Our summer is nearing an end; the boys have one last week of summer before starting school. Can I say this feels like it’s been the longest summer ever? Perhaps it’s due to the torturous hot temps we had for the most of the summer, perhaps it’s because I’m ready for the boys to head back to school!
After our pretty panicked oldest son, entering middle school this year, informed us that NONE of his clothes were suitable for middle school, the hubs and & have spent the last week replenishing his wardrobe for acceptable clothing. Now that we’ve done so, we can see that our twelve year old does have a pretty awesome sense of style. He’s not big on brands (sort of anti-brands really) so at first that was a challenge. I’m hoping his individuality isn’t compromised once school starts & he is influenced excessively by what others are wearing.
Other than this bit of drama, I’ve had a pretty awesome week, even though it didn’t start out that way. First, my local independent bookstore, One More Page Books was featured in a Washington Post article about thriving independent bookstores! YAY! I’m mentioned briefly as well so that was pretty awesome.
Secondly, #IndieThursday had record participation last week! I’m so happy to see so many people supporting independent bookstores! Be sure to participate this week as we have a pretty awesome giveaway available.
Finally, I was nominated for a Book Blogger Appreciation Week Award in the area of Best Mystery/Suspense/Crime Book Blog. Best Mystery/Suspense/Crime Book Blog. I’m quite shocked and flattered. Over the next week I’ll be perusing my blog, picking out reviews that I’ll be submitting to the committee judging this award. If you have any favorites in the mystery/suspense/crime genres over the past year, let me know.
Before I get back to my Sunday reading, I wanted to remind you to check out my posts from this week, including a book in which I give my highest recommendation!
- This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel
- #IndieThursday Guest Post: An Invitation To Lose Yourself by Brooke (Books Distilled)
- The Irresistible Henry House by Lisa Grunwald
- Cocktail Hour Under The Tree of Forgetfulness by Alexandra Fuller
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