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themarniemae
Apr 23, 20213 min read
National Book Day (April 23, 2021)
Happy National Book Day! In honor of today, I thought I would share some of my favorite books with all of you. These have really changed...
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themarniemae
Apr 12, 20212 min read
National Drop Everything and Read Day (April 12th) 📖
Today is one of my favorite days of the year, right behind Christmas and Thanksgiving. That’s right — it’s D.E.A.R. Day! For those who...
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themarniemae
Apr 2, 20213 min read
Book of the Month: Becoming Dr. Suess by Brian Jay Jones
When I finished this book, I can honestly say that I didn’t know how I felt about it. I thought that Brian Jay Jones did a phenomenal job...
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themarniemae
Apr 1, 20212 min read
Beverly Cleary, I Miss You Already 📚
I’m so heartbroken. Precisely a week ago (March 25, 2021), Beverly Cleary passed away. As one of the most famous children’s authors, she...
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themarniemae
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Book of the Month: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan
Written by Jenny Colgan, The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris follows Anna Trent as she is sent to France after an accident that leaves...
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themarniemae
Jan 29, 20213 min read
Book of the Month: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson
I thought this book was going to tell me how to stop giving a fuck. All it did was make me want to throw this book in the fireplace. The...
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themarniemae
Jan 8, 20212 min read
2021 Book of the Month List
With a new year comes new (or in my case, old) books to conquer and check off our reading list. That’s why I’ve created my own Book of...
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themarniemae
Dec 31, 20203 min read
Book of the Month: "Winter Stroll" by Erin Hilderbrand
I am going to preface this by saying that I found this book in the clearance section at a book store, so while it’s the second book in...
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themarniemae
Dec 2, 20203 min read
Book of the Month: "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee
This book was not what I was expecting. Going into this, I had been told that this was a sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird. Someone...
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themarniemae
Oct 28, 20204 min read
Book of the Month: "The Woman in Cabin 10" by Ruth Ware
I was very excited to read this novel. I saved it specifically for the month of October because it looked like it would be somewhat of a...
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themarniemae
Oct 5, 20202 min read
Book of the Month: "In Such Good Company" by Carol Burnett
Who doesn’t love Carol Burnett? The first time I ever watched her was as Miss Hannigan in the movie-musical Annie. That was the start of...
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themarniemae
Sep 14, 20203 min read
Book Review: "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom
I read this book in a day. Don’t look so shocked, it’s not that big of a book. The only thought I had after finishing it was that I...
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themarniemae
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Book of the Month: "Again, But Better" by Christine Riccio
I read this book in a day. I had every intention of trying to pace myself, but I couldn’t. It was just THAT good. Written by Christine...
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themarniemae
Aug 3, 20202 min read
Book of the Month: "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell
I’m confused and disappointed as to why this book was so popular. Written by Rainbow Rowell, this book follows Eleanor, the odd new girl...
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themarniemae
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Book of the Month: "Tomorrow There Will Be Apricots" by Jessica Soffer
I have no idea what possessed me to buy this book. I purchased it over a year ago when I was browsing in Barnes and Noble and while they...
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