Friday, April 03, 2020

Weekly Mews: Bookwanderers, Rainbows, and My April TBR List Poll (Please Vote!)

I am linking up to the Sunday Post hosted by Kim of Caffeinated Book Reviewer, where participants recap our week, talk about what we are reading, share any new books that have come our way, and whatever else we want to talk about. I am also linking The Sunday Salon hosted by Deb Nance of Readerbuzz where participants discuss what they are reading and other bookish topics. I am linking up to Nicole of Feed Your Addiction's Monthly Wrap-Up Post, where any book bloggers who write monthly wrap-up posts can link up and visit other bloggers to see what they have been reading.   I am linking to Stacking the Shelves hosted by Team Tynga's Reviews and Marlene of Reading Reality a meme in which participants share what new books came their way recently. 


As I write this I am sitting on my couch with my daughter cuddled up next to me, playing a game on her tablet. My tortie cat is attacking my foot playfully (thank goodness I am wearing thick socks!), while my other one is napping peacefully at the end of the couch. My husband will be walking in any moment with the pizza. We are going to catch up on the most recent episode of The Masked Singer. I love these quiet evenings with my family. Will you join me?

New to the Shelves:


In early March, I picked up a copy of Pages and Co.: The Bookwanderers by Anna James while visiting Barnes and Noble. My last physical visit to a bookstore for a long while, I am afraid.  As a book lover, I couldn't resist. It is about an 11 year old girl whose mother disappeared and is being raised by her grandparents who own a bookshop. She loves to escape into books--and soon the characters of her favorite classics start visiting her in the bookshop.


I pre-ordered paperback copies a couple books awhile ago (when I was spending my gift cards) and one came in this past month. I am so excited! It is Laurie Halse Anderson's Shout. Her young adult novel Speak is one of my all time favorites, and a book I have a very personal connection to. Shout is a memoir written in free verse, which delves into the author's childhood trauma and the significance it had on her writing, as well as other aspects of her life.

Have you read either of these or anything else by the authors? If so, what did you think? What books have you added to your shelves recently? 


What I Am Reading: I am embarrassed to say I am still making my way through Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. I am closer to being done than I was last week, at least. I blame it partly on my working part of the week from home this week. I usually read during my lunch break, and, considering my lunch break at home was spent with my husband and daughter and I had to work through my lunch breaks at the office, there was not much reading getting done. I am sure the other part is that I have not completely regained my reading mojo.

What I Am Watching: More Vampire Diaries and Elementary. Nothing really noteworthy, I am afraid.

Off the Blog: This week was the start of my new work schedule, working part of the week from home and the other in the office. It went well overall, with a few minor kinks. It was hard going into the office the second part of the week though. As I was getting ready for my first day back, I caught myself as I was putting on my lipstick. What was I doing?! I have to wear a face mask in the office! No lipstick needed.

Mouse's dance classes started on Zoom this week as well. She is not terribly enthusiastic about having to take classes via a screen, but it is better than nothing. Rehearsals for the summer ballet and musical (which will likely be postponed) are also supposed to start up again this month.

As predicted, the governor announced all schools in the state will be closed for the rest of the academic year. My daughter was really sad to hear the news. She misses her friends and teacher. The teacher is busy getting Google Classroom set up and plans to have that officially under way April 13th. I will be grateful for the additional educational support when it comes. My husband and I are doing what we can, but with both of us working full time during the week, and her being so young still, I wish we could do more for her. I cannot imagine what it is like for working parents that have even younger and multiple children at home right now, trying to juggle it all. She's getting a good lesson in how to be self-sufficient, at least!

My computer of nine years has started showing serious signs it is ready to be laid to rest. My hard drive isn't long for this world. All the files have been backed up, and while I am hoping it can hang on for a while longer, I also know it may go at any moment (please don't be while I am using it--like right now!).

We decorated for Easter this past weekend. And this past week Mouse created some giant eggs to put in the window for neighbors who may go on an Egg Hunt. This weekend we will be decorating  flowers and butterflies for the Christmas Easter tree.

 A glimpse of part of the rainbow on our walk


Here is what I finished reading in March:
  • Well-Read Black Girl ed. by Gloria Edim
  • The Book With No Pictures by B.J. Novak
  • The Five Year Plan by Carla Burgess
  • Go Away, Unicorn! by Emily Mullock
  • No News is Good News (Ivy + Bean, #8) by Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall
  • In Five Years by Rebecca Serle
  • Mr. Peabody's Apples by Madonna and Loren Long
  • Ivy + Bean Make the Rules (#9) by Annie Barrows & Sophie Blackall
Mouse recently rediscovered The Book With No Pictures in her personal library. We read it three times in a row one evening; my husband, Mouse, and I, each reading it to each other. Go Away, Unicorn! is one Mouse picked up at her most recent school book fair. It's really cute. We continue to enjoy the Ivy + Bean books. We still have two more to go before we are caught up with the series. I reviewed both The Five Year Plan and In Five Years earlier this month, both were enjoyable reads. One a cute romance and the other a fiction novel about love, loss and self-discovery. I also read Well-Read Black Girl, a collection of essays written by several women authors of color, which was amazing.

My reading really suffered this past month. I expected it would given all we had planned. Mouse's birthday, dance rehearsals, spring break, and family coming in from out of town. I did not expect to get much reading done. The month went into an entirely different direction (no family visit, cancelled rehearsals, and a kind of extra long spring break that still hasn't ended)--and still, not much reading. I am hoping April will be better. And if my computer survives, hopefully I will be able to blog more too.

Tell me what you have been up to! What are you reading, listening to and watching? How was your March


Thank you for helping me decide what book from my TBR collection I should read next:

My TBR List is a meme hosted by the awesome Michelle at Because Reading. It’s a fun way to choose a book from your TBR pile to read. The 1st Saturday of every month, I will list 3 books I am considering reading and take a poll as to which you think I should read. I will read the winner that month, and my review will follow (unfortunately, not likely in the same month, but eventually--that's all I can promise). 




April is National Poetry Month. Did you know the newest book on my TBR shelf, Shout, is a memoir in verse? I love that! I am really excited about this month's three choices. They are all books I have been wanting to read for a long while. They are all also novels written in verse. Will you help me select the one I read this month in honor of National Poetry Month?


A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman (2014)
Padma Venkatraman’s inspiring story of a young girl’s struggle to regain her passion and find a new peace is told lyrically through verse that captures the beauty and mystery of India and the ancient bharatanatyam dance form. This is a stunning novel about spiritual awakening, the power of art, and above all, the courage and resilience of the human spirit.

Veda, a classical dance prodigy in India, lives and breathes dance—so when an accident leaves her a below-knee amputee, her dreams are shattered. For a girl who’s grown used to receiving applause for her dance prowess and flexibility, adjusting to a prosthetic leg is painful and humbling. But Veda refuses to let her disability rob her of her dreams, and she starts all over again, taking beginner classes with the youngest dancers. Then Veda meets Govinda, a young man who approaches dance as a spiritual pursuit. As their relationship deepens, Veda reconnects with the world around her, and begins to discover who she is and what dance truly means to her. [Goodreads Summary]
Sometimes I think our family lives and breathes dance, which is one of the reasons I knew I had to read A Time to Dance. I am also very curious about the bharatanatyam dance form. I have seen a couple of You Tube videos, and it's beautiful. This novel promises to be heartbreaking and inspiring. Veda could have given up on dancing altogether, but she doesn't.


The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (2018)
Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let her fists and her fierceness do the talking.

But Xiomara has plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion onto the pages of a leather notebook, reciting the words to herself like prayers—especially after she catches feelings for a boy in her bio class named Aman, who her family can never know about. With Mami’s determination to force her daughter to obey the laws of the church, Xiomara understands that her thoughts are best kept to herself.

So when she is invited to join her school’s slam poetry club, she doesn’t know how she could ever attend without her mami finding out, much less speak her words out loud. But still, she can’t stop thinking about performing her poems.

