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What I’m Reading Right Now 04.24.19

Published on April 24, 2019 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

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A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell

I found this book in my and Hayden’s wanderings. I included it in my March book haul. At first I couldn’t decide if I even wanted to read it. I have SO MANY books on my wait list and the reviews were a mixed bag with this book. So I stuck it in my book bag when we left to go home for Easter. I read over half of it in the car on the way to my parents. In one sitting. It helped that our trip was extended by almost three hours courtesy of the weather, roadwork and being stuck on the interstate for more than 2 1/2 hours in traffic.

I’m almost through the book and I’m going to make Denton watch the movie with me this weekend. He doesn’t know that yet, but he won’t mind. TV is his relaxing place and I rarely indulge him for more than an hour a day. I have books to read people!

All of that to say, I found this book to be fast paced, ridiculous at moments, surprising in other moments, and ….. a good read. I don’t know exactly why this surprised me. But, it did. Preconceptions. They are dangerous things in the real world and in books. Which is why Hayden won’t read the back of a book before he reads it. I raised a very smart man.

Let me know what you thought of it!

By Deb Perelman

I follow Smitten Kitchen on my Instagram and you should too! It is absolute food heaven. And this cookbook is no different. Lovely. Utter loveliness. Check it out….

You definitely have to see this one. It’s absolutely lovely.

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

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You can see a list of all of the books I read in 2018 here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Books I’ve read in 2019:

Novels:

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

Cookbooks:

Baking with Mary Berry: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Pastries from the British Queen of Baking By Mary Berry

Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy by Damaris Phillips

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers

Non-Fiction:

Cheaper By the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines

Baking with Mary Berry: Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Pastries from the British Queen of Baking

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What I’m Reading Right Now 03.20.19

Published on March 20, 2019 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

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Cheaper By the Dozen

by Frank B. Gilbreth and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

I started this book last night, and I am loving it. If you didn’t already know, before this was a film it was a book….that is based on the Gilbreths’ family story. And it is hilarious! I hope to finish it tonight. You should definitely check it out.

By Mary Berry

I seriously love Mary Berry. She reminds me of ALL of my Mamaw’s wrapped into one. She’s funny, kind, patient, and she still doesn’t take any gruff from Paul Hollywood or anyone else. I love to watch her bake and this book gives me aspirations…..

You definitely have to see this one. It’s absolutely lovely.

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

You can see a list of all of the books I read in 2018 here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Books I’ve read in 2019:

Novels:

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

Cookbooks:

Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy by Damaris Phillips

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers

Non-Fiction:

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave by Joanna Gaines

Homebody: A Guide to Creating Spaces You Never Want to Leave

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What I’m Reading Right Now 03.14.19

Published on March 14, 2019 by Tracie1 Comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

by Joanna Gaines

I LOVED this book. Is it something I would buy and keep? More than likely not, but. This is total eye candy in my opinion. And that’s a great thing. If you want lovely, calming, beautiful examples of what Joanna Gaines does, this book fulfills all of that and more. It is a truly, lovely book. I enjoyed spending a few nights just gazing at all of the spaces that look nothing like mine, lol. Now if I could just muster the energy to paint……

You should definitely check it out at your local library!

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

You can see a list of all of the books I read in 2018 here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Books I’ve read in 2019:

Novels:

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Maas

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

Cookbooks:

Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy by Damaris Phillips

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers

Non-Fiction:

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What I’m Reading Right Now 01.23.19

Published on January 24, 2019 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

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In case you’ve noticed, I LOVE this sign. I think I need it. I don’t know where I’d put it, but I want it. That’s why I’m just going to leave it right here for a while. So I can figure out where I can put it in my house. Or maybe my car. Somewhere.

Kingdom of Ash

by Sarah J Maas

I love it when I walk into my library and spy a book I’ve been waiting for – and it’s sitting there on the shelf, waiting for me to find it. Doesn’t that make your day? I can’t wait to get started on this one. If you haven’t heard of Sarah J. Maas, please don’t start with this book, it’s the last in this series – maybe. I hope not. I love it!

My new purse book.

Purse book: A book I keep in my purse at all times to read while I am standing in lines. It keeps me off of Facebook and I might actually learn something useful in the process.

