A year ago today I was inspired by my daughter Kristin of Kritters Ramblings   to starting writing about what I read.  We had just come home from BEA, which was an exciting, amazing experience.  She has been my organizer of author and book events.  It has been such a pleasure to spend this special time with her.

Along the way, my daughter Jennifer of The Underestimated Mom has encouraged me and been patient enough to teach me some new things.  She is creative and is the owner of an etsy store called Day Dreaming Gifts.

My husband, although behind the scene, has been supportive of all my reading time, my collection of books and my galavanting off to many bookish things!

                           ….On a Bookshelf Near You!!

The Carmichaels and Grahams have gathered on Nantucket for a wedding. Plans are being made according to the wishes of the bride’s late mother, who left behind The Notebook: specific instructions for every detail of her youngest daughter’s future nuptials. Everything should be falling into place for the beautiful event–but in reality, things are far from perfect.

While the couple-to-be are quite happy, their loved ones find their own lives crumbling. In the days leading up to the wedding, love will be questioned, scandals will arise, and hearts will be broken and healed. Elin Hilderbrand takes readers on a touching journey in BEAUTIFUL DAY–into the heart of marriage, what it means to be faithful, and how we choose to honor our commitments.

My love of books was passed on to me from my mother, who was influenced by her mother.  I have passed this love on to my daughters – Kristi of Kritters Ramblings and Jennifer of The Underestimated Mom.  Now I am enjoying the opportunity to pass the love of books on to my granddaughter Emma.

She will tell you, “My number ( her age ) will be four in July. ”  Then she will say, ” What will your number be in July? “.   As young as she is, we have started the I Can Read! series.  Here she is reading her Biscuit book.

My daughter Kristi of Kritters Ramblings and I spent the day at the Gaithersburg Book Festival.  What an awesome book day!

Our first stop was a booth for an independent author.  Her name is Eileen K. Parsons.  Her book is The First Rose of Summer.

My husband and I have two daughters.  Kristin of Kritters Ramblings and Jennifer of The Underestimated Mom.  Each daughter closed on a house – three days apart!!!

Now we are moving furniture and helping with house projects at both houses – as well as updating somethings at our house.

Now that we have room to spare at my house, I am getting a library room!! I am so excited.

                         ….On a Bookshelf Near You!!

Jude has learned a lot from her older sisters, but the most important thing is this: The Vargas brothers are notorious heartbreakers. She’s seen the tears and disasters that dating a Vargas boy can cause, and she swore an oath—with candles and a contract and everything—to never have anything to do with one.

Now Jude is the only sister still living at home, and she’s spending the summer helping her ailing father restore his vintage motorcycle—which means hiring a mechanic to help out. Is it Jude’s fault he happens to be cute? And surprisingly sweet? And a Vargas?

Jude tells herself it’s strictly bike business with Emilio. Her sisters will never find out, and Jude can spot those flirty little Vargas tricks a mile away—no way would she fall for them. But Jude’s defenses are crumbling, and if history is destined to repeat itself, she’s speeding toward some serious heartbreak…unless her sisters were wrong?

Jude may have taken an oath, but she’s beginning to think that when it comes to love, some promises might be worth breaking.

My daughter Kristin of Kritters Ramblings  and I went to our indie book store One More Page.

This is such a great way to spend a day with my daughter Kristin of Kritters Ramblings.  We are both book people.  She was my tour guide – getting me around D.C. – on and off the metro, etc.

First Stop:  Library of Congress

This is the ceiling!