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2018 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!
It’s not rare for me to come up with excuses reasons to spend obscene amounts of time reading. With Superbowl Sunday just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good … Continue reading
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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani
I discovered this title after listening to the NPR program “Fresh Air.” Described as a book that was difficult to recommend, given the subject matter, I was instantly captivated. There’s no spoilers; you learn the premise of the book in … Continue reading
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Review: The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor
I wanted to adore this book. It’s being recommended for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and more. I think this recommendation, or that it’s an unsuccessful attempt to resemble the horror greats, is what changes my outlook on this debut … Continue reading
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Review: The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn
I intentionally ignored all the buzz about this book prior to reading it. Books it is compared to often fall victim to the “pre-pub buzz” fate and I didn’t want that to happen in this case! I know it sounds … Continue reading
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My Top Books of 2017
2017 has been one heck of a year. I’d like to say I used reading as a reprieve but alas, that wasn’t really the case. Rather, binging Netflix was my cure! So, if these books stood out for me, that … Continue reading
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Review: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
I’ve been in a desperate book funk for the last several months. My life has been crazy hectic, and I found it difficult to become invested enough in a novel for it to keep my attention. That all changed when … Continue reading
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I’m Still Here!
It’s been a while since I posted! I haven’t fallen off the face of the earth, although sometimes it feels like I have! Over a year ago my husband lost his job as a government contractor. Politics, and the status … Continue reading
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2017 #ThankfullyReading Weekend Wrap-Up Post
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 That’s not going to stop me from getting more reading in now that I’m home! … Continue reading
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2017 #ThankfullyReading Weekend: Day Four (Small Business Saturday)
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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2017 #ThankfullyReading Weekend: Day Three
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, avoiding the retail madness! I admit … Continue reading
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