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What I’m Reading Now

November 5, 2024

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I’m trying to keep it simple this week with what I’m reading now because there is no knowing where my head is going to be after today. If you’re a regular reader of this blog then you already know ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: books, fantasy, history, memoir

The Year Ends

December 22, 2023

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  Happy holidays, everyone! As we race towards the end of 2023 I’ve realized I need to take a break and reset so I won’t be posting again until next year. This year has been more challenging ... Read More...

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Buying Books and Feeling Good About It

October 7, 2023

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On Wednesday I shared a 5-star memoir about a woman who worked as an executive at Amazon for over a decade. I knew, even as I was making my disdain for Amazon clear in my review (it’s a horrible ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature Tagged: books, essays

The Curse of the Marquis de Sade

April 5, 2023

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If you’re a bibliophile, then you know the love of collecting books is highly personal. What is a treasure for some might be trash for others. This meant I was conflicted when deciding to read The ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Non-fiction Tagged: books, France, history, reading

Gilmore Guide: 2022 Update

January 3, 2022

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  Happy New Year from the Gilmore Guide to Books! I’m starting 2022 off a bit differently—no book review yet (but plenty to come!). I’ve been remiss about keeping everyone up-to-date about ... Read More...

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