tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.comments2024-03-18T16:06:48.176-04:00Ms. Yingling ReadsMs. Yinglinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17805324364289597178noreply@blogger.comBlogger9786125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-19972930055471943682024-03-17T11:15:28.378-04:002024-03-17T11:15:28.378-04:00My favorite Ginnie book was Ginnie and the Cooking...My favorite Ginnie book was Ginnie and the Cooking Contest so I think I would have been drawn to the cooking rather than the health angle. Of course, I agree it is good for tweens with health issues to find characters like them.CLMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03595294217111602231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-29736693544915199802024-03-14T01:34:27.506-04:002024-03-14T01:34:27.506-04:00I amputting both of these on my TBR list. They bot...I amputting both of these on my TBR list. They both sound like books I would really enjoy. Thanks for the heads up.Rosi Hollinbeckhttps://rosiholllinbeck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-57878654056870331782024-03-13T14:47:52.598-04:002024-03-13T14:47:52.598-04:00I'd like to read The Luminous Life of Lucy Lan...I'd like to read The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry, it sounds an entertaining and enjoyable story, plus I always large families in books! Spying on Spies also sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing!Valinora Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913513248981439103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-75893335062024387132024-03-12T00:22:37.663-04:002024-03-12T00:22:37.663-04:00I suspect part of why I don't read much histor...I suspect part of why I don't read much historical fiction is that it skews kind of grim, so seeing a more upbeat story like The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry is definitely intriguing! (Also, I adore the alliteration in the title—and then we have some assonance happening in this sentence too...) I've also read two different books about Elizebeth Smith Friedman when I judged for the Cybils, so it's delightful to see a third! Thanks so much for the thoughtful reviews as always, Karen, and have a wonderful week!Max @ Completely Full Bookshelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04466405075405012116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-28787680589721305002024-03-11T16:17:15.653-04:002024-03-11T16:17:15.653-04:00These both look fantastic. Happy MMGM to you. These both look fantastic. Happy MMGM to you. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260139292374478327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-58278019111852389512024-03-11T14:07:39.570-04:002024-03-11T14:07:39.570-04:00I recognized the Anne of Green Gables spirit in Lu...I recognized the Anne of Green Gables spirit in Lucy just by reading your review, but that might be because I am currently reading The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett. <br />I'm wondering how this book on Elizebeth Smith Friedman compares to The Woman All Spies Fear: Code Breaker Elizebeth Smith Friedman and Her Hidden Life by Amy Butler Greenfield. I do like this cover better...Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-57835473778203285902024-03-11T09:44:35.237-04:002024-03-11T09:44:35.237-04:00I really enjoy historical novels. Students not so ...I really enjoy historical novels. Students not so much, They can be depressing, but this one at least avoids going down that road. Thanks for your reviews today on MMGM and for the past week. Great choices. Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-32020856027004653472024-03-09T11:50:35.524-05:002024-03-09T11:50:35.524-05:00It's often a startling experience to pull out ...It's often a startling experience to pull out a book from the past (especially a beloved book from the past) and see elements of the story that are deeply offensive.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-92078834047251510132024-03-07T00:13:48.015-05:002024-03-07T00:13:48.015-05:00I'm sure your kiddos will love these. I have n...I'm sure your kiddos will love these. I have no interest in basketball. Thanks for telling me about them thought. Rosi Hollinbeckhttps://rosihollinbeck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-83957124165253812252024-03-05T14:02:32.998-05:002024-03-05T14:02:32.998-05:00As someone not into sports, I'm glad for anyon...As someone not into sports, I'm glad for anyone who reviews those books so I can consider them for the store.Earlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102244554799332700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-27267118653265014222024-03-04T20:21:43.566-05:002024-03-04T20:21:43.566-05:00Happy blogiversary! 🥳 It has been sad seeing favo...Happy blogiversary! 🥳 It has been sad seeing favourite blogs disappear, but I think that makes celebrating milestones like these even more special. Jenna @ Falling Lettershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12989828400822438656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-44631676918807443362024-03-04T12:35:54.841-05:002024-03-04T12:35:54.841-05:00So nice there are more sports books coming out. I...So nice there are more sports books coming out. I recall from my volunteering days that they were hugely popular, as well as the Guinness World Records books for some reason. Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260139292374478327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-14584467430650427382024-03-04T10:37:05.650-05:002024-03-04T10:37:05.650-05:00I'm sure you're right. Both will be popula...I'm sure you're right. Both will be popular! LeBron James just set another record this week, so that 2nd one certainly will be fun to read. Thanks for both, Karen. I enjoy reading your library opinion of what's always coveted.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-88412549565667353942024-03-03T15:01:17.924-05:002024-03-03T15:01:17.924-05:00I accidentally deleted almost 10,000 reviews on Go...I accidentally deleted almost 10,000 reviews on Goodreads a year or so ago, but everything should be here on the blog. If you send me a friend request and a note on Goodreads, I'll be glad to add you as a friend. I thought that my reviews were public, but I'll have to look into it. Ms. Yinglingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-80675921605309457352024-02-28T20:29:37.476-05:002024-02-28T20:29:37.476-05:00Oooh - what delicious choices for a review. I love...Oooh - what delicious choices for a review. I love seeing how tech is portrayed in fiction - years from now archaeologists will struggle to understand the thrall these tiny machines cast on entire populations...Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.sueheavenrich.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-81620580898024386182024-02-28T15:16:45.568-05:002024-02-28T15:16:45.568-05:00I was't expecting three social media reviews t...I was't expecting three social media reviews today, but I really enjoyed reading them. The first book sounds the most fun though, thanks for sharing! Valinora Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01913513248981439103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-55820691725710110482024-02-27T21:10:52.717-05:002024-02-27T21:10:52.717-05:00I did not know about this book, so thank you for s...I did not know about this book, so thank you for sharing it! <br /><br />Happy reading, and thank you for linking up :) Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-60559000370769499192024-02-27T12:30:55.601-05:002024-02-27T12:30:55.601-05:00I'm not into witches, etc, and I appreciate yo...I'm not into witches, etc, and I appreciate your honest review. Carol BaldwinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-59500955081307055442024-02-27T09:26:25.686-05:002024-02-27T09:26:25.686-05:00Happy 18th! I'd love for you to change your Go...Happy 18th! I'd love for you to change your Goodreads privacy to public so I can see your bookshelves and the older books you've reviewed, with their star ratings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-36511693685572430932024-02-27T01:30:23.390-05:002024-02-27T01:30:23.390-05:00I have no idea how you can read as much as you do ...I have no idea how you can read as much as you do or write as much as you do! I am in awe. Thanks for telling me about these three books. I'll try to check them out.Rosi Hollinbeckhttps://rosihollinbeck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-29426695482065516272024-02-26T19:06:46.634-05:002024-02-26T19:06:46.634-05:00I'm with you 100% with your views on social me...I'm with you 100% with your views on social media. I can barely find the time to keep a blog active much less having to deal with the constant chatter you get on Twitter. Keep on reading for sure and you captured my interest with your thoughts on Averil Offline.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-55531383066307903962024-02-23T14:15:56.932-05:002024-02-23T14:15:56.932-05:00I recommend you all the time and find your reviews...I recommend you all the time and find your reviews VERY helpful!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096787155616041727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-53132090816000438612024-02-21T15:46:20.480-05:002024-02-21T15:46:20.480-05:00I think a lot of young people will like this. I...I think a lot of young people will like this. I'm putting it on my list. It's the kind of story I like. Thanks for telling me about it. Rosi Hollinbeckhttps://rosihollinbeck.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-51606762579580718242024-02-21T09:07:25.216-05:002024-02-21T09:07:25.216-05:00I was thinking of It Ain't So Awful, Falafel w...I was thinking of It Ain't So Awful, Falafel while reading your review, so I loved that you mentioned it. That's the only other book I can think of reading about that time period and topic. This definitely sounds like something worth checking out. Thanks for the in-depth review!Kasey @ The Story Sanctuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888336095369935949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22559214.post-34964827810776438042024-02-20T20:37:09.329-05:002024-02-20T20:37:09.329-05:00A few years ago one of my nephews and their family...A few years ago one of my nephews and their family had to evacuate because of flooding. Thankfully the federal government helped the community with repairs afterwards. Even with all that, it was still a very stressful situation. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.com