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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Post-Game!

  I sincerely hope everyone who participated (officially or unofficially) in the #biggamereadathon enjoyed themselves!  It’s time to report back on our success!  In the comments below, or in a blog or Instagram post, share your successes. Don’t forget to … Continue reading

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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Half-Time!

Half-time is here! It’s is time to reminisce on what you’ve read so far today.  How has your reading gone so far?  What snacks have you partaken in? I finished my first book (Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine ) and I’ve … Continue reading

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2019 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Kick-off!

It’s finally here, the kick-off for The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!  Although the official Superbowl kick-off isn’t for several hours yet, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to start reading if they choose! There’s still time to sign-up if you haven’t … Continue reading

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2019 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Pregame

Before the big game begins tomorrow, I wanted to go over a few “rules”, which aren’t really rules per se but to go along with the whole football game theme I’ve got to stick to the terminology!  The read-a-thon officially … Continue reading

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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!

It’s that time again!! 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 … Continue reading

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Book Club: Favorite Reads of 2018

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

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

  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!

  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!

  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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