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October 29, 2018

It All Started With a Little Schoolhouse Themed Library – In Memory of Todd Bol

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The Little Free Library community suffered a huge loss on October 18, 2018 when founder Todd Bol passed away from pancreatic cancer.  The stewards group that I am a part of on Facebook had been the place where I had found out the news just Continue reading →

October 4, 2018

52 Lists for Happiness – Book Review

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Happiness. Aren’t we all just trying to find a little bit of happiness in the world?  I know I am. I also want to be able to share happiness with others and am reminded constantly that it really does not take much to accomplish that. Continue reading →

September 27, 2018

Mushroom Cooking Anyone?

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Mushrooms?  Really?  What am I thinking to write a post about mushrooms today?  Well, let me explain. One of the best things I have done recently is become involved in AAUW (American Association of University Women)  here in Brevard.  While I am not the most Continue reading →

September 20, 2018

A Secret to Where I Got My Love of Reading

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I love to read. There is no debating that.  I have always been a reader and it is something that is a part of my life. I make time to read.  Sometimes I let other things go by the wayside because of my love of Continue reading →

September 10, 2018

Go On, Girl by Hilary Grossman Releases TODAY!

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It’s here!  It’s here! After much waiting and anticipation my friend Hilary Grossman’s latest book is now available for EVERYONE! Sorry for the exclamation marks and capitals but it’s just that exciting.  This is my favorite book that Hilary has written hands down and she Continue reading →

August 27, 2018

Whats On My Nightstand? Books and More Books!

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Books, books, books.  I am surrounded by books and thought today would be a great day to highlight what books I am indulging in reading. First up is a book I heard about from Tommy Tomlinson who has one of my favorite podcasts Southbound.  Tommy Continue reading →

August 13, 2018

Dinosaur-Hearted by Ra Avis: Heart Felt Poetry

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Poetry is not for everyone but if ever there was a poetry book to recommend it is this one.  Ra Avis is one phenomenal writer that I have been in awe of for quite a while.  I don’t really recall the first time I read Continue reading →

July 12, 2018

For the Love of Little Free Libraries

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Are you tired of me raving about Little Free Libraries yet?  If so you may want to skip over today’s post and go find something else to read. I have been very successful in spying Little Free Libraries lately without even looking them up on Continue reading →

June 22, 2018

Bonus Post – Cover Reveal of Pause by Iowa Author Micki Fredricks

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You know that I love to support authors and one of my Iowa friends has another book coming out so I am excited to be able to share the brand spanking new cover of Micki Fredricks new romance novel.  Isn’t it beautiful? Read on for Continue reading →

June 14, 2018

Once Upon a Book Club Subscription Box Reveal

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You know I am always up for checking out a subscription box and when it involves books it is pretty much a no brainer for me.  I found out about Once Upon a Book Club  and decided to check it  out for a month or two. Continue reading →

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The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
5 of 5 stars
The Art of Social Media: Power Tips for Power Users
by Guy Kawasaki
As always Guy Kawasaki has a great book with great information about all things social media. I highlighted tons of places in this book and it is definitely one that I will come back to time and time again to help me in all of the socia...
Old Girls in Low Cotton
3 of 5 stars
Old Girls in Low Cotton
by Helen Childress
This short book was one that looked like it would be a fun read. I honestly did not enjoy it all that much---it was a lot of characters bickering and while some of the writing was witty and funny it was not that kind of book that made m...
The Good Girl
5 of 5 stars
The Good Girl
by Mary Kubica
I loved this book! It had my interest from the very first page and was my "airplane" book on a recent trip. Author Mary Kubica created believable and interesting characters that the reader learned to identify with and care about. Mi...
All the Light We Cannot See
4 of 5 stars
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr
This is quite a book! I had it recommended to me by several people and while I thought it might be a little dark and depressing it made me have a better understanding of what life in this time period was like. The strength of the huma...
An Abundance of Katherines
5 of 5 stars
An Abundance of Katherines
by John Green
Another great book by John Green. I have become a huge fan of John Green since my reading of A Fault in our Stars and this book was another that did not disappoint me at all. It was a story of a child prodigy, a lot of anagrams, and a b...

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