Why Spelling Matters…Unless?

12.14.2022 by Judi Holst // Leave a Comment

Review: Little Souls by Sandra Dallas

My favorite type of historical fiction books are ones that teach me about a subject in which I have no knowledge. Little Souls by Sandra Dallas did just that. I mean, did you learn much about the Spanish Flu in the US during WWI? I had no idea how it was so similar to Covid and all that we just experienced.

It Was Just One of Those Days as a Teacher!

Have you ever had one of those days where you end your day with “What just happened?” This is one of those blog posts that I wanted to write, just to laugh about it later when I’m old(er). My morning started out with a showdown between me, a mama deer, and a fawn. As I […]

Last Week of “Summer Judi” Ever?

Retirement? It’s official. This will be my year of “lasts.” This is my 32nd year of teaching, and it’s time to celebrate my last year of teaching. I’m excited to spend it teaching my favorite subject “public speaking.” Teaching language arts was fun, but public speaking? Oh man, it is so gratifying to see the […]

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Resurrection Walk

by Michael Connelly

I am a huge fan of the show "Bosch" and the show "The Lincoln Lawyer." When I saw that this book combines both of those characters, I couldn't wait to read it. It takes place long after Bosch has retired, and he is now a driver for Mikey...

Never Lie

by Freida McFadden

I loved the different twists in the book. Just when you think you have one mystery solved, you're probably wrong.

The Silent Patient

by Alex Michaelides

Resurrection Walk

by Michael Connelly

The Boy Who Changed His World: An Inspiring Story of Hope

The Boy Who Changed His World: An Inspiring Story of Hope

by Robert Whanslaw

There is something special when an elderly person befriends a teenager. It can be a beautiful bond. This story is about Callum, a 15-year-old boy, who is bullied at school, doesn't know his father, and his mother is married to a man who ...