Monthly Archives: February 2013

Readers’ Workouts

The Readers’ Workouts meme is hosted at Joy’s Book Blog.   This is a place to share exercise successes and challenges. The crazy train has stopped once again at my office.  I have too much work to do that apparently needs to be … Continue reading

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Literary Giveaway Blog Hop Winner!

Congratulations to roofbeamreader (Adam) who has won my giveaway.  He selected A Good American as his book and I have contacted him by e-mail. I’m sorry I couldn’t send books out to everyone who commented but thank you for visiting and … Continue reading

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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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Readers’ Workouts

The Readers’ Workouts meme is hosted at Joy’s Book Blog.   This is a place to share exercise successes and challenges. I’ve been keeping up with my gym attendance and have worked out four times since last Tuesday.  It would have been five … Continue reading

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Finding Me in France

Finding Me in France by Bobbi French Published:  2012 by Creative Publishers Source:  Purchased Reading Challenge:  Books on France 2013 Reading Challenge Bobbi French is leading a good life on the surface:  she is a successful psychiatrist, married to a … 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

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The Late, Lamented Molly Marx – Quickie Review

The Late, Lamented Molly Marx by Sally Koslow Published:  2009 by Ballantine Books Source:  Purchased Reading Challenge:  2013 TBR Pile Challenge  Molly Marx died far too young under mysterious circumstances — was it really an accident or did she take … Continue reading

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Readers’ Workouts: Old Me vs New Me

The Readers’ Workouts meme is hosted at Joy’s Book Blog.   This is a place to share exercise successes and challenges. About two weeks ago I strained my back and almost literally could not move.  Thankfully it was on a Sunday so I … Continue reading

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February Reading List

Where in the heck did January go?  Don’t they always say that month feels like the longest?  It certainly didn’t feel that way for me; as I’ve mentioned several times (sorry!) my workload has been crazy and as much as … Continue reading

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