You’re the One I Want &#..

I love posts that have to do with Summer Reads. I just had a conversation with a friend not that long ago about high school required summer reading lists. We came to the conclusion that the word “required” might be what turns kids off from wanting to read books. I suggested letting them pick their own books, both classics and current young adult, and having them read 5-10 of them. If that was the case, I don’t think it would be such a chore and I know myself personally would have read more than I did. As an adult that […]

Posted July 2, 2013 by Andi / 0 Comments

Class Orientation Read-a-Thon

First let me start by introducing myself. The name’s Andi and I have been doing this solo blogging thing since January. I originally was blogging with Michelle at Galleysmith.com and when she needed to take a break I was too for a while. That is until people suggested I try my own hand at this blogging thing. Well I did and here I am. 6 months and going strong. I blog from the lovely city of Boston, MA where I was born and raised and love everything about. It’s my city, it’s my home, it’s my heart. Mostly I read […]

Posted July 1, 2013 by Andi / 0 Comments

What’s in My Bag? – Angie

Well we have checked in with Heather, Brandy, and Emma to see what they carry in their bags. Next up with have Angie. You may know Angie from a few guest posts she has done for me. Let’s see what she has in that bag of hers. I am carrying my Lulu purse (pic 1) today, bought at my favorite story JCPenny. I love it because I can carry everything including my iPad and work papers and it is still light weight. The blue color caught my eye and I took the picture open so you can see the […]

Posted July 1, 2013 by Andi / 0 Comments

Second Chance Sunday – T..

Like last week’s Second Chance Sunday, I had trouble getting into The Piper’s Son, but again I stuck with the Marchetta effect and I found magic. I really love Tom. There was something so special about him. Title: The Piper’s Son [Amazon] Author: Melina Marchetta [website] Publisher: Candlewick Press Genre: Contemporary Source/Type: Borrowed/ Hardcover Stars: 5 out of 5 Publisher’s Description: Award-winning author Melina Marchetta reopens the story of the group of friends from her acclaimed novel Saving Francesca – but five years have passed, and now it’s Thomas Mackee who needs saving. After his favorite uncle was blown […]

Posted June 30, 2013 by Andi / 0 Comments

JCrew Factory Haul

Factory Haul by andiabcs featuring long skirts My name is Andi and I’m a JCrew/JCrew Factory Addict! I’m okay with it. In fact I embrace it. I see the sales and I just want ALL THE CLOTHES! So anyway when my friends told me they were going to the outlets I at first paused and said I didn’t think so. And then I thought of all the pretty waiting for me at the JCrew Factory and said, who am I kidding, I need to see what I can buy. Well imagine my surprise when I found out the store was […]

Posted June 28, 2013 by Andi / 0 Comments