Friends, readers, people I have never met. Welcome back! This was certainly no record month of reads for me with all kinds of crazy things around us grabbing for my attention, but there were definitely some great books in this small mix. So here you are, my honest opinion of my May 2020 Reads. As … More May 2020 Reads
Murder Mystery March? It honestly started out that way by pure coincidence. While I love a good murder mystery, the month swung back into my normal flow after the first weeks. Overall, March was a solid month of reads thanks to some Half Price Books deals and some stellar recommendations. As always, thank you dearly … More March 2020 Reads
It was the month of love, and yet, just about every book I read this month made me cry. But hey, there was some hidden love in those pages. Overall, it was a solid month of reads. Any month that comes upon two Five Star books is a winner to me! Thanks for reading with … More February 2020 Reads
Welcome to 2020! If you’ve been keeping up with any other book bloggers or bookstagram accounts, you’ve probably seen that the books this year are already getting some SHINING reviews! That’s so exciting but so overwhelming if you’re like me, and you’re still trying to keep up with the books people raved about last year… … More January 2020 Reads
Well, I never was very good at pacing myself. What do you say we just finish this thing in one foul swoop? Buckle up, I have a lot of books to tell you about. Thanks for reading with me! ~AT The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty 3.4/5 Stars I know what you’re thinking: am I … More 2019 Reads and Reviews pt. 4
Hi Friends, In true Alycia fashion, I’ve been a bit MIA for the past couple weeks because, well– life, holidays, jobs, and a little more life. But I’m back, at least for this week, and I’m determined to make it up to you, and also stay just a little on track. I did a little … More 2019 Reads and Reviews pt. 3
I haven’t been on top of the book reviews the way I like. Let’s be honest, when am I ever on top of it? But I wanted to authentically share what I read, what I liked, and what I didn’t like. I decided the easiest way to do this was to take it in bite … More 2019 Reads and Reviews pt. 1
I’ve never had trouble apologizing. If I disrespected my parents, I would apologize. If I accidentally bumped into someone in the school hallway, I would apologize. If someone accidentally bumped into me in a school hallway, I would apologize. I learned from an early age that this is the way to prevent further conflict and … More Not Always Sorry
“I dreamed a dream in times gone by When hope was high and life worth living” Let me be incredibly honest with you… I am not where I planned to be at my age, and I’m not very happy about it. This is just a fact. It’s not a cry of pitty or self-loathing. In … More I Dreamed A Dream… And Then I Kept Dreaming
“You’re cool and all, but your friend started texting me, and well…” *extremely detailed and graphic text about “last night” followed by, “Sorry, I meant to send that to someone else.” “God thinks that we should break up.” “You know how at the beginning of the semester we were both virgins… well I’m not anymore.” … More Northern Stars- And What They Lead Us To
