Monthly Archives: November 2016

2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend Wrap-Up Post

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Jenn

  Another year of Thankfully Reading Weekend has come to an end. I didn’t get nearly as much reading done as I would have hoped (it’s far easier to take part in this when you aren’t traveling, I now see!). … Continue reading →

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Thankfully Reading Weekend Day Four: Small Business Saturday

Posted on November 26, 2016 by Jenn

  It’s Day Four of Thankfully Reading Weekend! Can you believe how quickly the time has flown by? Today, I encourage you to take a small break from reading to participate in Small Business Saturday.  Have a local independent bookstore? … Continue reading →

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2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Three

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Jenn

  Happy Day After Thankgiving! How did everyone do yesterday? Full stomachs, plenty of reading time…sounds like bliss to me! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a day of reading at home, avoiding the retail madness! … Continue reading →

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2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Two!

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Jenn

  Happy Thanksgiving!!! We have a nice low-key Thanksgiving planned. We’re in OH visiting my parents and siblings.  We’ve had dinner catered in (we’re still providing our favorite sides) so I’m looking forward to some quality reading time! For today’s … Continue reading →

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2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend Kick-Off!

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Jenn

  It’s time!! This is the official kick off post for Thankfully Reading!  Instead of braving the crowds and shopping this weekend, we’re spending our time curled up with a book!   Feel free to link up your kick-off post … Continue reading →

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Review: I’ll Take You There by Wally Lamb

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Jenn

Wow. What an experience.  What makes this even so exhilarating is how my experience and considerations for this book transformed as I read it. I’m no fan of film history. I get that there are a great number of people … Continue reading →

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Winter Book Preview: December 2016

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Jenn

Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these! Many apologies! Following are the December titles I’m looking forward to! It’s a really quiet month in publishing so this is quite the short list! This is a good … Continue reading →

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Review: The Magnolia Story by Chip & Joanna Gaines

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Jenn

I don’t know about you, but events as of late have had me in a reading funk. I was scrambling for a book to keep my attention when I saw this one sitting next to my reading chair, beckoning me. … Continue reading →

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2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Jenn

Egads! Where has the time gone!? Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. With that comes the dreaded Black Friday (well, now lately, it’s Black Thursday, too!). I’m pleased to announce that I will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading … Continue reading →

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Review: Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Jenn

Let’s start with what I loved about this book!  I loved Aimee’s character. I felt great sympathy for her ordeal. I can’t imagine the pain she must be feeling.  I appreciated that she attempted to move on with her life, … Continue reading →

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