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Monthly Archives: February 2016
Review: Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
This book has been the source of quite a few arguments in my house! Once I obtained the ARC, I squirreled it away to read when the timing was right. And then my teen son discovered I had it in … Continue reading
2016 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Post-Game
I sincerely hope everyone who participated (officially or unofficially) in the #superbowlreadathon enjoyed themselves! It’s time to report back on our success! In the comments below, or in a blog or Instagram post, share your successes. Don’t forget to mention … Continue reading
Review: The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley
This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise. Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading
2016 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Half-Time
Half-time has come & gone and so it is time to reminisce on what you’ve read so far today. No need to write a complete post about it, just share your comments below! How has your reading gone so far? Are … Continue reading
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2016 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Mini-Challenge
It’s time to predict some winners of this read-a-thon! For this challenge, take a look at the books you plan on reading today. Which do you predict will come out as the winner and why? Do a post to answer … Continue reading
2016 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: The Kick-off!
It’s finally here, the kick-off for The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon! Although the official Superbowl kick-off isn’t for several hours yet, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to start reading if they choose! There’s still time to sign-up if … Continue reading
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2016 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Pre-game
Before the big game begins tomorrow, I wanted to go over a few “rules”, which aren’t really rules per se but to go along with the whole football game theme I’ve got to stick to the terminology! The read-a-thon officially … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern
What a rewarding listen! Told from the perspectives of Emily and Belinda, listeners get a well-rounded experience of how both sides of this situation have fared. Most importantly, however, is how both girls, despite their differences, have far more similarities … Continue reading
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Review: The Evening Spider by Emily Arsenault
This is one of those books I was instantly captivated by, the premise drawing me in. I’m all about old creaky houses that go bump in the night. Even more so, I was drawn to the two characters, Abby and … Continue reading
Review: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf
I’ve been a fan of Gudenkauf’s writing for some time, devouring each book as soon as it releases. She is an expert at portraying the intricate details of small-town life: the relationships, history, and secrets. Most importantly, however, she captures the … Continue reading
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