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2014 TBR Pile Challenge: Master List

January 3, 2014

2014 TBR

Hello 2014! I hope all of you had a nice holiday season and, if applicable, some time off from work to read. I got a few books read (and need to get writing about them) but was also able to visit more of the blogs I enjoy. It was when I was visiting Shannon at River City Reading that I first saw the 2014 TBR Challenge. TBR means To Be Read—which is the shorthand we book freaks ... Read More...

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Best Books of 2013

December 31, 2013

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Another year come and gone and what a year! I began in Portland and am now writing from Seattle. Thankfully, it’s another city that appreciates books and reading so I imagine we’ll get along just fine. On to the reading! I may end up saying this every year but…this was a wonderful year for readers. Good enough that I had to create a separate list for debut authors. As I look ... Read More...

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Favorite Debuts of 2013

December 30, 2013

2013 Debuts

If you’ve stumbled on this because you’re looking for the prettiest (and/or richest) debutantes of 2013 then you’ve got the wrong blog. Which doesn't mean you can't stay (please do!) but although I love all things girly and fashionable I’m writing about the best debut authors of 2013. So, even though there is bling in this list, it is the literary sparkle of outstanding writing ... Read More...

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Favorite Books of 2012

December 31, 2012

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The year is wrapping up and not a moment too soon as it’s been particularly challenging. All the more reason to give thanks for the amazing books I was fortunate enough to read in the past twelve months. I’m not a big fan of lists like this and I particularly dislike being asked my “favorite” book because it is an impossible question. Pick only one? Can’t be done. Top 3 is a ... Read More...

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