by Brooke Romney | Aug 7, 2013 | Books
image via Goodreads.com A fun summer mystery. The author did a great job of keeping so many perspectives and time periods (same story over 100 years) easy to follow and enjoy.The beginning was a touch slow but then I was totally hooked. Fantastic story, and I even...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 31, 2013 | Books
I’ve been recommending some fun, easier reads lately, but if you are looking for a great, deep novel, pick up The Power of One. Honestly, one of the best books I’ve ever read. There is a reason it’s called “The classic novel of South...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 24, 2013 | Books
I can’t believe this is my first Quindlen book. She is fantastic. The first 3/4 of the book was so amazing, I couldn’t wait to keep reading…like until way too late every night. The ending was a bit of a surprise too, which I did not expect and...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 23, 2013 | Books, Parenting
My kids have a small (okay, large) obsession with all things Harry Potter. They have been saving their money to buy “real” wands for quite a while, but when a cute 15 year old from our church told them she would help them make their own for hardly any...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 10, 2013 | Books
I just finished this book and loved it so much! It should be required reading for every middle-school age child and every parent. It subtly taught so many important lessons like kindness, love, integrity, intelligence, empathy, and honesty. I cannot say enough great...
by Brooke Romney | Jul 3, 2013 | Books
One of the best books I have ever read. It will make you feel patriotic this 4th of July week and incredibly amazed and grateful to the soldiers who have literally given everything for the freedoms we enjoy today. This deserves every ounce of praise it has received. A...
