Monthly Archives: April 2016

Audiobook Review: The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner

Typically, I attempt to avoid books receiving quite a bit of praise, waiting for the fanfare to die down before experiencing it myself.  When I found myself in a bit of a book slump, this title seemed to be the … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: May 2016, Part III

Didn’t I say May was a big book month?! Today, I’ll wrap up my most anticipated books of May with titles publishing the last two weeks of the month.  There are some big books in this list; I can hardly … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: May 2016, Part II

Last week, I shared the first part of my most anticipated books of May. I warned you, May is a big month for books! Today, I’ll share the titles releasing the second and third weeks of the month.  As always, … Continue reading

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon (April 2016): Wrap-up Post

I feel quite refreshed after a good night’s sleep!  I stayed up until about midnight, opting to go to sleep after finishing my 4th book.  To me, a successful readathon doesn’t necessarily mean staying up 24 hours to read. Instead, … Continue reading

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon (April 2016): Update Post

Happy Readathon Day!! The day we’ve been waiting for is here!!  Yesterday, I shared my stack of books, planned food, etc. This post shall serve as my update post. Rather than adding a new post to my feed with each … Continue reading

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: April 2016

Tomorrow, I’ll be participating in the Spring 24-Hour Readathon!  I’ve been participating in so many of these readathons that I’ve lost count. I look forward to each and every one with much glee and excitement! Now, I won’t be reading … Continue reading

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Review: Most Wanted by Lisa Scottoline

The premise of this novel most certainly captivated me.  So many thoughts came flooding through my head as I read, including the concept of nature versus nurture. Would I be able to carry a child knowing its father was a … Continue reading

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Spring Book Preview: May 2016, Part I

I’m not going to lie. Spring is my least favorite time of year. Sure, the blooming flowers and warmer temperatures are nice, but the pollen!? It kills me. Thankfully, it gives me an excuse to stay inside and read! May … Continue reading

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Review: The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke

I’m not too far from celebrating my fortieth birthday.  We all look back on the lives we’ve made for ourselves, questioning our decisions.  Would we take the chance, if given, to alter the decisions we’ve made?  This is something I … Continue reading

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Review: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee

Where was this book when I was growing up? I’m thrilled to see the increased focus of super heroes for young girls in today’s society. Sure, we have far to go to catch up, but this new series of books, … Continue reading

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