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#BEA16 Wrap-up: Book Club Recommendations

As you may know, last week I was in Chicago attending Book Expo America.  Rather inundating you with dozens of update posts, I thought I’d share the takeaways I found most valuable.  The one that tops this, of course, is … Continue reading

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The Best of Jenn’s Bookshelves: BEA 2016 Edition

It’s going to be a quiet week on the blog.  As I write this, I’m sitting in a hotel room in Chicago, preparing to attend my sixth (!!) Book Expo America.  Imagine a convention center filled to the brim with … 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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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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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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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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On Celebrating 8 (!!) Years of Blogging

  Wow, eight years! I nearly forgot to celebrate my own blogiversary again. Perhaps it’s like birthdays; the older you get, the less you celebrate. I was going to let this one go by without celebrating, but then I was … Continue reading

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A Month in Review: February, 2016

February was a crazy busy month for me. It rounded out my crazy busy work season (and a 7.1 earth quake!), I finally have some quality time at home to read and spend with my family. Thanks to all of … Continue reading

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