Archives for 2025

Books of the Week: January 3rd, 2025

I LOVE this one!

Happy New Year!

As you know, I am a big Snoopy fan! One of the biggest! So, I am thrilled about this first book!

LOVE FROM SNOOPY (on-sale now): Say I heart you with the world’s most loveable dog—the one-and-only Snoopy—in this uplifting and heartwarming picture book perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day of the year! Snoopy is a beagle with a heart of gold. Even when he’s soaring through the sky or having fun with other escapades, he has so much love for the rest of the Peanuts gang. Show your loved ones how much they’re adored with help from Charlie Brown’s best friend!

This would make a wonderful Valentine’s Day gift! One of my favorite pages in the book has Snoopy surfing and it simply says in response to Love…. “helps you catch that wave.”

Perfect book for ages 8-12

LET IT GLOW  is a middle grade collaboration novel about twins separated at birth and adopted into families that celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, from multi-New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer and award-winning author Joanne Levy. The girls secretly trade lives, planning to stage a dramatic reveal to their families at a pageant. 

Two virtual strangers swapping homes and holidays — what could possibly go wrong?

Here is a fun, sweet as sugar plum and satisfying as a latke story with a message about being open and curious to how holidays are celebrated by different faiths and cultures.

Happy January!

Self Disclosure: I received free copies of the above books to facilitate this post. Images and information were also provided.

Luke, Jan. 3rd Pet of the Week

Awwwwwww!

Add this to your New Year’s resolutions, or make a solo one: adopt or foster at least one cat in 2025! May we suggest Luke, a handsome gray-and-white tabby with expressive, large green eyes. Luke was recently surrendered to the shelter because the other adult cats in the house didn’t get along with him, although their kitten did. He’s 2 years old and loves cuddling, attention and humans in general. He’s healthy, and so is his appetite! He resolves to find a home where he’s the only cat. He’s currently holding court at the Paw Shoppe Pet Center, 6416 E Spring St., Long Beach. To adopt or foster Luke, email PetAdopt@longbeach.gov to speed the process, or call (562) 570-7387. Ask for ID#A731854.

(This rescue encouraged by the usual suspects.)