Title: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Author: Holly Jackson Publisher: Ember Copyright: 2019 When her teacher assigned a Senior Capstone project, Pip knew immediately that she would be spending her final year of high school proving the innocence of Sal Singh. Five years earlier, Sal was found dead with a suicide note admitting to the murder ofContinue reading “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: A Book Club Guide”
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Guide to Hosting a Book Club Freebie
This is my first school year since I began my teaching career 12 years ago that I do not teach an English class. I am exclusively a World History teacher and I am loving that role. However, English runs in my veins and I am missing some of the class discussions and learning surrounding novelsContinue reading “Guide to Hosting a Book Club Freebie”
What I Read in England
Over the past two summers, I’ve been taking classes for my Master’s in English. So many of those courses required me to read works of literature selected by an instructor. While many of them were enjoyable reads like Station Eleven, there was a missing element to my reading life: Choice. This is my first summerContinue reading “What I Read in England”
You Are a Badass: A Book Review
Title: You Are a Badass Author: Jen Sincero Publisher: Running Press Copyright: 2013 With a subtitle of How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living An Awesome Life, the expecations were high from the beginning. I approached this book with the end of the school year behind me. Each summer, I try to get rid of allContinue reading “You Are a Badass: A Book Review”
The Love Hypothesis: A Book Review
Title: The Love Hypothesis Author: Ali Hazelwood Publisher: Jove/Berkely Copyright: 2021 I’ll be the first to admit that The Love Hypothesis is not a book I would’ve gravitated toward on the shelf. Romance isn’t my cup of tea, but the marketing ploy for this book’s release was on-point and blasted all over social media. After viewing so manyContinue reading “The Love Hypothesis: A Book Review”
Other Words for Home: A Book Review
Title: Other Words for Home Author: Jasemine Warga Publisher: Balzer + Bray Copyright: 2019 Jude is a young girl living in Syria. Her love for family and home are challenged by the political turmoil in her town and the violence erupting in the streets. When her mother finds out that she is expecting another child, Jude’s father sendsContinue reading “Other Words for Home: A Book Review”
Enneagram Four
This week I am taking a look at the eccentric and unique qualities that make up an Enneagram Four. Not only are Fours masters of creativity, but they long to fulfill a special role in their relationships. In their quest for love, Fours may come on a little strong, they pack the emotional punch toContinue reading “Enneagram Four”
Enneagram Three
The three weeks I have invested in studying the Enneagram have already been such a blessing in my relationships. Diving into the thinking behind each of these personality types has helped me empathize and understand the people around me. Reading each chapter of Ian Morgan Cron’s book The Road Back to You has helped meContinue reading “Enneagram Three”
Enneagram Two
Last week I explored the purpose of The Enneagram using The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron. You can read up on my Introduction to the Enneagram, but essentially, “It’s full of wisdom for people who want to get out of their own way and become who they were created to be.” (14)Continue reading “Enneagram Two”
Kristy Boyce: Ten Questions with the Author
This is a very special Valentine’s Day edition of The Ameri Brit Mom. I am excited to introduce you to my author friend, Kristy Boyce. I first met Kristy at my local chapter of SCBWI. I had no idea that she had been writing a novel about England and once she announced her book dealContinue reading “Kristy Boyce: Ten Questions with the Author”
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