Author Archives: Jenn

In Which One Line Changes Everything (A Day in the Life of a Book Reviewer)

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Jenn

Words mean everything. Yesterday, I was reading a thriller. It grabbed my attention, I was invested in the characters and the plot, and then I came across it.  The one line that sickened me, one line that forced me to … Continue reading →

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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Post-Game!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Jenn

  I sincerely hope everyone who participated (officially or unofficially) in the #biggamereadathon enjoyed themselves!  It’s time to report back on our success!  In the comments below, or in a blog or Instagram post, share your successes. Don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Half-Time!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Jenn

Half-time is here! It’s is time to reminisce on what you’ve read so far today.  How has your reading gone so far?  What snacks have you partaken in? I finished my first book (Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine ) and I’ve … Continue reading →

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2019 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Kick-off!

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Jenn

It’s finally here, the kick-off for The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!  Although the official Superbowl kick-off isn’t for several hours yet, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to start reading if they choose! There’s still time to sign-up if you haven’t … Continue reading →

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2019 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Pregame

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Jenn

Before the big game begins tomorrow, I wanted to go over a few “rules”, which aren’t really rules per se but to go along with the whole football game theme I’ve got to stick to the terminology!  The read-a-thon officially … Continue reading →

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Winter Book Preview: February 2019, Part I

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Jenn

As I write this, a polar vortex is making it’s way to the DC area.  High winds, bitterly cold temperatures…perfect reading weather, right?   Following are my most anticipated books of February.  Getting back to the routine of doing this … Continue reading →

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2019 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Jenn

It’s that time again!! It’s not rare for me to come up with excuses reasons to spend obscene  amounts of time reading.  With Superbowl Sunday just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to curl up with a … Continue reading →

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Review: Once a Midwife by Patricia Harman

Posted on January 15, 2019 by Jenn

I adored reuniting with Patience. I’ve come to love her character and her stories of delivering the children of Hope River.  This particular novel had vastly more influence from the outside world than previous titles in the series.  I mourned … Continue reading →

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Book Club: Favorite Reads of 2018

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Jenn

  The fiction book club I lead at One More Page Books kicks off the new year by talking about our favorite reads of the previous year.  We call it a book club potluck: instead of food we bring book … Continue reading →

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Review: The Au Pair by Emma Rous

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jenn

I thought I had it all figured out when I started reading this title.  In some aspects I did…but Rous when far beyond what I could have ever expected! Told in alternating time periods (then, with Laura as the main … Continue reading →

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