Because in the face of a world that may not want to hear her, Xiomara refuses to be silent. [Goodreads Summary]
I still remember the first time I got to see slam poetry performed in person, a piece on women's history. I was mesmerized and loved every minute of it. I know first hand the comfort putting words to a page can bring, especially when it seems like the world is against you. I cannot help but want to know more about Xiomara and hear what she has to say.


Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai (2011)
For all the ten years of her life, Ha has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, the warmth of her friends close by...and the beauty of her very own papaya tree.

But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Ha and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope. In America, Ha discovers the foreign world of Alabama: the coldness of strangers, the dullness of its food, the strange shape of its landscape...and the strength of her very own family.

This is the moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing as she journeys from one country to another, one life to the next. [Goodreads Summary] 

Of all three of these, this one has been on my TBR the longest. I am not sure why I have not read it. The Vietnam setting, particularly the time period, call to me. If you have read my blog before, you probably know my father was a Vietnam War Veteran, and I find myself drawn to books set in and around that war. I also like to read novels about the immigrant experience, which is often full of hardship and hope.

What do you think? Do any of these appeal to you? Which one should I read next?



Thank you for voting! I hope you all have a wonderful week. Stay safe and well.  Happy Reading!


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73 comments:

  1. I recently read Elizabeth Acevedo's novel recently. It was a really good read!!

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    1. Marg - I am glad to her you enjoyed Poet X. I think I will too! Thank you for visiting.

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    2. I read her second novel which isnt in verse form at all but prose. It was called The Heat on High or something similar. Very good.

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  2. Oh my, A Time to Dance sounds wonderful, and most definitely heartbreaking. It's a great find and I am looking forward to read what you think of it.

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    1. Verushka - I think so too. I look forward to reading it! Thank you for stopping by today.

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  3. I tried Shout on audio, not realizing it was written in verse. I love novels in verse but they don't work on audio for me. I'll have to get my hands on a print copy.

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    1. Kathy - I haven't tried a novel in verse on audio. I guess it would depend on the narrator, but I have a feeling I would prefer them in print too. Thank you for visiting.

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  4. I like the look of Bookwanders. I just added it to my wish list.

    Shout is a beautifully written book, but I will always love Speak a little more. I haven't read Poet X, but I have read Inside Out & Back Again, so I chose IOBA, but I wouldn't mind if you read Poet X.

    I laughed when I read how you started to put lipstick on before remembering you'd be wearing a mask.

    Please be safe and well.

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    1. Deb - I hope we both enjoy the Bookwanderers book. It sounds like it will be good.

      I am so glad to hear you liked Shout. Thank you for voting!

      I had to laugh in the moment too when I caught myself putting on the lipstick too. It's the little things. :-)

      Thank you for stopping by.

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  5. Oh my gosh! I love your blog! It's adorable!
    I voted on your TBR! Hope you have a great week!

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    1. Christine - Thank you for the compliment and for voting! Thank you for visiting.

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  6. OOh! I need to decorate for Easter ASAP!!

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    1. Erica - My daughter won't stop talking about Easter. I want to make it special for her given the circumstances. Thank you for stopping by.

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  7. Happy National Poetry Month! I'm find some comfort in poets like Mary Oliver during these strange times.

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    1. Iliana - Happy National Poetry month to you too! I was just looking at a Mary Oliver collection and thinking I should give that a read this month. Thank you for visiting!

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  8. So glad to hear you are getting a chance to work some from home. Granted I'm sure it is hard when you still have a kiddo that isn't going to school. You guys hang in there. I do love to hear all the new ways we are finding to make things work. Take good care!

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    1. Iliana - Thank you. I am glad I can be home for at least part of the week with my family too. Thank you for stopping by.

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  9. Well, I hated to choose just one of those books for you to read as I loved both YA books and the adult book looks wonderful. This is such a tough time for kids; they miss their friends, their teachers, their routine, and just normal life. Some day this, too, shall pass, but boy I think it's going to be a long time.

