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• 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

• Fizz & Peppers Got a New Cover!

  

  Remember my obsession for Fizz and Peppers? Do you also recall my adoration for Bryan Collins?You can imagine my squeals of joy when this happened:Just thought... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• There’s Something About Bungalows

  

  Title:The Last Beach BungalowAuthor: Jennie NashGenre: FictionLength: 271 pagesI love beaches, and despite my father’s distaste for them, bungalows as well. ... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Welcome to PreSchool at “Klemm University”

  

  Teach Your Child to Read Outside and Play – A LotIt’s been awhile since I shared a bit from our homeschooling adventures.  Since my last homeschooling post, we... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Alone

  

  Title:AloneAuthor: Robert J. CraneGenre: ThrillerFormat: Kindle EbookAlone is the first of a three part series called The Girl in the Box. I found the whole... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Fall Festival Fun

  

  Yesterday was the 2nd Annual Fall Festival at Good Books in the Woods.  A picture paints a thousand words, so here ye be:#DidntMakeItToTheFestival raffles... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Doubles Match Before Bed

  

  Title:Doubles MatchAuthor: Meb BryantGenre: Suspense / Short StoriesFormat: Kindle EbookDoubles Match KILLED me! It’s so good! Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Unholy Hell

  

  Title:AngelboundAuthor: Christina BauerGenre: Paranormal/ Action RomanceFormat: Kindle EbookUnholy Moley! (as Myla Lewis likes to say) That was cool. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• HPB Humble Turns 12

  

  One of the coolest things I get to do as a part time Event Coordinator, is host parties! And not the sit in someone’s living room and sell products parties – bu... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Guns and Roses (and E-readers)

  

  This post has nothing to do with Guns and Roses the band.  I’m sorry.  I didn’t mean to tease you that way.  Actually I did.  This is about my new book-gal-crus... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Changing Scenery

  With all my book reading and reviewing, all my cozy coffee and tea posts, and the hominess of my published work – one would presume that I was a homebody. Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE