Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Once a Midwife by Patricia Harman

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jenn

I adored reuniting with Patience. I’ve come to love her character and her stories of delivering the children of Hope River.  This particular novel had vastly more influence from the outside world than previous titles in the series.  I mourned … Continue reading →

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Book Club: Favorite Reads of 2018

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Jenn

  The fiction book club I lead at One More Page Books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year.  We call it a book club potluck: instead of food we bring book … Continue reading →

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Review: The Au Pair by Emma Rous

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jenn

I thought I had it all figured out when I started reading this title.  In some aspects I did…but Rous when far beyond what I could have ever expected! Told in alternating time periods (then, with Laura as the main … Continue reading →

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How ‘They Both Die at the End’ by Adam Silvera Helped Me Deal with Loss

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jenn

There’s a story about the the timing of my reading this title. I purchased this book during Small Business Saturday and it’s been in a pile of unread books since then.  I recently lost a dear friend to cancer. Terry … Continue reading →

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Winter Book Preview: January 2019

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Jenn

I’m attempting to get my blog mojo back!  I realized that once I stopped doing these book previews (which helped keep me organized) I lacked a focus! Following are the January titles I’m looking forward to most. I’ve included the … Continue reading →

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Guest Review: National Geographic’s Atlas of World War ll

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jenn

It is in my opinion that the book, Atlas of World War II, is perhaps the greatest history and WWII book I have read. Not only does it give great detail about how the war was fought, but it also … Continue reading →

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2018 Thankfully Reading Weekend Wrap

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Jenn

  Another year of Thankfully Reading Weekend has come to an end! While I never get as much reading done as I’d like, I did quite enjoy the time off with my boys and the Harry Potter marathon we started! … Continue reading →

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2018 Thankfully Reading Weekend Day Four: Small Business Saturday!

Posted on November 24, 2018 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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2018 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Three!

Posted on November 23, 2018 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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2018 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Two!

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Jenn

  Happy Thanksgiving!!! We have a nice low-key Thanksgiving planned.  We usually travel to OH to visit my family for Thanksgiving, but since we’re going for Christmas we’re staying at home this year! We plan to teach the boys how … Continue reading →

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