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    1. Helen - My daughter seems to be coping well for the most part, but it is hard for her. She's such a social butterfly. I need to set up more visits with her friends via FB messenger or some other means. I hope things will turn around for the better soon--although I know "soon" is relative at this point. Thank you for visiting.

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  10. That's great that you can work at home part of the time. I think many of us are having problems reading right now. Your books sound interesting, though. I hope you have a great week - take care and stay safe!

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    1. Yvonne - Thank you! I am lucky that they are letting us at least do that much. Thank you for stopping by.

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  11. "My husband will be walking in any moment with the pizza" Sounds pretty good haha! Family time, pizza, and cats. Can't go wrong. It's nice that we can at least enjoy family in the midst of all this awfulness.

    Same here with schools. My senior is pretty bummed that her senior year is effectively over. It's so hard but what can you do right? She's adjusting though... best of luck to you guys as well!

    I voted Inside Out & Back Again. It sounds wonderful.

    Take care this week!

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    1. Greg - Yes, it was a nice respite from everything else going on.

      I am sorry your senior won't be able to partake in the usual senior fare, graduation and all. That must be very difficult.

      Thank you for voting and for visiting.

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  12. My little ballerina is not thrilled that all of her dance classes are now via the computer as well. They are recording videos each week and posting them for students to complete. On Wednesday our governor closed schools for the rest of the year (but still refuses to issue stay-at-home orders, even for our two largest cities) and that was followed two days by an email from the dance studio saying that they have decided to postpone Revue this year, which is devastating to all the dancers, but necessary. Who knows when it will be rescheduled for. Stay safe!

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    1. Sarah - It really isn't the same, is it? My daughter's dance studio is using Zoom and the kids are allowed a little time at the end of class to check in with each other. It's not a lot of time, mind you, but a nice touch. Our studio hasn't announced the cancellation of the summer show yet, but I heard that the theater we were going to use pulled out of all their obligations. I think the show will go on, but it will be postponed for sure. It is sad for everyone, but as you said, it is necessary at this time. I hope you all will stay safe as well. Thank you for stopping by.

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  13. You make staying in sound nice. Sigh. I wish!

    I recently read Poet X and I liked it. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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    1. Gayathri - At least in that moment it was. :-) After my downer of a post last weekend, I figured I should lighten it up a bit this week. I am glad you enjoyed Poet X. I look forward to reading it.

      Thank you for visiting.

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  14. March was such a crazy month! The first two weeks were fairly normal but then the virus started hitting hard. I work at two shops: an essential shop and a non-essential shop. The latter has been closed during the lockdown and I'm supposed to return to work this week for the essential shop. However, my mom has an underlying health condition so I'm self-isolating further to protect the both of us. Hopefully life will return to normal soon!

    Enjoy your new books!
    My Book Haul! 

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    1. Kyra - If you do have to return to work this week, I hope it goes well. It's so hard when you have to work outside the home and have someone at home who is at high risk. Thank you for stopping by.

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  15. The cover for The Book Wanderers is beautiful! I hope Mouse can adjust to online school! It's such a huge step but it seems like it's the only way to go (Singapore is also moving to complete home based learning as well)

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    1. Eustacia - Thank you. It really is the only alternative right now --that or do nothing, which isn't much of an option at all. I hope all is well with you. Thank you for visiting.

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  16. I want to watch Vampire Diaries too. Such weird times now but I am blogging more... Enjoy all of your books and shows. I hope that you and your family will have a nice week!

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    1. Cindy - I made it to season 8 now of Vampire Diaries. I am glad you are able to blog more. I don't really have more time on my hands--less really--given the situation. Thank you for stopping by.

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  17. The Bookwanderers looks like a super cute read and I loved SHOUT!
    My Little wants to take dance classes online but I'm not impressed with what I've found on youtube.
    Have a great wweek! Stay safe!

    Stacy Renee | LazyDayLit

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    1. StacyRenee - It does look cute. I keep hoping my daughter will show an interest in it, but so far it's just me. Oh well. That's okay. I am glad to hear you loved Shout. I look forward to reading it.

