Oh Maggie. You have this way of telling a story that settles into my heart and soul. It took me a while to get into, but turned out just beautifully.

And this quote? LOVE. “By relegating the things we fear and don‘t understand to religion, and the things we understand and control to science, we rob science of its artistry and religion of its mutability.”

I'm happy to say that this book lived up to its hype. This is a really powerful, important, and accessible read.

This. Book.

One of the best I've read recently. It's definitely dark, and there were parts that made my stomach turn, but just an excellent book overall.

This was fascinating. I learned so much about Scientology, and I loved listening to Leah tell her story.

Making lunches and listening to Leah.

Swoon. This was completely delightful.

This was such a fun read!

Just really well done. Great LGBTQ coming of age book.

My July reads. It was a light month, but full of awesome books. Strange the Dreamer was my favorite. And everyone should read The New Jim Crow.

This started off slow, but after finishing it, the slow start feels right. Beautiful. I need more. NOW.

Laini Taylor writes so beautifully it hurts my heart sometimes.

So. I enjoyed the story very much. BUT! I really struggled with a Native American main character and the use of tales from so many Nations from a white author.

I liked, but didn't love this addition to the series. Several plot elements just didn't work for me and...I don't know. It just didn't grab me the way the first two did. Still an enjoyable read!

Six hours in the car with my girls today. Jim Dale is keeping us company.

Good way to end the day.

Good start to my day.

My kindle cover had gotten really beat up. I got a new one and it makes me super happy.

Holy crap. Read this book. It is extremely eye-opening and heartbreaking. I learned so much that I didn't know about the War on Drugs and the criminal justice system. It's a difficult topic, for sure, but it's very readable and very accessible. Highly recommend.

Oof. Read this book.

Really sweet and charming. Great summer read.

Really powerful analogy.

This book is heartbreaking and eye opening.

This isn't a quote from today. It's from 1964. And yet...I've read those same words on FB over and over again.

Not a bad book, but it was just ok for me. I had a hard time staying engaged despite the plot. (Kara is too afraid of fireworks to move out of the picture.)

My June reads. I've got two others that I will likely finish today that will end up in the June total as well - Sorcerer' Stone and The Sandcastle Empire. Favorite this month was A Conjuring of Light followed by Eliza and Her Monsters. Really, though, I loved all of these books!

Different than anything I've ever read before. A story of love and healing between two people who had previously only met online. It was beautiful and touching and raw. LGBTQ literature.

What is the most magical sound in the world? "Mom, can we read Harry Potter?"*

*Yeah yeah, their first cries, first words, etc. This is still top ten.

This scene brought happy tears to my eyes.

I am most definitely an Explorer. How about you? http://modernmrsdarcy.com/quiz

Up next.

Great humor! Fun and sweet.

Snack and a book. Perfect.

It's a very exciting day! Technically this is their second time hearing it as I did read it to them in the NICU. But this is way more fun!

Folding laundry is much more fun this way.

LOVE! First book I've finished in a day in a long time. This is why I love #owlcrate so much. They send me such gems!

Solid series. I'm eager to read the next installment.

Up way past my bedtime, but I can't stop!

Starting a new book is the perfect way to start my Saturday. Don't worry...there's coffee too! 📚☕️

Carriger's novels make for absolutely delightful audio reading. I'm never disappointed.

Four stars. Beautifully written tale of Darling's journey to America.

1. Never ever ever.
2. I can't choose. Depends on my mood/the book/time of day, etc.
3. Fantasy! 🦄
4. Evening
5. Own a bookstore.

#bookishwouldyourather

My reading buddy and I stayed up late finishing this last night. Excellent ending to one of my favorite trilogies. When I saw the length of the book I worried it was going to be long-winded, but every scene really worked. Loved it.

My allergies have me feeling miserable. Coffee and a good book are so necessary this morning.

Beautifully written and thought-provoking.

Up next!

Crazy weird, completely twisted, fairly gruesome, but so awesome.

I mean...really...that's just an awesome chapter title.

I love that moment right before I start a new book. Especially when I'm snuggled up in my bed.

This just didn't work for me. Not a bad book...kind of like a futuristic Gossip Girl...but it was just ok for me.