One of my favorite things is books as you well know by reading my blog year after year. One of the best things about having a blog is that it allows me to share some of my great finds with my readers and give a Continue reading →
July 17, 2023
July 7, 2023
Currently
Don’t you guys need to know what is going on in my life? Well, actually, a lot. Summer is in full swing here in the mountains of North Carolina and combined with our almost daily afternoon thunderstorms, we have been enjoying life. So today let Continue reading →
June 23, 2023
I Detect a Theme
If you look at the picture of this stack of books that recently came home with me from the AAUW Used Book Sale, you will notice a distinct theme. I love reading books about books, bookstores, and libraries. They are definitely some of my favorite Continue reading →
June 8, 2023
The Most Fabulous Time of the Year
If you ask me, and you didn’t, the best time of the year is when the AAUW Brevard Branch Annual Used Book Sale happens. Hold on to your hats, friends, because the 53rd Annual Book Sale is almost upon us. This event is the most Continue reading →
May 30, 2023
You Can Take The Girl From The Prairie – Darlene Foster
Author Darlene Foster has a lot of books under her belt and recently has added yet another one to the ever growing list. You Can Take the Girl From the Prairie is a delightful collection of essays about growing up on her beloved Canadian prairie. Continue reading →
April 26, 2023
Second Chances by Miriam McGuirk
It’s time for another book review here on It’s Just Life. I am behind on reading this year but never fear – I will catch back up soon to my usual reading rate. It’s just been a busy year so far for me and reading Continue reading →
April 17, 2023
Even More Things Found in Books
Another post about things found in books. You know I love all of the great finds that we find in our AAUW donations. I haven’t personally found a $100 bill yet but maybe one day… It is fun to see what people use as book Continue reading →
February 23, 2023
More Things Found in Books
I have shared several times before of some interesting things found in books that have been donated to our American Association of University Women group for our book sales. It’s fun to see some of the things that folks use as bookmarks. Please see the Continue reading →
February 16, 2023
The Year of…
One of the things that I love to be a part of is a good book club. This is the first place I have lived that I have really had a good group to be a part of and lucky me—I am in two really Continue reading →
November 3, 2022
Book Review: A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole
Sometimes I find a book that has to be shared. I read quite a bit and I don’t always write reviews or share on my blog but this precious book needs to be shared. A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole is about a sweet Continue reading →