Happy Sunday! Thanks to Deb Nance at Readerbuzz for hosting The Sunday Salon.  

Weekly Reads Round Up: Favorite Read of the Week

Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger – This is a hugging book. I loved it so much. First, while not in NYC, I was a junior in high school in 1996 so it was a trip back in time to read a story set then. Second, and most importantly, I loved Danny. He’s doing his very best in the situation he’s in with the information he has and I rooted for him the entire time. And he thinks he’s not brave, but he totally is. And his friends? Ah I wish we could all have friends like that — swooping in, recognizing you for you and also showing you more of the world. The ending broke my heart into tiny little pieces and then put it back together again. I didn’t want to say goodbye. Gahh this is just so good. My 15 year old theater kid put this on my radar and I’m so glad she did. Five Bright & Shiny Stars.

What I’m Reading & Listening to Now:

Reading: Mrs. Tim Gets a Job (Mrs. Tim #40 by D.E. Stevenson

Listening: Family of Spies by Christine Kuehn

BIG Book Slow But Steady: Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry  (Chapter 30, page 275) 

Week in Review: 

We visited a new to us indie bookstore in Washington, MO and found an ice cream place. It was a great Sunday afternoon. 

The rest of the week was quiet with a few appointments we could check off the summer to-do list. Lots of reading, and we got an afternoon in at the pool. We saw Frozen Jr Saturday which was delightful. Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day with a cookout and rootbeer floats. 

Something I’m Looking Forward To:

I’ve got two meetings this week related to work on the middle school pto board, and we are excited to see the musical Shrek at the Muny later this week. 

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Middle Grade Highlights (June 2026 Edition)

A review for a book I read earlier was published on Kings River Life News & Reviews. Check it out here:  

Coastal Views to Die For By Sam Lumley: Review/Giveaway

Wishing everyone a happy week, filled with good bookish vibes!