Review: Booked

Booked by Kwame Alexander
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars - If you ask me, I'll tell you to read it.

A well written novel in verse about a young boy who wants to play soccer, but his dad wants him to learn as many words as possible. Nick is helped along the way by his friend, his librarian, and new friends to figure out how to please both himself and his family.

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Review: Three Missing Days

Three Missing Days by Colleen Coble
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars - If you ask me, I'll tell you to read it (but read the other 2 first)

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishing and NetGalley for this Advanced Readers Copy. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really enjoyed this continuation of the Pelican Harbor series (One Little Lie, Two Reasons to Run) and have to wonder if it will continue beyond a trilogy.

Police Chief Jane Hardy has had a lot of drama in her world since learning that her son Will was alive, her father kept the truth from her, and they can now all be together. That is, until someone kills her son's adoptive mother and frames her son for the murder. The entire book revolves around why someone would want to kill the woman and why they would want to pin it on Will. Through the twists and turns of the story, I had some inklings of who the killer might be and why, but the final reveal was not exactly as expected. I do love a good hidden surprise at the end.

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Review: Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention

Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention by Christopher Lloyd
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 out of 5 stars - If you ask me, I'll tell you to read it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Publisher Spotlight Audio, and What on Earth Books for this Advanced Reader Copy.

I really enjoyed listening to this book. It was a great way to learn at a high level about all things throughout all history. I loved that the timeline was presented as a 24 hour clock, as that's easy to understand by most people! I would often listen to a chapter while driving or just out for a walk. It was easy to follow and interesting to learn new things.

At the end there was mention of another book for other history that may have been left out. I look forward to that next book!

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21 in 21 - April Update

 

 

I said I would update the blog once a month with an update on my 21 in 21 project.  Here's the April update!  It's been a rough one....

1. Donate 1 item per day
1. January - I'm 25 items behind
2. February - On Schedule
3. March - I'm 31 items behind
4. April - I'm 61 items behind
   
2. Bike 52 hours
1. January - I have completed 0.5 hours so far
2. February - I am 1% complete
3. March - I am 1% complete
4. April - I am 1% complete
   
3. Run 52 hours
1. January - I have completed 1.98 hours so far
2. February - I am 6% complete
3. March - I am 6% complete
4. April - I am 7% complete
   
4. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Dane County
1. January - I have completed 0 of 61.6 total miles
2. February - I have completed 0 of 61.6 total miles 
3. March -  I have completed 0 of 61.6 total miles
4. April - I have completed 0 of 61.6 total miles
5. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Fond du Lac & Sheboygan Counties
1. January - I have completed 0 of 39.6 total miles
2. February - I have completed 0 of 39.6 total miles 
3. March -  I have completed 0 of 39.6 total miles
4. April - I have completed 0 of 39.6 total miles
6. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Green County
1. January - I have completed 0 of 22.7 total miles
2. February - I have completed 0 of 22.7 total miles
3. March -  I have completed 0 of 22.7 total miles
4. April - I have completed 0 of 22.7 total miles
7. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Rock County
1. January - I have completed 0 of 63.9 total miles
2. February - I have completed 6.07 of 63.9 total miles
3. March - I have completed 6.07 of 63.9 total miles
4. April - I have completed 6.07 of 63.9 total miles
8. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Walworth & Jefferson Counties
1. January - I have completed 0 of 25.2 total miles
2. February - I have completed 0 of 25.2 total miles 
3. March -  I have completed 0 of 25.2 total miles
4. April - I have completed 0 of 25.2 total miles
9. Hike the complete Ice Age Trail in Washington County
1. January - I have completed 9.7 of 45 total miles
2. February - I have completed 13.67 of 45 total miles
3. March - I have completed 20.11 of 45 total miles
4. April - I have completed 25.58 of 45 total miles
   
10. Mail 1 "just because" postcard each day
1. January -  I'm 14 behind, but working through them!
2. February - I'm 42 behind... This is way harder than I thought it would be!
3. March - I am 58 behind... Trying to catch up!!
4. April - I'm 88 behind.  I need to sit down and just do this!
   
11. Mail 1 "just because" gift each month
1. January - I mailed a scarf to my friend Hallie
2. February -  I mailed a baby gift to my friend Kathy
3. March -  I mailed a few small gifts to my friend Brenda
4. April -  I mailed a gift to my friend Elizabeth
   
12. Get a massage once a month
1. January - I had a massage on January 4
   
2. February - I had a massage on February 26
3. March - I had a massage on March 14
4. April - I had a massage on April 17
   
13. Complete the 2021 PopSugar Reading Challenge
1. January - I have completed 4 of 50 reading challenge prompts
2. February - I have completed 7 of 50 reading challenge prompts
3. March - I have completed 11 of 50 reading challenge prompts
4. April - I have completed 12 of 50 reading challenge prompts
   
14. Maintain a feedback ratio of 80% in NetGalley
1. January - I am currently at 36% and I have 46 out of 72 books left to read/review
2. February - I am currently at 37% and I have 48 out of 76 books left to read/review
3. March - I am currently at 38% and I have 47 out of 78 books left to read/review
4. April - I am currently at 40% and I have 48 out of 80 books left to read/review
   
15. Sort through 1 box/tub/crate/drawer per week
1. January -  I'm 2 behind
2. February - I am on schedule
3. March - I am 4 behind schedule
4. April - I am 7 behind schedule
   
16. Watch 1 TED Talk per day
1. January - I am on schedule
2. February - I am 8 behind
3. March - I am 11 behind
4. April - I am on schedule
   
17. Complete GEP 3 for DAR
1. January - I have not yet registered
2. February - I have not yet registered
3. March - I have not yet registered
4. April - I have not yet registered
   
18. Update Blog monthly with 21 in 21 status
1. January - Updated on January 26
2. February - Updated on February 28
3. March - Updated on April 1
4. April - Updated on May 3
   
19. (Re)Learn to Cross Country Ski
1. January - Contacted a local instructor about scheduling a private lesson
2. February - No update
3. March - No update
4. April - No update
   
20. Watch one "new to me" movie each month
1. January - I watched Girl on the Train on January 30
   
2. February - I watched Judy on February 28
3. March - I watched Coming 2 America on March 5
4. April - I watched The Rape of Europa on April 25
   
21. Get a facial once a month
1. January - I had a facial on January 3
   
2. February -  I had a facial on February 6
3. March - I had a facial on March 6 
4. April - I had a facial on April 17