The 5 Love Languages

by Gary Chapman

Have you read this one? I haven’t, but I’ve heard excellent things about it. There are a LOT of these books now, ones for children, men, single’s, teenagers and more. I’m interested to see what I think about this one.

Zero Sugar Cookbook

by David Zinczenko

This was another lovely find at my library. I love a great, full color cookbook. This one doesn’t disappoint.

Ancho Chicken Tortilla Stew. Yum.

Double Ginger Banana-Almond Oatmeal Cookies. Another recipe that I hope hides a disgusting banana. Or at least turns into deliciousness, so that I won’t notice it’s there.

Butternut Squash and Red Pear Soup. I have a butternut squash in my fridge that I might try this one with. I don’t know about the pears……maybe substitute apples?

I am always reading from my giant pile of magazines.

If you want to start your own magazine pile, all the ones below are on sale right now for $5.00! I love them, I’m sure you will too!

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Men's Health Martha Stewart Living O, The Oprah Magazine AllRecipes

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

You can see a list of all of the books I read in 2018 here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Books I’ve read in 2019:

Novels:

Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

Cookbooks:

Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy by Damaris Phillips

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers

Non-Fiction:

Little House in the Big Woods

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What I’m Reading Right Now 01.16.19

Published on January 16, 2019 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Sometimes I just want a book that I know is going to quiet my mind. Do you ever feel like this? I love this set of books and I have read them over and over for years. So this week, I’m going to lose myself in Laura’s world. I’m glad that I don’t live there, but I do love it.

I am all for simplifying my life, but I seriously love my electricity and running water. Pa was a genius though, in my opinion. He reminds me of my Daddy. He is a genius too.

Would you want to live back in the day, or are you addicted to all of the amazing things we have now, like flushing toilets and traveling from the east coast to the west coast in under six hours? I’ll stay right here in the now and just transport myself to Laura’s and other world’s through books, thanks.

My new purse book.

Purse book: A book I keep in my purse at all times to read while I am standing in lines. It keeps me off of Facebook and I might actually learn something useful in the process.

The 5 Love Languages

by Gary Chapman

I ‘m picking this book up from my library today. Have you read it? I haven’t, but I’ve heard excellent things about it. There are a LOT of these books now, ones for children, men, single’s, teenagers and more. I’m interested to see what I think about this one.

Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy

by Damaris Phillips

Do you watch Food Network? I used to, when we had real TV. I loved watching Food Network Star, and I can’t believe that the year Damaris Phillips won was 2013. Time flies. I definitely need to sit down and read this one for Liv. Hopefully it will give me a lot of ideas! It looks yummy.

Bacon sandwiches, that aren’t bacon. I’m all for it if it tastes good.

Sweet potatoes, yum.

It’s a beautiful book, you should check it out!

I am always reading from my giant pile of magazines.

If you want to start your own magazine pile, all the ones below are on sale right now for $5.00! I love them, I’m sure you will too!

Better Homes & Gardens Reader's Digest Family Handyman Real Simple

EatingWell Martha Stewart Living AllRecipes Sports Illustrated Kids

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

You can see a list of all of the books I read in 2018 here. Just scroll to the bottom of the page.

Books I’ve read in 2019:

Novels:

Of Blood and Bone by Nora Roberts

Cookbooks:

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook by Weight Watchers

Non-Fiction:

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What I’m Reading Right Now 01.09.19

Published on January 9, 2019 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

Of Blood and Bone

by Nora Roberts

Look what my library called me about yesterday!! I am so excited and torn at the same time. I’m still reading The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell, which is EXCELLENT by the way. My reading time is very finite these days, which just boggles my mind. I assumed, wrongly, that the older my kids got the more reading time I would have.

It turns out that all of the intent listening I did from the time they could talk to me about My Little Pony, Batman, Barbie, and the Power Rangers, caused them to actually want to talk to me now about other, just as important to them, things. It is so, so worth it, but it does cut into my reading time.

Sleep or reading? Reading or sleep? Actually, my brain usually decides that sleep is more important, which I discover by being violently awakened by my current book crashing into my face. All of that to say, I can’t wait to dive into this book!

Weight Watchers One Pot Cookbook

Still haven’t replaced this one yet.

I picked this book up to be my new purse book. My dream is to have multiple fruit trees, berry bushes, and a lovely garden every summer. I can dream, right?

by Weight Watchers

I’m not into Weight Watchers, but this book is just too pretty to pass up. The recipes look amazing too. The fact that they have fewer calories is a great bonus.

Rustic Beef Short Ribs with Mustard Sauce. That sounds amazing.

Irish Stew with Potatoes, Pearl Onions & Carrots. Yum. I am definitely going to try this one.

Chinese Roast Pork & Green Beans. I have a pork roast in my freezer and this recipe is calling its name…..

I am always reading from my giant pile of magazines.

If you want to start your own magazine pile, all the ones below are on sale right now for $5.00! I love them, I’m sure you will too!

The New Yorker Rachael Ray Every Day Family Circle Condé Nast Traveler

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That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

Books I Read in 2018:

Novels:

The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell

You by Caroline Kepnes

Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich

Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Leverage in Death by J. D. Robb

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Fever Series by by Karen Marie Moning

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

High Voltage by Karen Marie Moning

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

Dark in Death by J. D. Robb

The Paradise War Song of Albion ~ Book 1 by Stephen R. Lawhead

Artemis by Andy Weir

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich

Cookbooks:

Bacon Nation by Peter Kaminsky

Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon

Off the Eaten Path by Morgan Murphy

Platters and Boards by Shelly Westerhausen

Whole 30 by Melissa Harwig

Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka

Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi

Southern Living Slow Cooker Cookbook

Favorite Brand Name Vegetarian Cooking

Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten

The Easy Asian Cookbook for Slow Cookers by Nancy Cho

Soups, Starters and Salads by Felicity Forster

Mediterranean Paleo Cooking by Caitlin Weeks NC and Chef Nabil Boumrar

Giada’s Italy by Giada De Laurentiis

Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines

Cooking Light Pasta Tonight

pretty delicious by Candice Kumai

Flat Belly Diet Cookbook! by Liz Vaccariello

The Pioneer Woman Cooks Come and Get It! by Ree Drummond

CRAVE! by Cooking Light

Non-Fiction:

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

I Am Spock by Leonard Nimoy

Be Thrifty…not cheap!

Adrift by Tami Oldham Ashcraft

Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley – The FlyLady

Finish by Jon Acuff

The Children’s Blizzard by David Laskin

Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup

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What I’m Reading Right Now 12.26.18

Published on December 27, 2018 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

The Bone Clocks

by David Mitchell

This is another suggested read from Hayden. I’m about 30 pages into it so far and it’s slightly……disturbing. As usual, I’ve gone into this book completely blind. Hayden never reads the front flap, or the back cover of a book. He doesn’t want anything to sway him one way or the other. Have you ever done this? It’s a very disconcerting thing in my opinion. Have you read this book? Do you always read the summary of a book before you read the book itself? These are the things that I need to know.

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

I picked this book up to be my new purse book. My dream is to have multiple fruit trees, berry bushes, and a lovely garden every summer. I can dream, right?

Bacon Nation

by Peter Kaminsky

I picked this up at my library, just because of the title. Holy moly. You need this book! Just to stare at the photos, if for no other reason. Yum.

Caramel sauce with bacon and pecans? Yes, please.

Apple and bacon brussels sprouts? Oh man. You should definitely check this one out!

I am always reading from my giant pile of magazines.

If you want to start your own magazine pile, all the ones below are on sale right now for $5.00! I love them, I’m sure you will too!

Parents Reader's Digest Condé Nast Traveler Birds and Blooms

EatingWell Family Handyman Family Circle Martha Stewart Living

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

Books I’ve Read This Year So Far:

Novels:

You by Caroline Kepnes

Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich

Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Leverage in Death by J. D. Robb

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Fever Series by by Karen Marie Moning

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

High Voltage by Karen Marie Moning

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

Dark in Death by J. D. Robb

The Paradise War Song of Albion ~ Book 1 by Stephen R. Lawhead

Artemis by Andy Weir

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich

Cookbooks:

Whiskey in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon

Off the Eaten Path by Morgan Murphy

Platters and Boards by Shelly Westerhausen

Whole 30 by Melissa Harwig

Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka

Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi

Southern Living Slow Cooker Cookbook

Favorite Brand Name Vegetarian Cooking

Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten

The Easy Asian Cookbook for Slow Cookers by Nancy Cho

Soups, Starters and Salads by Felicity Forster

Mediterranean Paleo Cooking by Caitlin Weeks NC and Chef Nabil Boumrar

Giada’s Italy by Giada De Laurentiis

Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines

Cooking Light Pasta Tonight

pretty delicious by Candice Kumai

Flat Belly Diet Cookbook! by Liz Vaccariello

The Pioneer Woman Cooks Come and Get It! by Ree Drummond

CRAVE! by Cooking Light

Non-Fiction:

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

I Am Spock by Leonard Nimoy

Be Thrifty…not cheap!

