Slice of Life: Weekly Book Deals, Links and Tidbits

Slice of Life is a regular update on the latest in my life. This is where I write about my books, movies, tv, food, fashion, family or whatever subjects are on my mind this week. It’s just a little glimpse of my slice. (“But what about the great deals on books?!” Just keep on scrollin’.)

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The past week has been hard. I do not feel qualified or in the right position to speak about race. Instead, I feel like I need to open my heart and ears and listen. Really listen. I will also point to this post which outlines very aptly a few important ways one can actively be a force for good on race issues. I am more of an escape reader, but even I know the importance of not sticking your head in the sand when the world around us is quite literally falling apart. One book I read last year in an effort to better understand this issue was The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas. I need to read more of these kinds of books, but I recommend this one and have committed to reading more books by people of color this year. Specifically, I plan to read: Notes from a Young Black Chef (ordered), Bluebird, Bluebird (ordered) and Their Eyes Were Watching God (on my hold list at library). Is it enough? No, but it’s a start.

The hot weather is here in Texas (and it’s only going to get worse). We are trying to get outside in the mornings and save the afternoon (heat of the day) for inside chores, minimal (educational) TV programs, reading and audiobooks (we are loving this app), and my oldest (8 years old) is even showing some interest in cooking (we bought this book and are working our way through it). What are you doing to beat the heat?

Our local library opened back up this week (Praise God!) for curbside pickup and we picked up our first group of books of the summer yesterday. It felt good.

Weekend Reading: The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman

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2020 Summer Thrillers Reading List – Don’t mist this (PRINTABLE) list of 30 amazing thrillers that are perfect for summer reading. {Pin this Post}

Dutch Oven Blueberry Cobbler – Do you know what is a really good quarantine activity for this summer? Camping! This is the best and easiest way (no special tools, except for the actual dutch oven, required) to cook cobbler by the campfire. {Pin this Post}

Amazing Book Deals

Whether I have read (and loved) it, heard about it from fellow bookish friends or actually have it on my own “to be read” list, each book below made this list because it’s on my radar (AND because it’s on sale). Note: Book bargains are subject to change so act fast!

NOTE: My weekly book deals list will soon be moved out of “Slice of Life” and onto to its own page on my site. The new book deals page will be updated (and emailed to my mailing list) on a weekly basis.