It's a new year and with it comes resolutions--of which, I've made none. Which is great! Because, I've already accomplished my goal for the year of making no goals. I can now kick back and read to my heart's content knowing I am a highly accomplished individual. That being said, my first read entered the new year with a freakishly loud BANG -- and sort of makes me want to quit writing altogether so I can become a full-time treasure hunter and find more amazing reads to share. (which is something that's gonna happen here on this blog quite frequently, so keep checking back). I have long fan-girled over Laura Frantz. Laura is the type of person you see across a room, who is subtly graceful and compelling. Her presence is humble and when you chat with Laura, you're transported to a front porch, a old wooden-swing, some wildflowers, a cup of coffee and probably a piece of warm apple pie. All that to say, when I chat with Laura, I'm usually internally screa