      I have been less than impressed with You Tube for other reasons as of late, so I'm not surprised their dance options aren't all that great. My daughter's studio is offering their classes online right now to members, which has been nice. I like that they are live. I hope something that works for you and your child! Thank you for visiting.

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  18. I am intrigued by The Poet X.

    We are fortunate to have so many online resources available during these challenging times. I am glad that I don't have to deal with the school and family issues, but my grandchildren are managing because of the online learning available.

    Enjoy your family time...while working from home! Stay safe.




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    1. Laurel-Rain - Yes, thank goodness for the technology we have today. Thank you for stopping by.

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  19. I had to vote for The Poet X. That cover is just too cool. Sorry about your dying computer. Our schools here are closed until May 1st...of course, that could change. Because that's the world we live in now. Everchanging. Hope you have a good week! :D

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    1. Lark - I love the cover of Poet X too. :-) My husband and I are looking at replacement computers, but this isn't exactly the ideal time to buy. Oh well. I'm really sad about my computer. I am so dependent on it for a lot of things. So far it is hanging in there, but I am not sure for how much longer. Thank you for visiting.

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  20. About a week ago the production of "The Masked Singer" told us that we would see during the next two weeks episodes from the first season. Due to two confirmed Coronacases within the production team they had to pause. Stay safe and healthy.

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    1. Vi - I am sorry to hear your production of The Masked Singer has to be put on hiatus. The American version was filmed through completion already, and so we'll get to see the end with no delays. Thank you for stopping by.

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  21. The Poet X is one of my favorites, and the audio is AMAZING. I could definitely listen to it again. I also know what you mean about reading... somehow I have less time? I'm stuck at home, but also trying to homeschool a six-year-old is making me crazy. The twins aren't in school, but they still require a lot of time and attention. There's no Story Time, playgrounds, etc., so we're trying to make do with what we have. :)

    Lindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬

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    1. Lindsi - I am so glad to know you like The Poet X. I can't wait to read it. It sounds like you are making the most out of the situation at hand. It is hard to juggle everything, isn't it? All we can do is the best we can. Thank you for visiting.

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  22. I worry about the families with many children at home and 2 working parents and even those with no computer, or only 1 computer. It's so weird right now. We are happy to be home but it is still weird.

    Have a wonderful week! Be kind and take care of yourself!

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    1. Anne - Our district (and I've heard many others) are doing what they can to make sure families without computers or internet connection have the access they need. I feel for those families too. I'm just glad they are trying to be as inclusive as possible so as many as possible can take part. Thank you for stopping by.

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  23. The Bookwanderers is on my TBR it looks fantastic! I can't wait to see what you think. School is going distance learning here for the rest of the school year which isn't a shock but is definitely crazy. The Tornado is going a bit nuts missing his friends and social interactions too. I feel bad for him and have been trying to play extra games and what not with him. Have a great week and stay safe!

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    1. Katherine - I hope we both enjoy it when we read it. I feel for Tornado and Mouse. It's so hard not to be able to be around their friends for such a long stretch. Mom and dad just aren't the same. :-( We do what we can though, right? Thank you for visiting.

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  24. for some reason poet x is really talking to me. hope it's a good one.
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  25. I loved The Vampire Diaries. I hope whatever book you read next is a good one.

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    1. Mary - Thank you. I hope something will catch my fancy soon--and stick.

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  26. I think the Book Wanderers sounds wonderful! Hope you enjoy it and I might see if I could get it too. I haven't tried J-FIC books yet during this odd reading time, but I may just do that. Hope your week goes well and the Easter plans sound like a lot of fun.

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    1. Kay - I hope you can get a copy. It sounds like a cute read. Thank you for visiting!

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  27. I just started working from home this week and discovered I had the same problem - my daughter is home all of the time and my hubby comes home at lunch time and has just happened to come home right when I'm taking my lunch. There goes my 45 minutes of reading in peace and quiet! These new work schedules are going to take some getting used to!

