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TLC Book Tour – Beyond the Possible
Beyond the Possible by Cecil Williams and Janice Mirikitani Published: 2013 by HarperOne Source: Received copy from the publisher for review From childhood, Cecil Williams was destined to be a minister. Nicknamed “Rev” by his family because of his pastime … Continue reading
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Literary Giveaway Blog Hop!
It’s giveaway time again! Judith over at Leeswammes’ Blog is once again hosting The Literary Giveaway Blog Hop, where over 40 bloggers are offering some great bookish gifts to lucky readers. I’m very pleased to offer the winner of my giveaway … Continue reading
Two More Reading Challenges!
Wishlist Challenge 2013 Hosted by Uniflame Creates, this challenge is to read 12 books that you want to read but don’t already have on your shelves. My list: And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini (coming out in May – … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Reading Challenges, essays, Uncategorized
Tagged essays, reading challenges
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Secret Santas!
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating ….. no matter our age we all turn into kids at Christmas because who doesn’t love receiving gifts? Funnily enough, I do not get books as gifts from family and friends. I … Continue reading
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This is not about books
Ana Marquez-Greene spent the last few years living with her family in Winnipeg, my hometown. This summer they moved back to Connecticut. On Friday she was killed by an idiot psychopath with a gun that no civilian should possess. She … Continue reading
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Virtual Advent Tour – Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Since my blog is primarily about books and reading, I thought I’d write my contribution to the Virtual Advent Tour about a reading tradition that took place in my family that only in recent years I have properly appreciated (and … Continue reading
TLC Book Tour: An Extraordinary Theory of Objects
An Extraordinary Theory of Objects: A Memoir of an Outsider in Paris by Stephanie Lacava Published: 2012 by Harper Collins Source: Received from publisher for review What I expected this book to be: A memoir of an outsider living in … Continue reading
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Judging a Book by Its Lover
Judging a Book by Its Lover: A Field Guide to the Hearts and Minds of Readers Everywhere by Lauren Leto Published: 2012 by Harper Perennial Source: Received copy from publisher for review A book about books — what could … Continue reading
Posted in book thoughts, bookaholism, non-fiction, reading, Uncategorized
Tagged reading
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New Tumblr!
I have created a Tumblr, Where was the Editor?, where I plan on highlighting errors that I find in books I read, be it typographical or plot-related. My first post is up — I hope you check it out. And … Continue reading
Quickie Reviews – Fiction and Non-Fiction
I have been a bad blogger lately and I keep meaning to make it right but life has just been getting in the way. And frankly, many of the books I’ve read lately haven’t “wowed” me enough to get me to my … Continue reading
Posted in fiction, non-fiction, quickie reviews, Uncategorized
Tagged ellen f. brown, gone with the wind, ken follett, margaret mitchell, obituaries
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