hannah's longing for everything she once lost. As revolution simmers in the Egyptian streets, a pregnant Hannah finds herself snared into a game of intrigue between two men…and an act of sacrifice that will echo down the generations.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Timeless and bittersweet, </span><span class="a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-style: italic !important;">Husbands And Lovers </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111;">draws readers on an unforgettable journey of heartbreak and redemption, from the revolutionary fires of midcentury Egypt to the moneyed beaches of contemporary New England. Acclaimed author Beatriz Williams has written a poignant and beautifully voiced novel of deeply human characters entangled by morally complex issues—of privilege, class, and the female experience—inside worlds brought shimmeringly to life.</span></span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-81152479151151339762024-02-01T22:00:00.000-08:002024-02-02T05:45:11.529-08:00Friday Five: First Friday in February<p> <span style="font-family: verdana;">I've seen a few spring-like fashions appear online and the weather in Iowa has given me a taste of spring as well. I know colder weather will undoubtedly return, but I'm enjoying the warmer temps while I can.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This weekend Middle Sister has an indoor track meet we will go to (luckily it's at the college Big Sister, my husband and I attended which is only fifteen minutes from our home) and aside from church, my weekend is looking pretty relaxing. I'm hoping to get some reading done, and a nice, long run as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Here's what caught my eye this week:</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-BnoaIVgGXCrbxq5D5QrHOKr-cpY11dKcU0MKkcBL_3FsENJEl3MoMPR9rKYKhqlX5Q9SF_c-sENNzs8G4_Z1lHN-QJZFOG9zuwMJJxEcMGvU1iMHF4XMc0DCNDw6Z2TNSRVO_lnrlWz8lKyhOdCPrV3zLGt5egtSukS_M2jpx68ZCVOmEqJX6jTze8/s320/friday%20five.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-BnoaIVgGXCrbxq5D5QrHOKr-cpY11dKcU0MKkcBL_3FsENJEl3MoMPR9rKYKhqlX5Q9SF_c-sENNzs8G4_Z1lHN-QJZFOG9zuwMJJxEcMGvU1iMHF4XMc0DCNDw6Z2TNSRVO_lnrlWz8lKyhOdCPrV3zLGt5egtSukS_M2jpx68ZCVOmEqJX6jTze8/s1600/friday%20five.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/the-wanderer-printed-relaxed-leg-pants-by-pilcro?category=SAYTPRODUCT&color=060&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">The Wanderer Printed Relaxed-Leg Pants by Pilcro</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebpx-cCxw54BULwW9aF41Fuz0kDncwFvo-XUpN3t_pPpkIkhgDeVkVx8ZW-qBuV8Q4EDgfx-76qO2O4MOt9Imt2kr9n9nwCl7Tj_nfB4fwXIxrW4-5fyXmI_t0knhdd8BQnRf4LQLGjDG0oiEJQwrvmvO65xyZDGehpyKc1t8TFiR0mO__yBpR6eObYI/s778/pilcro%20pants.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="524" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiebpx-cCxw54BULwW9aF41Fuz0kDncwFvo-XUpN3t_pPpkIkhgDeVkVx8ZW-qBuV8Q4EDgfx-76qO2O4MOt9Imt2kr9n9nwCl7Tj_nfB4fwXIxrW4-5fyXmI_t0knhdd8BQnRf4LQLGjDG0oiEJQwrvmvO65xyZDGehpyKc1t8TFiR0mO__yBpR6eObYI/w432-h640/pilcro%20pants.png" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2. <a href="https://www.madewell.com/brushed-argyle-crewneck-sweater-NM630.html">Brushed Argyle Crewneck Sweater</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSZVsEhyer5rvuDZoD-gFmdSdI3w-6Q1udS0g1F0_m_3y8I3RIf8MMZeXEv-DgqT_TAq-JEoyl2gyBIGJhZw2MwysJaPTtMSNgXAFP8hA_fODGGYfjajsn_kWFhQqn9lJPk08dmiaUBWTNpoi9vGuib3ud1kMr4oobaCGdToG-z8EiuaXO1R1eABVFnU/s868/argyle.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="720" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilSZVsEhyer5rvuDZoD-gFmdSdI3w-6Q1udS0g1F0_m_3y8I3RIf8MMZeXEv-DgqT_TAq-JEoyl2gyBIGJhZw2MwysJaPTtMSNgXAFP8hA_fODGGYfjajsn_kWFhQqn9lJPk08dmiaUBWTNpoi9vGuib3ud1kMr4oobaCGdToG-z8EiuaXO1R1eABVFnU/w530-h640/argyle.png" width="530" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3. <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-outerwear/Brushed-Softstreme-Ribbed-Half-Zip-MD/_/prod11410087?color=63407&tasid=hEvgeEZLYt&taterm=brushed%20">Brushed Softstream Ribbed Half-Zip</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqLYR4hdngjzzdPzXK4STjJJB-NqKxnj1SeR6TIHNs-cOeavXPe7eJZZeA7LamacnZLP4t_AjTgB-UJ1OZJcwGI03pRuwOT2U2RVKbaQLk7Q_pJIHy2mUbrP12S-VrUFOKriMxrNvR1SBX0GqMAsKvPq7T-8I8uPlYYwVAYRAdXfWbWFur1CN-eem6qY/s736/ribbed.