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    1. Lisa - Working from home certainly has its advantages, but also its disadvantages, doesn't it? Thank you for stopping by.

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  28. That sounds like a wonderful quiet evening with your family! enjoy!
    I had been watching Vampire Diaries also lol with my daughter. It's oddly addictive, I need to get back to it.
    I'm sure the little one is missing her friends, it's not an easy time. So many people are using Zoom I've noticed.
    Enjoy your books this week and stay well.

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    1. Naida - It was nice. A bright spot amidst the chaos. Yes, Vampire Diaries is addicting. I am thinking of watching The Originals next. I've only seen one episode of that show. Mouse misses her friends very much. She's very much a social butterfly and is going a bit stir crazy. I hope you stay safe and well too. Thank you for visiting.

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  29. Those quiet evenings and sunday's are definitely the things that keep me going at the moment. I'm definitely enjoying those.
    I haven't read any of those books myself. Shout sounds good though.

    I'm definitely sad for our little girl too. I wish she could just go outside and play and see things. But she really is 'too' young to really get what's going on.. so it's more in my head I guess.

    It definitely sounds very intense and hard, working from home next to making sure your girl is doing schoolwork and keeping entertained. You're doing great!! ;)

    Stay safe Wendy and happy reading.

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    1. Maureen - All we can do is make the most of it for our children. Thank you for your kind words. :-) And thank you for stopping by.

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  30. I am really grateful that my three who are still at school are all teenagers, and able to fend for themselves largely. In some instances they’ve been helping each other out with things like Math (of which I know nothing). Ten years ago they would have been 4,5,7 and 15 And it would have been so much harder. Additionally we are only just finishing term 1 since our school year runs Jan to Dec so the disruption isn’t as bad as it could be.

    Wishing you a great reading week and good health

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    1. Shelleyrae - Having older children would have its advantages, although I am sure there are trying moments mixed in there too. Thank you for visiting.

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  31. The Bookwanderers looks and sounds adorable! Sorry that Mouse isn't too excited about online dancing---I can understand why that would be disappointing. Hope we all get back to normal at some point, but it's hard to imagine when that will happen.

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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    1. Nicole - Yes, it does seem like we are in this for the long haul, doesn't it? Thank you for stopping by.

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  32. Your new books sound great. I hope you'll enjoy them. My son's soccer coaches are starting to teach online too. I don't think my son is thrilled about it either but I definitely appreciate what his coaches are teachers are trying to do. Our new normal is definitely taking some getting used to, lol.

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    1. Suzanne - I am grateful for all the teachers and coaches are doing too. They seem to be going above and beyond for these kids. Thank you for visiting.

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  33. I do enjoy those simple moments like you described. More than anything, I miss my kids crawling up on my lap and being able to carry them around. I have a feeling that the schools around here might not go back this year but there hasn't been anything official yet. I love your idea of an Easter tree! Have a great week, Wendy!

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    1. Carole - Yes, those moments are what I hold onto when I'm feeling at my worst. I hope you are having a good week too. Thank you for stopping by.

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  34. Stay safe with your family. We are under complete lockdown here but managing as best we could. Lots of reading done (thank the Lord for Netgalley) and my reviews mostly upto date.

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    1. Mystica - I am glad you are able to read during this time. My reading hasn't been that great, I'm afraid. Thank you for visiting!

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  35. Cuddle time is the best! My daughter's class is using Google Classroom, and we've been utilizing zoom for all therapies, staff meetings, and extracurricular activities also. I was sad to hear that school's shut down for the rest of the year, but also a bit relieved.

    Lindy@ A Bookish Escape

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    1. Lindy - Yes, I felt the same about the schools being closed for the rest of the school year. I only hope work lets my husband and I work from home as long as possible until daycare opens up again . . . Thank you for stopping by.

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  36. I read Speak and have a copy of Shout here to read too. Poet X was one of my last-day-at-the-library checkouts and I hope to get to it sooner than later.

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    1. Danielle - I hope you enjoy Poet X when you read it. That may not have won the poll, but I still really want to read it. Thank you for visiting!

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