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August 12, 2015

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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

It’s Not You, It’s Me: Mini-Reviews

July 24, 2015

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  The “It’s Not You, It’s Me” phrase is more true this month than almost any other. My head space is so messed up by living in a construction zone with the ear-shattering noise, frequent questions, and now, mistakes being made on a renovation that is 20 days behind schedule means my attention span is shot to hell. The only place I’m finding mental peace these days is ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: lists, mini-reviews

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

July 6, 2015

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  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

It’s Monday, June 22nd: What are You Reading?

June 22, 2015

  This is it, my twinkly reading stars, the last week before we move into our house. Whether it will be finished or not remains to be seen so you can just imagine all the noise inside my head as I try and remember everything that needs to happen in the next week. I have to pack up a rental house, make decisions about the remodel, and figure out where to put everything in ... Read More...

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It’s Monday, June 8th: What are You Reading?

June 8, 2015

Another Monday and I'm asking again: what are you reading? Anything really good? Summer-y? I'm trying to keep up with my reading but my favorite time to read (at night in bed) isn't working out well these days because I fall asleep so quickly. I try and do it during the day but we're now in the midst of preparing to move out of our rental house so everywhere I look is something ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Reading Tagged: books, lists

It’s Monday, June 1st: What are You Reading?

June 1, 2015

  Happy June everyone! The month may just be starting but we are in the home stretch—literally. This is the last month we have in our rental house and then we’re moving into our remodeled home whether it’s ready or not. If you want a little break from books and to see all the bits and pieces that have gone into our journey, you can take a look at my other blog Inside ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Feature, Fiction, Reading Tagged: lists

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