Definitely a triggering book but also such a good read. This is my 2nd Bachman book & I love his writing. I like how he examines the emotions & thoughts of his characters from each perspective (whether you agree with them or not). He really does make you think about the experiences that make up people‘s lives. I am looking forward to see how the rest of the story plays out in the next two books. #bookspin book

This book is loosely based on Erdrich‘s grandfather & his fight to make sure the termination bill was not passed in the 1950s. I thought it was fascinating that Erdrich mentioned that her sister convinced her to write the book since to keep the history & memory of this piece of history alive. It yet continues to astound me of what has happened in American history. How people wanted to erase an entire population & their history. The story has many

Finishing up my November reviews… I listened to this one over audio. It was a quick listen & read by the author. It was so beautiful & powerful. This is my first time reading/listening to Harjo & need to read more of her work. #bookspin book

My first Erdrich novel. I really enjoyed it. I don‘t mind books that mention the pandemic since it‘s such an important moment in history. Not to mention the impact it has on minority communities & their experiences with the medical community. I always continue to appreciate insights of communities that I know little about. I was a little unsure of the story at first but after a few chapters I flew through the book. #bookspin

I finished this one up on audio. I started with the physical copy but stalled. Happy I finished it up. I loved She Said so I wanted to see what Farrow had uncovered. Although both stories uncover the long trail of abuse that many suffered under Harvey Weinstein, this one went more in depth. The last part discussed the horrible abuse that women endured from Matt Lauer. It‘s infuriating to realize how much cover up there is within the news & other

I don‘t reach much YA books but I‘ve heard good things. Growing up in the 80/90s books by Native American writers were never assigned. It‘s so important to learn from others & not from the colonizer‘s prospective. This was a small glimpse of problems that continue to plague many Native American communities. It‘s definitely a story that sticks with you & helps with gaining perspective of what others face. #bookspin book

I had an appointment in Newton today & had the chance to stop by Hummingbird Books. It was a beautiful bookstore. I sadly didn‘t buy any books since I have bought too many lately. I did find a few cute things for my daughter for Christmas.

#bookspin board for October, I read 3 books from my TBR (2 NF & 1 fiction) & 1 DNF. For some reason I‘ve had no interest in listening to audiobooks lately, which has slowed my reading. Not my best reading month but life‘s been busy. Onto the next month

#bookspin October book This book is geared more towards Autistic adults. The author was diagnosed as adult & is an academic social psychologist. It really gave me a lot to think about as my Autistic son is now 14 & we are starting to get him to think about as he‘s getting older. I found a lot of the insights very helpful. Plus the author interviewed lots of other Autistic people, which is so helpful to learn from the people that are the ones

#bookspin October book most people familiar with SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder) know that Carol Stock Kranowitz has become one of the leading authors in the area despite not being an OT. She has written several books breaking down SPD & activities for kids & families. This book is geared more towards older kids/teens/young adults. SPD is not something that typically goes away with age, kids just learn how to manage & navigate their world & what

My final total for weeks 3 & 4= 3,913 points. Grand total = 7,926
I didn‘t get as much done as I hoped but it was still fun. Photo is from bat cookies at Bake at 350 (storing recipe away for next year) https://www.bakeat350.net/2019/10/cutest-hairy-bat-cookies.html?m=1
#scarathon #BatBrigade

I loved The Mountains Sing just a little more than this one but this one was still love. The author really brings up many of the long lasting impacts of the Vietnam War. There are so many things happening: poverty, the increasing fighting & tactics used during the war, abandonment/adoption, racism, Vietnam‘s continuing struggles post war. So much to unpack but Nguyen weaves it into a seamless story to discuss the phenomenon of Dust Children.

#scarathon photo challenge:fall books (late post, photo 2 of our fall books). Pumpkin Jack is a favorite (plus my oldest is Jack, although he‘s 19 now). Books & words- 566 points #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: fall books…late post (post 1 of 2 of our Fall books). 86 points #BatBrigade

More favorite Halloween books we‘ve read recently. Tagged book is a new book from last year & so still new to read, such a lovely story as my 8 year old would say. #scarathon #BatBrigade (761 points: books & words)

#scarathon photo challenge: cat, my daughter has a stuffed axolotl dressed as a cat (6 points) #BatBrigade

On Saturday it rained all day so we watched movies all day. We watched Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, Goosebumps 1 & 2, & Corpse Bride (26 points) #scarathon #BatBrigade

We were a trunk host at our daughter‘s elementary school Trunk or Treat event tonight. Our theme was The Haunted Mansion & she was a Ghost Host. One more thing checked off my Fall Bucket list. #scarathon #BatBrigade

When your husband is a scientist that works with mice of course you have a mummy mouse. Ours is hanging out in his cemetery, 6 points. #scarathon photo challenge #BatBrigade

Other recent Halloween reads, 881 points #scarathon #BatBrigade

Recent reads with the kiddo: 1031 points, #scarathon, #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: haunt, my little Lego Haunted Mansion (which is now on sale, I bought it when it first came out) #BatBrigade

Not the prettiest photo but if I don‘t post it now I‘ll forget. My total points for week 1 & 2= 4,013 #scarathon #BatBrigade

We read this one over Libby & it was a hit with my 8 year old (she‘s requested a copy for home). Love the crayon stories, this one was pretty funny. #scarathon #BatBrigade 136 points

We‘ve also watched CoCo, Icabod, Mr Toad (it‘s paired with the Icabod cartoon & never know why it relates to Halloween), & an old Disney Donald Duck cartoon. #scarathon #batBrigade 26 points

The last few days we‘ve watched Frankenweeine, 3 psych Halloween episodes (Tuesday the 17th, Let‘s Get Hairy, & 100 Clues). #scarathon #BatBrigade 26 points

This was a low pick for me, against popular opinion. I don‘t know if it‘s because life is so chaotic & I don‘t have a lot of focus. Or if it‘s the unkind words that have remained (if you‘re going to change the name of the book, think about changing some of the words, I‘m sure there are plenty of synonyms that would still get Christie‘s point across). This was my first Christie novel too. Anyhow, I liked it but didn‘t love it. #bookspin #scarathon

Other books my daughter & I have read recently (701 points). #scarathon #BatBrigade

One of my daughter‘s favorite books. Some of the books we‘ve read recently (1121 points). #scarathon #BatBrigade

Behind on posts, but wanted to include this for the #scarathon photo challenge: monster. My 8 year old still finds this one a little too creepy (66 points) #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: witches Sarah, Winifred, & Mary Sanderson are hoping to get Max, Allison, & Dani to visit their house (Lego Sanderson sister house set)

DNF- I tried listening to this one over audio. I think I made it about 10% of the way through. I was having a hard time of a story within a story. Maybe because life is chaotic & busy here most days it was hard for me to focus. Or maybe I just don‘t read enough mystery books to enjoy the genre. #bookspin

Behind on posting kids Halloween books we‘ve been reading. 4 recent books (826 pts words & books) #scarathon #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: coffin (6 pts) #BatBrigade

This weekend we watched the new Haunted Mansion movie (which my kids loved) & the Muppets Haunted Mansion (11 pts) #scarathon #BatBrigade

Watched 4 Psych Halloween episodes: Who ya Gonna Call?, Scary Sherry, Shawn (& Gus) of the Dead, Ghosts (21 points) #scarathon #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: pumpkin. Stumpkin has become our favorite Halloween book to read every year. My daughter insists every year to find & buy our own Stumpkin. The pumpkin on the left was her Stumpkin for this year (6 points). #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: shadow, this is from the Snowmen at Halloween book (6 pts) #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: blood, Psych “This Episode Sucks” in this episode Shawn & Gus are looking for a possible vampire #BatBrigade (6 points)

This might be one of my favorite Halloween books we own. I love the ghost & his dialogue. #scarathon (126 points) #BatBrigade

A story told from the perspective of a haunted house that‘s lonely. I love books that you can make sound effects while reading #scarathon (41 points) #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: ghost, my one ghost decoration (it is part of a set with 2 pumpkins). I realized we don‘t really have any ghost decorations. #BatBrigade (6 points)

#scarathon photo challenge: death, this was from the I Spy Spooky Night book. My kids still love this book & are getting faster at it as they get older (6 points). #BatBrigade

2 books we‘ve had forever, I think this might be our last year of reading them. The 8 year definitely seems to moving out of the Clifford stage. 362 points (2 books & 31 word search words) #scarathon #BatBrigade

I think that all 3 of my kids have read & loved this book (my oldest is 19). My 8 year old still thinks this is the best story. Poor Oscar the wiener dog just wants to have a spooky Halloween costume but instead he‘s a “wiener-dog.” #scarathon #BatBrigade

This is one of daughter‘s absolute favorite Halloween books. Cute story about a ghost that is kind, gentle, & doesn‘t want to be scary. #scarathon #BatBrigade

#scarathon photo challenge: skeleton (yes, we have a unicorn skeleton, it even lights up & makes noise) #BatBrigade

September 2023 #bookspin bingo board. I read 10 books: 5 audiobooks, 4 physical books off my shelf, & I Kindle book. 2 bingo‘s for the month

Jasper Rabbit books are a favorite with my 8 year old. We read these tonight. We have a huge stack of Halloween books so I‘m going to post a few every day. We read Halloween books every night for the month of October (my daughter is obsessed with Halloween books). #scarathon #BatBrigade 🦇 #batsignal

Photo challenge: Black…one of my new Halloween decorations (ignore the colorful Legos in the background). #scarathon #BatBrigade 🦇 #batsignal