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November Reading Wrap-Up

November 30, 2018

november

Well, my November this year was not as much of a blockbuster as last year, but I did read four outstanding books, out of a total of 12 for the month. Not too surprisingly, they were all books released several years ago. Generally, November is a slow time for new releases (which seems odd to me because it’s right in time for holiday sales). This means most of my reading for the ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: historical fiction, mini-reviews, mystery, WWII

October Reading-Wrap-Up

November 5, 2018

October

  I realize it's already the first week of November but last week was taken up with family and I could not get myself pulled together until  the weekend. Having said that, as much as I'd like you to read on, if you haven't voted...GO VOTE. Done your civic duty? Super! Well, October was not a big reading month, mostly because I took on a 700 page novel, but the majority ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: cookbook, mini-reviews, mystery, thriller

Books: Bits & Pieces

October 31, 2018

bits

Unless you are the most blessed of readers you have run into slumps, books you could not finish, and those you couldn’t even start. If you’re also a book blogger there is another demoralizing category: books you’ve read that didn’t make enough of an impression to be reviewed. I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me books I loved or hated are easier to write about. A book ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: historical fiction, mini-reviews

The Female Persuasion

April 23, 2018

female

There has been a lot written about Meg Wolitzer’s new novel, The Female Persuasion. The novel will resonate with an entire generation of women who, after joining the workforce, longed for a mentor to guide them. For Greer Kadetsky, an intensely shy college student, that woman is Faith Frank, a feminist icon. Except, Greer didn’t even know who Faith was or that she wanted to ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: coming-of-age, friendship, Manhattan, Riverhead Books, women

March Reading Wrap-Up

March 30, 2018

March

  Lion or lamb is the big question, both for the weather and March's reading. In Seattle we often had lion-like winds and cold temps but with the bright sunshine-y fun that feels as cute and welcome as  lambs. In reading, I have to say if I look at the two to mean strength versus weakness then it was a lamb-y March. Only one new release made it to 4 stars while the others ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: mini-reviews, mystery, social issues, teen years, young adult

January Reading Wrap-Up

January 31, 2018

january

  It may be a new year, but my 2018 reading is starting off much like 2017—disappointing new releases and powerhouse backlist books. I bought Sarah’s Reading Tracker so am hoping to be able to quantify my reading missteps and make better choices. Until then, here’s what worked and didn’t work in January.   I’m able and willing to read novels with multiple ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Feature Tagged: historical fiction, lists, mini-reviews, mystery, Viking

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