Adrift by Tami Oldham Ashcraft

Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley – The FlyLady

Finish by Jon Acuff

The Children’s Blizzard by David Laskin

Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup

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What I’m Reading Right Now 12.19.18

Published on December 19, 2018 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

You

by Caroline Kepnes

I picked this up at my local library today. This book came highly recommended to me from several different friends, and I can’t wait get started. Did you know that they have also turned this into a series? Have you read the book? Did you watch the series? These are the things that occupy my mind…..

Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro

I picked this book up to be my new purse book. My dream is to have multiple fruit trees, berry bushes, and a lovely garden every summer. I can dream, right?

Whiskey in a Teacup

by Reese Witherspoon

I picked this up when we were in a bookstore in California. It’s my favorite type of cookbook – part biography, part story, part recipes, and all lovely.

(This book was also part of Amazon’s Most Anticipated Books for the Fall of 2018)

I truly would love to sit and chat with this woman. She seems like she would be an awesome person to be friends with.

I can’t wait to try my hand at her version of these cheddar biscuits.

You should definitely check this one out!

I am always reading from my giant pile of magazines.

If you want to start your own magazine pile, all the ones below are on sale right now for $5.00! I love them, I’m sure you will too!

Bon Appetit The New Yorker Condé Nast Traveler Birds and Blooms

Reader's Digest Wired Reminisce Family Handyman

That’s all I’ve got for now. What have you been reading? I’m always looking for a new book!

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Check out what that means to you here.

Books I’ve Read This Year So Far:

Novels:

Look Alive Twenty Five by Janet Evanovich

Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani

Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Leverage in Death by J. D. Robb

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Fever Series by by Karen Marie Moning

The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

Mystic River by Dennis Lehane

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

High Voltage by Karen Marie Moning

Tower of Dawn by Sarah J. Maas

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

Dark in Death by J. D. Robb

The Paradise War Song of Albion ~ Book 1 by Stephen R. Lawhead

Artemis by Andy Weir

Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich

Cookbooks:

Off the Eaten Path by Morgan Murphy

Platters and Boards by Shelly Westerhausen

Whole 30 by Melissa Harwig

Skinnytaste One and Done by Gina Homolka

Tangy Tart Hot & Sweet by Padma Lakshmi

Southern Living Slow Cooker Cookbook

Favorite Brand Name Vegetarian Cooking

Barefoot Contessa Family Style by Ina Garten

The Easy Asian Cookbook for Slow Cookers by Nancy Cho

Soups, Starters and Salads by Felicity Forster

Mediterranean Paleo Cooking by Caitlin Weeks NC and Chef Nabil Boumrar

Giada’s Italy by Giada De Laurentiis

Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines

Cooking Light Pasta Tonight

pretty delicious by Candice Kumai

Flat Belly Diet Cookbook! by Liz Vaccariello

The Pioneer Woman Cooks Come and Get It! by Ree Drummond

CRAVE! by Cooking Light

Non-Fiction:

The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson

I Am Spock by Leonard Nimoy

Be Thrifty…not cheap!

Adrift by Tami Oldham Ashcraft

Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley – The FlyLady

Finish by Jon Acuff

The Children’s Blizzard by David Laskin

Living Well, Spending Less by Ruth Soukup

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What I’m Reading Right Now 12.08.18

Published on December 12, 2018December 9, 2018 by TracieLeave a comment

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Here you will find all of the books that I’m reading and other books that I have read in the past. You’ve come to the right place to find out about books!

Look Alive Twenty Five

by Janet Evanovich

When I stepped onto the plane over two weeks ago, I got a notification from my library telling me that this book was available for me. Arggggg! I had to completely block it out of my mind until we came home, otherwise it would have driven me crazy. I just started it, have you read it yet?