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="643" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkqLYR4hdngjzzdPzXK4STjJJB-NqKxnj1SeR6TIHNs-cOeavXPe7eJZZeA7LamacnZLP4t_AjTgB-UJ1OZJcwGI03pRuwOT2U2RVKbaQLk7Q_pJIHy2mUbrP12S-VrUFOKriMxrNvR1SBX0GqMAsKvPq7T-8I8uPlYYwVAYRAdXfWbWFur1CN-eem6qY/w560-h640/ribbed.png" width="560" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">4. <a href="https://www.loft.com/clothing/dresses/catl000013/761250.html?priceSort=DES">Denim Pocket Shift Dress</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgcykudyiTDixx7aoLhmDsfc74_FDWuR3ZURdBkvCdui9d3tL0iARSpDSn3tN6rSK005dE27R3Jaq4Ami9uRaudQqUWst8Yi34YcrZPqhU6OQ0jMU2bF89heLyUhRbUOBoFBn-4IejCKzzraM6gC2Qydb3pV091oHzfEazyP0ncKZ9fbyDJfRONt0ED8/s473/shift.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="473" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhgcykudyiTDixx7aoLhmDsfc74_FDWuR3ZURdBkvCdui9d3tL0iARSpDSn3tN6rSK005dE27R3Jaq4Ami9uRaudQqUWst8Yi34YcrZPqhU6OQ0jMU2bF89heLyUhRbUOBoFBn-4IejCKzzraM6gC2Qydb3pV091oHzfEazyP0ncKZ9fbyDJfRONt0ED8/w552-h640/shift.png" width="552" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5. <a href="https://www.loft.com/clothing/tops/catl000011/767429.html?priceSort=DES">Striped Pleated Sleeve Sweatshirt</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexbYCZ2DbW_O-MgxnJ_x4Dl80eiRO_3qHQH0_kmBTA00Ki-ll3ed8vCOB67YsQFPkCLxgzw5qTL8V8wmuU4A7ndw_l77Kjxew15IRzMIezHO63yE-1xBoaiia7Ai_nEGwk975dK8RugLxjfLrledeIqlq7FuUcm0hw1_ZW9niIYkphBDlbGFjTUioSu8/s476/striped%20pleated%20sleeve.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="476" data-original-width="412" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexbYCZ2DbW_O-MgxnJ_x4Dl80eiRO_3qHQH0_kmBTA00Ki-ll3ed8vCOB67YsQFPkCLxgzw5qTL8V8wmuU4A7ndw_l77Kjxew15IRzMIezHO63yE-1xBoaiia7Ai_nEGwk975dK8RugLxjfLrledeIqlq7FuUcm0hw1_ZW9niIYkphBDlbGFjTUioSu8/w554-h640/striped%20pleated%20sleeve.png" width="554" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">6. <a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/shorts/9-inch/9quot-frankie-bermuda-chino-short/AL569?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=dusty-red&colorProductCode=AL569">9" Frankie Bermuda Short</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3YkTei-UYPS0tfUz3Zh2ihroAVNpJpX25iSHlgsRjdZbydrqUWMAba1KVTZGzQ2t6wbBgBzZ4LGMW_6n0hBZT1yuYcDWcaV-bMtN_udN1X_Urlf9k5sRSbjcNO2BBK9_H6HMkiDB-cV-LNf9TpdyxbFUviuNlTPo9hVEkaCyKzuEcnKNAPznybP6wxU/s657/frankie.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="613" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3YkTei-UYPS0tfUz3Zh2ihroAVNpJpX25iSHlgsRjdZbydrqUWMAba1KVTZGzQ2t6wbBgBzZ4LGMW_6n0hBZT1yuYcDWcaV-bMtN_udN1X_Urlf9k5sRSbjcNO2BBK9_H6HMkiDB-cV-LNf9TpdyxbFUviuNlTPo9hVEkaCyKzuEcnKNAPznybP6wxU/w598-h640/frankie.png" width="598" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">7. <a href="https://bungalow123.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/edie-coatigan">Edie Coatigan</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq76s6u0A94V_J6iPsGzA0gnIocsWr7Y1_mA6dCfpBvCKY_dLQ4bgBW4eExrb1BbiAMcC7YLRWUL6sDfYL-Z8MkobBCnOocVpgQGalK3SVs3xPE9y99h573FPAobHY5_4bOmwFfbYyWXBHgdWTnUSoax9oilaAoZCSsEbE9AvsR8oy0PzjsOo9HrYqljU/s656/edie.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="502" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq76s6u0A94V_J6iPsGzA0gnIocsWr7Y1_mA6dCfpBvCKY_dLQ4bgBW4eExrb1BbiAMcC7YLRWUL6sDfYL-Z8MkobBCnOocVpgQGalK3SVs3xPE9y99h573FPAobHY5_4bOmwFfbYyWXBHgdWTnUSoax9oilaAoZCSsEbE9AvsR8oy0PzjsOo9HrYqljU/w490-h640/edie.png" width="490" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">8. <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/maeve-hooded-anchor-cardigan-sweater?