January got off to a slightly slower start on the blog because I took the first week of the year to visit the South Coast. It was a wonderful way to begin the new year, and I loved spending some much-needed quality time with my daughter. Of course, once I returned to the office, it was full speed ahead from day one.

I shared nine reviews on the blog this month, which may be fewer than usual, but there were some great reads in the mix. If you missed any of them, here’s a quick recap: