Monthly Archives: March 2016

Month in Review: March 2016

  Where does the time go!? It felt just like yesterday I was giving an update of my February month in review!?   March was a bit more productive than February.  I took more risks in books I selected to … Continue reading

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Review: Lust & Wonder: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs

I squealed with joy when I learned Augusten was releasing a new memoir. I devoured both Running with Scissors and Dry, not shying away with the brutal manner in which the author details his life.  I began reading as soon as I had the … Continue reading

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Review: A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale

This novel took my breath away.  So beautifully written, incredibly captivating from the start, I quickly found myself immersed in Harry’s journey.  This epic novel alternates between time periods, from Harry’s youth and adulthood to years later, when Harry is … Continue reading

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Review: Reader, I Married Him, edited by Tracy Chevalier

Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre is likely her most popular novel. I had quite the experience reading it myself. It was required reading in high school and I hated it. I reread it in my early twenties and had a completely different … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: April 2016, Part III

Yes, there’s more.  This is the final post, wrapping up all the April titles I’m excited about. I’ve included the publisher’s summary, as well as a few words about why I’m interested in the particular title. The Darkest Corner by … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: April 2016, Part II

A few days ago, I shared the first part of my most-anticipated books of April post. Just when you didn’t think your wallet could handle any more, there’s more!  Once again, I’ve shared the publisher’s summary and a short note … Continue reading

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Review: Perfectly Broken by Robert Burke Warren

On occasion, I take risks with books. Sometimes those risks pan out,  yet oftentimes they are complete failures.  I’m delighted that, in this case, it was a true success.  Though this was completely outside my normal comfort zone, it was … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: April 2016, Part I

We’re on Spring Break this week. My boys are spending the week with their grandparents while my husband and I are enjoying some quiet time at a gorgeous country home.  It’s the perfect setting to sit back, relax, and plan … Continue reading

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Review: Jane Steele by Lyndsay Faye

Why should you read this book? It’s inspired by  Charlotte Brontë’s classic Jane Eyre. My favorite classic. Hello, Lyndsay Faye!?!? A bit more explanation: when I learned the premise of this book, I knew I had to have it. Never … Continue reading

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Review: The Crooked Heart of Mercy by Billie Livingston

There has been quite a bit of discussion in the book world lately regarding the ability to enjoy a book if you cannot or refuse to connect with the main characters.  I can’t think of a better example than this … Continue reading

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