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Thoughts on Booktopia Boulder
It goes without saying, but a weekend dedicated to talking about books and reading is amazing. Add the beautiful location of Boulder, Colorado and who could ask for anything more? Unlike past Booktopias where I signed up for every session … Continue reading
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Booktopia!
I have (sadly) returned from a weekend in the land of Booktopia (known to the rest of the world as Oxford, Mississippi). Three days of talking books with 75 like-minded people — it was truly heaven on earth. We started … Continue reading
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Armchair BEA Day 3 — “Real Life” Experience
For me, blogging is a hobby; an extension of my passion for books and reading. I do receive some books from publishers and participate in the odd blog tour here and there, but the majority of the books I review … Continue reading
My Favorites of 2011
With a little more than a week left of the year, I’ve read 123 books in 2011. Yes, it’s a lot, but it’s a bit short of my goal of 140 books. I read an eclectic mix of fiction … Continue reading
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It’s Booktopia!
So remember in the spring when I mentioned the Books on the Nightstand Readers’ Retreat (best weekend ever)? Several times? Well look what was announced last Friday: It’s Booktopia — featuring not one, not two, but THREE reading retreats … Continue reading
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The Reservoir — Review and Giveaway
The Reservoir by John Milliken Thompson Published: 2011 by Other Press Source: Purchased at my local independent bookstore Once again I must give credit to the Books on the Nightstand Readers’ Retreat (best weekend ever) for bringing a book … Continue reading
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The Bee-Loud Glade
The Bee-Loud Glade by Steve Himmer Published: 2011 by Atticus Books Source: Purchased It’s been a while since I’ve mentioned the Books on the Nightstand Reading Retreat that I attended in April (best weekend ever), but after reading The … Continue reading
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