Monthly Archives: September 2013

TSS: Week in Review

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Jenn

Well, we survived the first week of school!  Our oldest started eighth grade and our youngest, third.  Thankfully, the first day was free from drama; I seemed to be more overwhelmed than the boys! While we had some hints of … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: The Edge of Normal by Carla Norton

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Have you read a chilling book this week? Tell us about it in the comments below! The featured title … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Mother & Son Book Club

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Jenn

One of the many ways my son & I connect is through books. While he goes through phases when he’s lost interest in reading, when he does discover a book he’s loved I’m the first one to know.  This is … Continue reading →

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Review: Lexicon by Max Barry

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jenn

Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Penguin Press HC, The; First Edition edition (June 18, 2013) ISBN-10: 1594205388 Source: Personal copy Imagine a world in which a few words can illicit a response from an individual, relinquishing their ability to resist commands.  … Continue reading →

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TSS: A Month in Review: August 2013

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jenn

Wow, where did August go!?  I swear just yesterday I was writing up a post for July!  In a few days, my boys start back up at school and (hopefully) the fall weather will soon be upon us! Books Reviewed … Continue reading →

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