Hello There!

Hi, I’m Kathleen! I’m a proud Canadian (yes, I’ll say “eh”!) and in my 40s—though I’ll admit, a few more grey hairs have shown up since that photo was taken.

This blog celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023, though I did lose most of my posts at the end of 2024 and am working on rebuilding. It’s been a bit of a journey!

Reading has always been my first love, especially nonfiction. I started this blog in 2003, initially posting book reviews when I had something to say. By 2007, I was posting more regularly, though I often took breaks to focus on my other blogs. In April 2012, I decided to narrow the focus to nonfiction only, leaving my fiction reviews elsewhere. In 2013, I made the leap to self-hosting.

I’m a mom to five wonderful kids and I now homeschool two of them (three are adults.) I am a Girl Guide Leader as well. When I’m not blogging or reading, you’ll find me diving into family life, homeschooling adventures, and the occasional DIY project.

For a deeper look at what makes a book “me,” check out Top 10 Signs a Book is by Me.

I also write at Callista’s Ramblings.

And as for the “SMS” part—back in the 90s, I had a website called Sun, Moon, and Stars (SMS). I’ve always had a thing for those three celestial wonders!