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The Novel Life
http://thenovellife.com/
where life and books collide ~ author interviews, giveaways, book reviews and a life in the fun-loving south!
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A Novel Source
http://www.anovelsource.com/
eclectic book reviews with a taste of southern-style recipes; giveaways and author interviews
LATEST ARTICLES ( 379 )
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Saturday Snapshot: Have I Told You Lately How Much I Love My Hometown?
In my small town we not only have one of the top military schools in the country, but we also host the Camp Merrill Army Ranger School - one of three ranger... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Who Is the Wisest of Them All?
With chapters covering everything from marriage to work to parenting to living a happy life, 30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest... Read more
Posted on 03 May 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Good Father: Book Review
How far would you go to provide and care for your child? This question is at the very soul of The Good Father and one, given the state of the economy, that far... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Minefields: Book Review
It is touted as business-themed fiction and compared to AMC show Mad Men. I have never watched Mad Men so I can't speak to the comparison. Sam Spiegel is an ad... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Narcopolis: Book Review
When I first started this novel I thought I would not be able to get into the characters nor the book. The beginning several pages are an opium-induced... Read more
Posted on 26 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
What I Learned From World Book Night
Today was a day like none other as I was fortunate enough to be one of 50,000 US volunteers to hand *gift* a book to "light or non-readers. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Do You Like AudioBooks?
2 Free Audiobook Downloads Each WeekJune 14 - August 22, 2012Teens and other readers of Young Adult Literature will have the opportunity to listento... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Saturday Snapshot: Bear on the Square
I live in one of the greatest small towns in the world. . .Not sure if you can tell from the picture, but the arrow pointing at the form on the tree is a... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
What Every BODY Is Saying: Book Review
Are you constantly trying to figure out the hidden meaning behind the words? How to tell if someone is lying? or seeking to understand the message you are givin... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A Grown Up Kind Of Pretty by Joshilyn Jackson
Joshilyn Jackson hit the ball out of the freakin park with A Grown Up Kind Of Pretty! Told in alternating voices of Big (Genny Slocum); her daughter, (Little)... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
VOTE for A Novel Source!
Do you *like* A Novel Source? Would you be ever so kind as to vote in the Independent Book Blogger Awards for an expenses-paid trip to Book Expo America, the... Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
First Paragraph First Chapter: One Breath Away
The last book I read by Heather Gudenkauf had me up most of the night flying through the pages, so I cannot wait to dive into One Breath Away. Read more
Posted on 10 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Inspiration Sunday: Happy Easter!
If I can learn a little how to die,To die while body, mind, and spirit stillMove in their triune dance of unity,To die while living, dying I'll fulfillThe... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Author Interview: Stephen Eisner of The Minefields
His eyes, when open, remained fixed on mine. I took his left hand and started rubbing the back of his battered paw as if he were one of my children. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
11-22-63 by Stephen King: Book Review
The past is obdurate. Jake (George Amberson) EppingI don't watch horror movies. I don't read horror books. And up until 11/22/63 I did not read Stephen King. Read more
Posted on 07 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
First Chapter First Paragraph: Grave Mercy
When I first saw the cover of Grave Mercy, I knew it was a book for me. I love a killer heroine (no pun intended) and historical fiction is right up my alley. Read more
Posted on 03 April 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Saturday Snapshot: Free Hug Anyone?
On my birthday trip to the Big Apple we spent an afternoon hanging around Time's Square. What interesting and delightful creatures one can meet on a lively St.... Read more
Posted on 31 March 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
The Hunger Games Movie
poster courtesy of hungergamesthemovie.comAnd may the odds be ever in your favor...oh. my. gosh! The movie was so freakin' incredible! Read more
Posted on 30 March 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Injustice for All by Robin Caroll: Book Review
First LinesCha-chkEvery muscle in my body stiffened, and my mouth went spitless. Chambering a round was a distinct sound, unmistakable. Read more
Posted on 28 March 2012 BOOKS, CULTURE