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• La Taza

  

  If there’s one thing every traveler needs, it’s a good coffeehouse. Mostly because traveling requires a kind of energy I can only get from the best coffee; but... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Dazzled by Market Square

  

  When I was in San Antonio Saturday, my best friend dragged me to the old Farmer’s Market – dragged is too harsh, that makes it sound like I was kicking and... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Entangled

  

  Title: Entangled Author: Barbara Ellen Brink Genre: Mystery Length: 332 pagesIt was the title that got me, with its spindly lettering. Then the grapes leaves... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Grandmother’s Cabin

  

  Title: Grandmother’s Cabin Author Illustrator: Angela Rout (@mamacomic on twitter) Genre: Children’s Picture BookWe received this book in the mail from the... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Miraflores

  

  We saw it from the road when we were on our way to a bookstore.  It was on the right (off Hildebrand, on our way to Broadway, I think) and I would have missed i... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Cheever Books

  

  This weekend I had three book signings in San Antonio. Each signing was at a Half Price Books location. When I wasn’t haunting Half Price Books stores selling... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Journaling Through 1000 Days in Venice

  

  Title: A Thousand Days in VeniceAuthor: Marlena de BlasiGenre: Travel/ MemoirLength: 272 pages“1000 Days in Venice,” I wrote in my journal, “I want Venice... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Mosey’s Field and Schiffer Publishing

  

  Title: Mosey’s FieldAuthor: Barbara LockhartIllustrator: Heather CrowPublisher: Schiffer PublishingGenre: Picture BookAs a homeschool mom, a story time host, an... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hyper-focus Vs. Distraction

  

  Title:ADHD According to ZoeAuthor: Zoe KesslerGenre: Self-help / MemoirLength: 208 pagesI’ve been called obnoxious, eccentric, and neurotic.  I’ve been called... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Goals Are the Gas in Your Car

  

  Title: Life Is Hard But God Is GoodAuthor: L. Jay HortonGenre: Self-HelpLength: 233 pagesMy best days usually involve me waking up earlier – before my child... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Love, An Index at The Wild Detectives

  

  Anakalian Whims:I must go here. Originally posted on Coffee Cups in Trees: Tall, tall, tall, tall, tall man you bend so as not to dent the firmament. You’re mad... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Interview with Marit Menzin

  

  Along with the story time kids, I had the opportunity to interview the author of Song for Papa Crow, Marit Menzin.First, questions from the kids:“What made you... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Oh. Em. Gee. The Infernal Devices And My 48 Hour Book Binge

  

  Anakalian Whims:So glad it’s not just me. Originally posted on Coffee Cups in Trees: I haven’t felt this hung over since Christmas Eve 2010, and no Irish Car... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Fairy Bell (and Fizz)

  

  Title: Fairy Bell Sisters: Sylva and the Fairy BallAuthor: Margaret McNamaraIllustrator: Julia DenosKiddo is on a Peter Pan kick.  We’re reading bits of Peter... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Book to Movie Confessions

  As a book lover, it’s inevitable that two movies would have been on my viewing roster for 2013 – The Great Gatsby and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Books I Gave Away

  I may be moving.  We’re not sure yet.  That is another story for another time – and trust me, regardless of the outcome, the story will be told. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• How to Achieve True Boredom

  

  Title: How to Achieve True GreatnessAuthor: Baldesar CastiglionePublisher: Penguin (Great Ideas)The Penguin Great Ideas Books are usually my go to source of... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• How a Reader/ Texan/ Redneck Does 4th of July

  

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  Posted on 05 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Kicking It With the Letter “K”

  

  You may have noticed a meme going around that goes something like this:Say your favourite book, author, song, film, and object beginning with a particular... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Brought to You by the Letter “H”

  

  Anakalian Whims:This is the most marvelous chain meme ever. Originally posted on So Many Books: You may have noticed a meme going around that goes something lik... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 BOOKS, CULTURE