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I follow McMahon on Instagram and really enjoy her take on politics. As a fellow history teacher and fan, I expected to like this more. The history teacher in me loved the figures she highlighted, her reflections on events, and her not-so-subtle connections to today's world. However, the English teacher in me struggled with the inconsistent voice and disjointed organization. It's a pick, but not a love. #SheSaid @Riveted_Reader_Melissa

I promised a picture to #SheSaid. This is my grand-nephew Oliver. He had to stay in the hospital a little longer under some lights to help his bilirubin levels improve, but he was finally able to come home.

A powerful book about 19C Elizabeth Packard: forced into an “insane asylum” by her husband and separated from her five children with the collusion between her husband and the controlling institution director. It vividly portrays how she challenged the horrific institution staff, developed solidarity among the patients, fought back in the court system after discharge, and became an activist for mental health rights. #SheSaid #Nonfiction2025 #MeToo

#weeklyforecast
#sundaybuddyread #shesaid #literarycrew #biography #readyourkindle #Fictionaltraveler #island #readyourkindle #fictionalcozies #travel #bookstorefind

Hello #SheSaid!

Sorry for the late post. I‘m at the hospital on baby watch! Been here all day waiting for my grand-nephew to make his appearance. I‘ll post pictures when he arrives. Enjoy the comments discussion! Maybe I‘ll catch up on this book by the end of the month. LOL…we will see!

#bookreport
Rows 1,2: Books in process #sundaybuddyread #shesaid #OhCanada #Libraryfind #Biography #ThematicCozies #Travel #Audiobook@#YorkshireMurderMystery
Row 3: Finished books #FictionalTraveler #SomeplaceHot
#YorkshireMurderMystery #DCIBanks #Speech

Brought this one to the park. Hoping to catch up. Will probably take a nap.

#SheSaid

#weeklyforecast
Row 1: I am really enjoying both the #sundaybuddyread & #shesaid books!
Row 2: Intrigued with TSFTT #memoir #naturalworld I think I have @Cuilin to thank for this book; #readyourkindle #ThematicCozies #Travel #FictionalTraveler #SomeplaceHot #blameitonLitsy #YorkshireMurderMystery

#Naturalitsy #HyggeHourReadathon

My #HyggeHour tonight is spending time solving mysteries with Encyclopedia Brown for #EBBR & then reading more of The Small & the Mighty for #SheSaid. I‘m drinking this fun iced tea (white tea, honey, white grape & lavender) because it‘s so humid & snacking on this pineapple custard pastry.

Mood is quiet & sad that it‘s Monday tomorrow & another crazy work week with an overnight to Hilo.

I remain so behind on reviews for both June & July but I thought I‘d get my July recap up finally. I finished 15 books (including 3 I had in progress from June) which I think given work lately is good. I did read & love both #CampLitsy2025 selections but was not good about the discussions which has continued this month. I also finished books for #AuthorAMonth #SheSaid #SundayBuddyRead #NancyDrewBR #BobWhiteBuddies #EBBR #ThematicCozies ⬇️