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The Royals were off from school Monday for Martin Luther King Day. Then they had Tuesday off because the morning temps were negative twenty-three. Burr. It was a long week, but this weekend my granddaughter, the oldest Royal, Sophia, turns ten! We have hit double digits. I spent some time reflecting on her birth and the privilege of being her Nonna. She is growing into this sweet, sometimes shy, always clever girl. She fills my heart with joy. Remember, during these troubling days, the wonderful things/moments in your life. Stay Caffeinated.
Last Week on the Blog
- Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis (book review)
- The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang (book review)
- Adrift in Currents Clean and Clear by Seanan McGuire (audiobook review)
- All the Missing Pieces by Catherine Cowles (audiobook review)
- Book Tour: Forget Me Not by Julieann Dove (spotlight/giveaway)
This Week on the Blog
- The Isolated Séance by Jeri Westerson (audiobook review)
- A Lady Would Know Better by Emma Theriault (book review)
- Ancient Magic by Alexandra Ivy (book review/guest post)
- Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix (audiobook review)
New Arrivals at the Caffeinated Cafe


- The Mummy of Mayfair by Jeri Westerson
- Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass
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Lindsi
Both The Mummy of Mayfair and Nothing Ever Happens Here sound really good! I look forward to seeing your reviews. 🙂
My kids were also off the Tuesday after MLK Day due to “extreme cold.” I’m ready for Spring!
Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
Have a great week! Happy Reading
Carla@CarlaLovesToRead
Happy Birthday to Sweet Sophia. My grands are also growing up way too fast. I picked up Ruth Casie’s new book this week and am looking forward to it. I hope it warms up a bit for you this week.
Greg
Happy birthday to Sophia! Wow, ten years.
Nothing Ever Happens Here looks good.
Sophia Rose
Has it really been 10 years? My, my.
Have a good week, Kimberly!
Victoria
Happy Birthday to your granddaughter. I hope she has a wonderful 10th year! Nothing Ever Happens Here is a good book title! Stay warm this week! (we are supposed to have temps over freezing so yay!)
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Sophia is lucky to have a Nonna in her life that thinks the world of her! Such sweet reflections here.
sherry fundin
Time passes so quickly we have to savor the moments.
Jamie @ The Fantasy Princess
It was cold here too but I don’t think it got that cold. Hope you have a great week!
Sophie
Happy birthday to Sophia! They grow up too fast!
Mary Kirkland
Happy birthday to Sophia. That is cold. We had a few cold days but nothing like that.
Anne- Books of My Heart
I wish Sophia the happiest birthday and life ahead. I am troubled by the hate and destruction in the world right now.
Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
My son had a teacher training day on Friday so we have had a long weekend. It was nice to do some baking with him and go to the library!
10 is a milestone! I bet those years have gone quickly!
Have a great weekend!
Becki
My kids had no school on Monday, cancelled Tues & Wednesday for cold, and cancelled Thurs for snow. Ugh! My daughter was trying to visit a college which closed Tuesday for cold, so they had to stay Wednesday and drive home late that night, in awful snow! So I’m feeling it. Miss being a school employee, as I watch them with all these days off (okay, I called in Thursday! hahaha)
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
Yes! It is important to reflect on the wonderful moments during disturbing times! Sophia is a little older than my oldest grandson who will be turning 10 August 1st! The double digits! I loved Better Than Friends! I need to check out your review.
A Voracious Reader
Happy Birthday Sophia! In these troubling times I’m trying to help where I can and raise my voice for those who can’t. Every night before bed I ask myself what am I grateful for. It helps a bit. It’s going to be a long 4 yrs. Though I’m hoping the midterms will bring about a positive change. At least this month is nearly over. Been way waaayyyy too cold here in NC lately.
sjhigbee
It’s these milestone birthdays that leave you scratching your head at where the time has gone, I find… My eldest grandson turned 20 last December – and I swear it was only the day before yesterday that I held him in my arms as a newborn! Glad the birthday went off so well and I loved your wonderful words that sum up so well what a privilige it is to see the next generation growing up…
Lisa Mandina (Lisa Loves Literature)
I totally agree with you! My niece and nephew are what keep me going at times. That and being needed by my mom now that my stepdad has passed. I’m so glad to be close to family. Even doing our weekly “coffee” with my dad, stepmom, and sister and having to not chime in with my own political opinions just to be able to have peaceful time. I did say something this week I wish I wouldn’t have, but it is what it is. Hope you have a good week!
Stormi
Wow, it’s hard to imagine she is ten years old! Time sure does fly!
Have a great week and happy reading!
Stormi
Olivia
Happy Birthday to your geanddaughter!
Jody
Happy 10th birthday to Sophia. You hit the nail right on the head, Kimberly 🥰
Lisa R. Howeler
Happy birthday to your granddaughter. What you wrote about her and our need to slow down and be grateful for our roles in people’s lives was a beautiful reminder. Thank you.
Jodie | That Happy Reader
Happy Birthday to your Granddaughter! I wholeheartedly agree to focus on the beauty in your life during troubling times. Always be grateful.
Cindy's Book Corner
The kids here had Monday off, then Tuesday and Wednesday. I imagine it was a long week for their parents, it was a long week for me as well because those parents wanted their kids occupied so we had more classes, making for longer days. Have a wonderful Sunday!
Emma @ Words And Peace
Lovely family time indeed!
Carla
-23° is way too cold! Your granddaughter is lucky to have a Nona like you. Such sweet thoughts about her growing up. Have a wonderful week!
Deb Nance at Readerbuzz
Ten years old! Yes, we must focus on all the light in this dark world.
Gail Is This Mutton
Definitely a time for thinking of the good things in our lives. Happy birthday to your granddaughter.
Jill
Joy is a form of resistance. Happy birthday to your granddaughter.
Jill
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Lola
That’s some cold weather you had this week. Happy birthday to Sophia! I hope you enjoy your new books and have a great week!
Lori
Happy Birthday Sophia!!!
I am so over winter and the wind and snow and frigid temps. Spring can’t get here so enough.🌼🌸🌻🪻🌷🌺🌹
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
I can’t believe Sophia is almost 10! Please wish her a happy birthday from me. And 23 below? Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr! I thought it was cold here, with our lows in the single digits and highs in the teens or low twenties, but the Midwest had us beat.
And yes to your last thought. It’s going to be so important to focus on the people who matter to us, and the small things that bring us joy. Hang in there, my friend.
Laurel-Rain Snow
Oh, I love thinking about my children and grandchildren, the beautiful people who get us through difficult times. Happy birthday to Sophia!
Siran
Hi. It’s been a while My nieces and nephews were off that time too.
Yvonne @ Socrates Book Reviews
Brrrr…that really does sound cold. Happy Birthday to Sophia!
I hope you have a great week! Stay warm!
Taylor @ Taylor Fenner’s Bookish World
Happy birthday to Sophia! I hope she had a wonderful birthday!