Today is a big day! First, it's World Book and Copyright Day but it's also Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon, which means over 2,000 readers (myself included) are reading for 24 hours straight. With a run that long, it's important to take a few minutes to get pumped up and get the blood flowing, which is why I've created a Pump Up the Jam Playlist. The following songs will help you to … [Read more...]
Review: The Great Penguin Bookchase
If you're still looking for the perfect bookish gift for a family of readers, then you'll want to read this review. Once again, the kind folks at GoneReading.com have made me insanely happy by sending a bookish gift and this one is one I can share with others. The Great Penguin Bookchase Boardgame is Trivial Pursuit meets Monopoly and is so much fun. The … [Read more...]
Big Sur in Photos
This is Part 3 in a 3 part series. Last week I shared with you my review of the 2016 Buick Regal GS's integration with Audiobooks.com and 4 Things I Learned On My First Business Trip, and this week I'm finally sharing the photos! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, I'll give you a refresher. Earlier this month, my husband and I headed out to Big Sur, CA to test … [Read more...]
Movie Magic: Should You Always Read the Book First?
I've always been a firm believer in reading the book before seeing the movie. As a self-proclaimed lover of the literary, it always baffled me when people even watched a movie based on a book they haven't read. I've read books I didn't want to read and pulled all-nighters just to finish a book before seeing the movie. Why? Because the books are always better. You get to … [Read more...]
Britney Spears, Lil Jon, and Las Vegas (Photos)
If you follow me on Instagram, then you know that I headed to Las Vegas to see Britney Spears over Labor Day weekend. This wasn't my first (or second) time seeing the superstar, but it was my first time in Vegas and it was a blast. Britney was, of course, amazing and I'm thrilled that she has renewed her residency because now that I know how cheap the place is, I'll definitely … [Read more...]