Never Too Early to Start Christmas Shopping - or Buy more books!! #Review

 You know my family and you know that we love to read.  If you are new here...a  quick background...  When I was younger, my Nana would have me read the newspaper to her to expand my vocabulary. My cousin and I lived for the summer reading programs at the local library. My mom loves to read and I am trying with everything I have in me to pass along the love of reading to my kids.  Broxton used to love to read and would put books on his list all the time, and don't get me started on book fairs!  Savannah is following along in the same way.  Our house has a fair share of books.. some in each room, as you never know when you might want to grab a book!  We have even started putting little free libraries in our community. (We started with one in Lithia Springs, Ga at the Harley Dealership.)  Now, we have one at the local Ear, Nose and Throat Doctor and another is about to go out at a restaurant.  With me being fortunate to review books, we get them and read and enjoy.  Some we keep for our personal library, some immediately go into one of the Little Free Libraries or are donated to one of the kids schools.  

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This little boy sure does love his papa and his papa sure does love him.  It cracks me up, Broxton wanted to get him a "dad joke" sign for Christmas and then he needed to give him a dad joke book for Fathers day! 

Independent publishers Rocky Nook and Ulysses Press have a great selection of books that we have recently added to our library.  As I mentioned, Broxton just had to gift the Ultimate Book of Dad Jokes book to Papa as soon as it arrived.  But, as much as Broxton enjoys Spy stuff and trivia, I just knew the Big Book of Spy Trivia would be right there grabbing his attention.  I want to check out The Bowery Boys: Adventures in Old New York, but with 2 kids keeping me busy, I have yet to have time to check it out!




I finally joined the world of Iphones... Yep, one of the last ones remaining, I think... So I was eager to checkout the Iphone Photography book.  Lots of great pointers in there and not a book you have to read page after page, I have grabbed it a few times.  Having been a photography major, I absolutely love any photo book and would have them all over the house if I could, so when I saw the Street Photography book, I knew it was one I wanted to check out. 
Living in Atlanta, you quickly learn of Trader Joe's... and quickly fall in love with them too... If you visit and learn of TJ's,. you will make stops at them if there is not one near you... I think that is safe to say for most people.  When I saw the I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook, I knew this was for sure one to check out...and eventually pass along to others to enjoy. 
As we get ready to start Christmas shopping (I am normally further along by now) make sure to check out the books listed. I am sure you could find something for someone on your list!  




Comments

  1. mail4roseyOctober 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM

    My daughter in law loves Trader Joe's. I haven't ever been to one yet.

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  2. An Apel a DayOctober 11, 2021 at 10:22 AM

    I buy year round, and so agree with you...it's never too early to buy presents.

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