Happy Fab Five Friday! I seriously cannot believe another week has flown by. I know I say that every Friday, but it’s still an issue. This is the last full week of the school year before summer. The kids have a few days next week and a half day Wednesday and then, just like that… it’s summer! I don’t know why for some reason this year it’s messing with my head. The other day I told a coworker I was going to miss them over the summer. And then yesterday, I was so relieved that I didn’t have to pack the kids lunches anymore, only to remember that I still do need to pack them lunches for camp. It might be because in the back of my mind, I just keep thinking that this summer is going to be the last elementary school summer I have with both my kids since Rylee will be going to 5th grade next year! I know, I know what you’re thinking…. time flies!
Anyways, let’s get into the Fab Five for this week! Speaking of summer, have you gotten your summer reading all figured out? This post seems very book heavy since that is what I feel like we are all talking about over here.
Harry Potter Books
Harry Potter is back! Or I guess he never left? Rylee is at the perfect age for these books now, and she can’t put them down. We got her the full set from her school book fair and gave them to her for Hanukkah last year and she’s been flying threw them.
J. Crew Factory
If you love J. Crew, you have to check out their factory store. It’s really the only one that I shop at, they always have amazing sales, and their accessories are the best. I found a few things I liked the other day, above and love the quality. Those jean joggers were originally $98 and I scored them for $27! And Rylee’s adorable top was only $5. Can’t beat it!
Libby + Audio Books
I have become a huge fan of audio books lately, and need to recommend the Libby App and my latest read, Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton. I’m loving audio book because they keep me entertained when I’m getting ready for work, or making the kids lunches (which is so boring!). And my favorite part is when I make it out at lunch time for my mile walk around the neighborhood, I look forward to listening to books. It’s the highlight of my day! Next Year in Havana was a book club pick of one of my friends, and it was such a lovely story, rich with Cuban history. The audiobook version was amazing.
Ballad for Songbirds and Snakes
I’m still a fan of hard copies of books, too. At night I enjoy reading a couple chapters before bed, which is a nice way to wind down from the day. Right now I am reading the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins… the prequel to the Hunger Games. I’ve had this book for probably two years now, and could not get into it. As a huge Hunger Games fan, Katniss is my hero, and it was really hard for me to sympathize with evil President Snow’s childhood, so I just kept getting mad at the pages. But I picked it back up recently, after learning the movie is coming out THIS fall. I have to say it’s getting really good, if I can put behind me that it’s Snow’s story. Suzanne is an amazing author and there are other characters I’m starting to love now too.
Sunshine State 2023-2024 Lists
And to finish up this books work Fab Five, the 2023-2024 Sunshine State book club picks are out and the kids are so excited to get a head start over the summer. I even found a Jr section that I’m going to grab a few from for Reece. He loves reading so much and he’s ready for a challenge. I love my local library so much! I was able to find all these there and can’t wait to get them in the mail!
I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and great weekend!
