Monthly Archives: December 2009

Virtual Advent Post: My Favorite Christmas Memory

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Jenn

Christmas has always held a special meaning in my heart. This time of year brings up feelings of love, family, and togetherness. One of my favorite Christmas memories took place eight years ago, on December 18, 2001. My wedding day! … Continue reading →

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Library Loot!

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Jenn

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library.   First up, books for me: The Book of Love by Kathleen McGowan Boneshaker  by Cherie … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Shors, Author of The Dragon House

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Jenn

On Tuesday, I posted my review of  Dragon House by John Shor. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to interview John as well. I was reading your biography and learned that you took a backpacking trip through Asia when … Continue reading →

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Review & Giveaway: Dragon House by John Shors

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jenn

Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: NAL Trade (September 1, 2009) ISBN-10: 0451227859 Source: Author Iris Rhodes, daughter of a Vietnam Vet , made a promise with her father before he died to ensure that the haven he built for the neglected … Continue reading →

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My Secret Santa Gift Arrived!

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jenn

Have I mentioned how much I LOVE LOVE LOVE this time of year!? Today I came home to find a shoebox sitting on my porch. Realizing I would have never purchased a size 7 boot for myself, I realized it … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jenn

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading →

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Winners of Now & Then by Jacqueline Sheehan

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jenn

Congratulations to the winners!  Since providing a mailing address is part of the entry form, I will send this information directly to the publisher.  Please note it may take up to 30 days to receive your book.

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Review: Essie in Progress by Marjorie Presten

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jenn

It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a … Continue reading →

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Library Loot-December 3rd

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Jenn

Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library.  Here are the books I picked up this week: Splendor: A Luxe Novel (The Luxe) by … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hidden, by Tobias Hill

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jenn

Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial (October 13, 2009) ISBN-10: 0061768251 Source: Publisher Publisher’s Summary: In southern Greece in 2004, a close-knit group of archaeologists searches for the buried traces of a formidable ancient power. A student running from a … Continue reading →

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