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It’s Monday, September 28th: What Are You Reading?

September 28, 2015

Monday

It’s the first Monday of fall, which means we are heading into prime curl-up-with-a-book weather. At least for me. There is something about cooler days that makes me want to immerse myself in a book. How about you? Is this the beginning of reading weather or do you have fall activities that keep you busy? If you do have time for reading, what are you reading now? Our house is ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: lists

Author Q&A: Val Brelinski

August 27, 2015

Val Brelinski

Yesterday I reviewed The Girl Who Slept with God by Val Brelinski. It is a touching novel about the mysteries of God, religion, life, family, and growing. In short, one of those books guaranteed to engender conversation (a great book club pick!). One of the more intriguing aspects of the novel is that Brelinski herself grew up in a strict evangelical Christian household. The ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature Tagged: authors, interview, Viking

Author Event: Paula McLain

August 14, 2015

  I may not be in tip-top writing form but I did decide I needed to get some bookish mojo back and what better way than to go to an author event. I haven’t been to one in 8 months so when I saw that Paula McLain was going to be at a local store I knew it was serendipity, because I loved her book. I liked The Paris Wife but I loved Circling the Sun. I’m so glad I ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: authors, book store, event

Picture This

August 12, 2015

normal

It’s been said by some (mostly my husband and my mother) that I read A LOT. That I can then write about it is even more confounding to them. It’s always been difficult, but in that great way that anything worthwhile is. When I can find the right words to convey to a reader what it is about a particular book that moved me or made me think, it is the best feeling in the world. ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: lists, writing

Free-Form Monday

July 27, 2015

free-form Monday

  I’ve been passive-aggressively alluding to the renovation we’ve been living through for the past three months but it’s finally reached the point where our contractor said that even though there is still work to be done (and fixes to be made) we could start unpacking this past weekend. Oh, happy day! What this means is that despite my best efforts, reading in ‘review ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Fiction, Reading

It’s Monday, July 6th: What are You Reading?

July 6, 2015

Happy Anniversary

  I know the fourth of July has come and gone but, honestly, are fireworks ever a bad thing? Plus, I’m hoping they distract you from the fact that this week my reading is going to be minimal at best. Last week we moved into our new house, which is still unfinished and not a home yet. I know you stop by here for my opinion on books but today I’m going to give you my ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: books, library, lists

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