Chapters

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Chapters Indigo.  I love the store, love the brand, love their Plum Points system and most of all love their Love of Reading program where they help local schools.  I've seen Chapters do amazing things with the Love of Reading program.  It changes schools I promise you.  Local - in your community schools.

This Monday to Wednesday (September 23 to 25th) you can receive 500 Plum points for every book you purchase!!  That's HUGE!!!  Those points really add up.  As much as I love shopping at Chapters all the time, there is nothing like shopping at Chapters when you've earned the free $100 in points.  That is a good time.

Last week we had meet the teacher for my son's high school.  While meeting his English teacher she mentioned what book they would be reading this semester.  I visited Indigo on the weekend and picked up a copy for my son.  I know he could get a copy from his classroom but this way I told him he could highlight and make notes throughout the book and this would help write his essay and study.  I have to say he was pretty shocked to hear me say he could write in the book.  I just think this is a great study tool and might just give him an edge.  What novel studies are your teens reading in high school?  My youngest is reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian.

Visit Chapters/Indigo online and purchase some fun new reads for you and your kiddos.  Load up on some points!

Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson

Craig Davidson was desperate for a job.  He would take any old job at this point.  That's why when he found himself interviewing for a school bus driver job he was taking the questions a bit more seriously because he couldn't screw up, he needed this job.

Craig soon found himself the driver of bus # 3077 with a group of great kids.  Precious Cargo is Craig's memoir of his days driving the bus.  Children can be so open with stories (some real and some made up) and Craig's days were filled with them.  Beginning their days and ending their days together every day forming friendships is inevitable.  Quickly Craig comes to really care about the children on his bus.

This book really struck a chord with me as I have had the privilege of working at a school with children.  Just today I worked as lunch supervisor at a school and the stories you accumulate in just that one hour are plenty.  

Precious Cargo was featured on Canada Reads 2019.  It is available at Chapters in paperback.

Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy Jones & the Six is a story unlike anything I've read.  Daisy Jones & the Six are a rock and roll band from the 70's.  The story sounded so real I had to check Google to make sure Daisy Jones & the Six aren't a real band.  Daisy Jones & the Six reads as an interview with the band members.  The story begins as just The Six and Daisy is a singer on her own but soon they realize they are better together.  Once they come together as Daisy and the Six the story of writing a record, touring, sex, drugs and rock and roll begins.  

I really enjoyed this book and I noticed that the author was the same as The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo which I also really enjoyed.  I noticed that Taylor Jenkins Reid has a few other books that I will be checking out. 

The Queen of Hearts by Kimmery Martin

Zadie is a pediatric cardiologist.  She's married with a bunch of children.  She loves her family and loves her life.  Emma is her best friend since University who is also happily married with a child.  They are bonded by the struggles of medical school and long nights at the hospital.  

As doctors they both see more than their share of death.  It's hard to imagine saving or losing someone's life all in a day's work.  The two friends support each other through deaths where they wondered if they could have done more and those where they wonder if they made a mistake in those split seconds they had to save a life.  But when a new doctor joins Emma's practice their past comes rushing back testing their friendship.

Kimmery Martin, the author of Queen of Hearts is an emergency room doctor in North Carolina so she is definitely equipped to write a drama centered around a hospital.  I found the book had a little bit too much medical jargon for my liking but the plot was good enough for me to prevail.

Queen of Hearts is available at Chapters in paperback.

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

This book made me laugh!  I don't remember the last time I enjoyed a book that was just fun.  It was just what I needed during this busy spring.  It also makes me want to go to Maui even more!

Olive is the bridesmaid at her twin sister's wedding.  She's squeezed into the ugliest dress ever and she has to talk to the groom's brother, Ethan.  Ethan has been a jerk since the first moment they met.  The only thing they have in common is they won't be eating off the buffet at the wedding.  When a series of events leads to a disaster wedding the bride and groom ask their siblings to take their place in Maui on their honeymoon.

10 days in Maui.  Two people that hate each other.  What could possibly happen?  Also, what are the chances of running into anyone they know?

The Unhoneymooners is a fun, hilarious read.  It's also quite sexy!!  You can purchase The Unhoneymooners at Chapters in paperback or audio book. 

The Daughter's Tale by Armando Lucas Correa

The Daughter's Tale is a story of a Jewish family living in Germany in 1939.  Young, in love and beginning to start their family, Amanda and Julius try to ignore the war that is looming around them.  Once two daughters are born the war becomes impossible to ignore when Julius is taken away from his family.  Even away from his family Julius tries to make plans to save his family.  Amanda risks everything for her children's lives.  Amanda has a love for books and has only saved one from her beloved bookstore.  On this pages she writes to her children to help them someday understand why she makes the decisions she does.

Lina is Amanda and Julius's youngest daughter.  Lina lives many lives with many families as she tries to stay alive throughout the war.  This is her story.

For years I have said that I don't like historical fiction.  That I won't read historical fiction.  I don't remember which book started it but I'm finding myself drawn to more historical fiction lately.  I find it horrific to read some of these tales and imagine the reality of those times.

The Daughter's Tale can be ordered from Chapters with this link.

Girl Stop Apologizing - Rachel Hollis

I had seen Rachel's books on book lists for a while now.  I saw her name pop up online but I hadn't been bothered to check her out.  This January I started a weight loss challenge and one night I found myself looking for some inspiration.  I can't remember the exact quote I stumbled upon but the jest of it was that what I want right now is not more important than my bigger dream/goal.  It's a quote that I have used for months now.  I want to stay home and not go to gym - not part of my goal.  I want to eat a Timbit - not going to get me to my goal.

Girl, Stop Apologizing is a book that women will find a chapter that they can relate to. Rachel's writing is funny and casual like a conversation.  Topics range from weight, religion, friendships, children and more.  She's not afraid to get uncomfortable and tackle some tough topics either.

If you are looking for some inspiration or some reassurance to let you know you don't have to regret that last bad choice then pick up Girl, Stop Apologizing at Chapters.  Order before April 7th and spend $30 to get 10x the Plum Points.