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LATEST ARTICLES ( 531 )

• Greystone Valley

  

  “Which one of these could I read out loud to my daughter?” I always ask that question when perusing piles of books these days. Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Murder Past Due Times TWO!

  

  I seriously read these books just so I could use that headline. I know, so cheesy, but it’s the little things in life…Well, that’s not entirely true. Read more

  Posted on 23 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Best Interview Ever!

  

  I had the privilege of reading an advance copy of George Wright Padgett’s latest novel, Cruel Devices. I was pleased to share a cover reveal earlier in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Title: The Fault in Our StarsAuthor: John GreenGenre: Tee...

  

  Title: The Fault in Our StarsAuthor: John GreenGenre: Teen FictionLength: 318 pagesI was told not to bother reading this book.  It is predictable.  It is... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Houston Pow Wow 2014

  

  Already in the mere four years I’ve been a homeschool mom, with my child not even “school age,” homeschooling in general has proven to be as much an education... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• E. Michael Helms Does It Again

  

  Title:Deadly CatchAuthor: E. Michael HelmsGenre: MysteryLength: 207 pagesI always have fun reading an E. Michael Helms novel – but this latest one was by far th... Read more

  Posted on 13 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Charlotte Jane Battles Bedtime

  

  Title: Charlotte Jane Battles BedtimeAuthor: Myra WolfeIllustrator: Maria MonescilloSince I’ve been back to working in a bookstore full time (for the... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Rural Life

  

  Title: The Rural LifeAuthor: Verlyn KlinkenborgGenre: Memoir/ EssaysLength: 213 pagesI don’t remember when I acquired this book, but I do remember the moment I... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• 13 Things Homebodies Say And What They Actually Mean

  

  Anakalian Whims:Hahahaha! Indeed! Originally posted on Thought Catalog: New Girl: Season 2 1. (After being asked, “What are your plans today?”) “Nothing.”... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Loveliness

  

  Title: The Summer of the Great-Grandmother (Crosswicks Journal Book Two)Author: Madeleine L’EngleGenre: MemoirI’ve been reading The Summer of the... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Insurgent and Allegiant

  

  I read Divergent a while back. It intrigued me enough to know that I wanted to read the rest of the series eventually, but not enough to make too much of a mad... Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Next George Wright Padgett Novel…

  

  I loved Spindown – almost as much as I love the author, George. Recently, he asked me to read his latest novel that will be released to the public in November.... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Pamphlet Disguised as a “book”

  

  Title: Ultimate Money Management Guide for Kids (I have specifically NOT included the link here, because I am not promoting the purchase of this... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Enchanted Ivy

  

  Title:Enchanted IvyAuthor: Sarah Beth DurstGenre: Young Adult FantasyLength: 310 pagesIt was the matte finish that got me.  So many young adult fantasy novels... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• The Mother of All Bryson Books

  

  Title: The Mother TongueAuthor: Bill BrysonGenre: LinguisticsLength: 245 pagesHow many times am I going to spend entire reviews singing the praises of Bill... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books, Books, Books, More Books, and Oh! – Some Books.

  I went back to work full time, temporarily, but I’m working 40 hours a week again.  I’m still freelance writing.  I’m still acting as a marketing consultant. ... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Literacy and Education

  

  Every day I read.  And since having a child, every book I read is filtered through a mental checklist of sorts: Would this be useful to Kiddo?  How would I... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Voyager

  

  Title: VoyagerAuthor: Diana GabaldonGenre: Defies Genres, but most commonly found in Historical or Romance sections, sometimes FantasyLength: 1059... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Frank!

  

  Title: FrankAuthor/Illustrator: Connah BreconPublisher: Running Press KidsAvailable for Purchase: October 2014“Frank was late.  Frank was always late,”... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Things That Burn Me ‘Bout My Kindle

  

  I love reading on my kindle.  I wasn’t sure that I would, but I do.  Somehow, once you get the darn thing to work, it goes a little faster. Since acquiring my... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE