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Review: Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid

In looking for my first book to read of 2020, I found many examples of praise and acclaim for this title.  The premise is certainly timely and I found myself quickly immersed in Emira’s story.  For all of her life, … Continue reading

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Favorite Books of 2019

It’s been a challenging year, to say the very least. I spent the first few months of the year in bed, suffering from a horrific case of pneumonia.  One would think that would lend to a lot of reading time … Continue reading

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Review: Three-Fifths by John Vercher

This is most certainly a one-sitting read.  I read it during a particularly long (15+ hour) car ride. I was immediately drawn to it for personal reasons; my own two boys are biracial. Bobby’s character is a truly sympathetic one; … Continue reading

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2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend Wrap-Up

  Another year of Thankfully Reading Weekend has come to an end! While I never get as much reading done as I’d like, I did quite enjoy the time off with my family! For those of you interested in doing … Continue reading

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2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend: Day Four!

  It’s Day Four of Thankfully Reading Weekend! Can you believe how quickly the time has flown by? Today, I encourage you to take a small break from reading to participate in Small Business Saturday.  Have a local independent bookstore? … Continue reading

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2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend Day Three!

  Happy Day After Thankgiving! How did everyone do yesterday? Full stomachs, plenty of reading time…sounds like bliss to me! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a day of reading! For today’s challenge, I invite you … Continue reading

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2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend: Day Two!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! We’re in Ohio visiting family today so not much reading will happen, at least early on! For today’s challenge, let’s talk about a “reading menu.” What makes a good menu to you?  What are your favorite genres, favorite … Continue reading

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2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend Begins!

It’s time!! This is the official kick off post for Thankfully Reading!  Instead of braving the crowds and shopping this weekend, we’re spending our time curled up with a book! Why yes, I do realize it’s only Wednesday but I … Continue reading

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Save the Date! 2019 #ThankfullyReading Weekend!

  Wow!! How is it November already!? Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. I’m pleased to announce that I will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading Weekend, November 27-December 1st! Yes, that’s a really long weekend, but I figure … Continue reading

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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: October 2019 Wrap-Up Post!

Pardon my slightly belated wrap-up post! Yesterday was a busy day at Casa Lawrence (grocery shopping, Trunk or Treating, etc) so I didn’t have a spare minute to write this wrap-up post! While I did still read over a thousand … Continue reading

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