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=050&searchparams=q%3Dmaeve%2520hooded%2520anchor%2520cardigan%2520sweater&type=STANDARD&quantity=1">Maeve Hooded Anchor Cardigan Sweater</a></span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8aIxfXb3FOeN_sjTQbmbxG9CES6vyK81qO6s6Fb075WjqTD5H7PFx-MbSdJxraVkEkrAkxj0Gf0b7Goi_6I6sTfdGGwBpKNa7huuyYzOAX_u-Edrqf99KDtyhK6Rl9sB-yqWgnHRUY9PcicBl7dlMd2iz4CT82RNEpYcEv_r8wBMjhTpaWZjkxId3iE/s762/maeve.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="762" data-original-width="521" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8aIxfXb3FOeN_sjTQbmbxG9CES6vyK81qO6s6Fb075WjqTD5H7PFx-MbSdJxraVkEkrAkxj0Gf0b7Goi_6I6sTfdGGwBpKNa7huuyYzOAX_u-Edrqf99KDtyhK6Rl9sB-yqWgnHRUY9PcicBl7dlMd2iz4CT82RNEpYcEv_r8wBMjhTpaWZjkxId3iE/w438-h640/maeve.png" width="438" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9. The Greatest Night In Pop on Netflix</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/MD3oU1gowu4" width="320" youtube-src-id="MD3oU1gowu4"></iframe></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/games/connections">Connections</a></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuHyY1yCX-i_epketIJEwulQn70pMu7V3_8V4x78hwkI9801Hjl6wTa0RIscSNJrxIZBoNCa3S0Gsu38zFjiiwnRWeSfxNAQAy_N8UJXh7jpx_fnWEB5Ksnm-8L3x2PSKyswayOHbt8BiuX2MzGyg3YHI7i6blpiEjYdn4X_u3kWnFiX_hRDwN_72EGs/s762/connections.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="429" data-original-width="762" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsuHyY1yCX-i_epketIJEwulQn70pMu7V3_8V4x78hwkI9801Hjl6wTa0RIscSNJrxIZBoNCa3S0Gsu38zFjiiwnRWeSfxNAQAy_N8UJXh7jpx_fnWEB5Ksnm-8L3x2PSKyswayOHbt8BiuX2MzGyg3YHI7i6blpiEjYdn4X_u3kWnFiX_hRDwN_72EGs/s320/connections.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">That's it for me this week. What's caught your eye?</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2538201150899130130.post-1755705584371148422024-02-01T08:48:00.000-08:002024-02-01T08:48:49.319-08:00NonFiction For Children: Choosing Brave<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Despite the fact that not judging a book by its cover is something I will often tell students, I will admit that I haven't felt compelled to pick this one up based solely on the cover.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Looking past the cover and finally opening it up, I realized what I've been missing out on.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpDJMPYBCzmLt9N5QIdDEQpLhEIuMrhFKw39HZqLNugmeS5LEvIqgvEgvO3T_TBymPq8Y6LD-9AJbwW2WI8zY1FDyQEMfBEELOa2rA4WzwsBLfs86XrRh0peJxysmLd_7NBf-qEILOEig721rRG01Uh0bjSs6L6nrOzhCTRsM4VcchuurXVjhA8dQ_E8/s1000/choosing%20brave.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="818" data-original-width="1000" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpDJMPYBCzmLt9N5QIdDEQpLhEIuMrhFKw39HZqLNugmeS5LEvIqgvEgvO3T_TBymPq8Y6LD-9AJbwW2WI8zY1FDyQEMfBEELOa2rA4WzwsBLfs86XrRh0peJxysmLd_7NBf-qEILOEig721rRG01Uh0bjSs6L6nrOzhCTRsM4VcchuurXVjhA8dQ_E8/w640-h524/choosing%20brave.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Choosing Brave: How Mamie Till-Mobley and Emmett Till Sparked the Civil Rights Movement by Angela Joy, illustrated by Janelle Washington is an award-winning picture book -and after taking a look at it myself, I can see why it has won so many awards</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the story of Emmett Till's mother, her life story before she was a mother. And it is the story of her time raising Emmett and how she grieved for her son and shared her tragedy with the world so that everyone could see what had happened to her beloved son. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The author's note provides more information about Mamie, and although kids may not read it, I appreciated learning more about her. I watched Till last summer on vacation and found it to be heartbreaking. I love the fact that there are different forms of media that tell this story and create a deeper and richer picture of ordinary people who acted extraordinarily.</span></p>Tina's Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14313626164494986783noreply@blogger.com0