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October 8, 2025

Over Yonder by Sean Dietrich

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First of all, huge thank you to my BFF Ann for introducing me to Sean Dietrich’s writing years ago. He is one of those people who has enriched my life in a multitude of ways over the years and I am so thrilled that he Continue reading →

July 8, 2024

What Am I Reading?

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Happily I have been on a reading binge lately. It is nice to be able to do that after having a couple of weeks of just not feeling like reading at all. Of course I want to share some of the books I have loved Continue reading →

July 6, 2023

Book Review: My Life by Fallon the Traveling Cat

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Awhile ago I received a surprise package in the mail from my friend Sally. Sally and I go back to my days of living in Monaca, Pennsylvania. We were both young moms and found each other at church and forged a friendship that remains strong Continue reading →

November 3, 2022

Book Review: A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole

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Sometimes I find a book that has to be shared. I read quite a bit and I don’t always write reviews or share on my blog but this precious book needs to be shared. A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole is about a sweet Continue reading →

October 24, 2022

What I’m Reading – Vacation Edition

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That stack of books is just part of what I read on vacation last week. Chris and I also listened to a couple Audible books including You Are My Sunshine by Sean Dietrich which I reviewed here, and Down and Out in Paradise : The Continue reading →

August 8, 2022

Latest Reads- Beth Ann’s Book Reviews

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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this summer and the past week or so I have had the pleasure of reading several books written by amazing women that I know. There is nothing quite like reading the words of a friend and seeing a story come Continue reading →

June 24, 2021

Summer Reads

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Every once in a while I like to share what I am reading. Today’s that day and I have to start this post off by saying that I read a lot of different types of books. I get a lot free to read for review 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 →

November 7, 2016

Bascomville by Mark A. Calde — A Review

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I love a good book and when I find one that I think is one to pass along I am happy to share.  I was recently given a review copy of Bascomville by Mark A. Calde.  How I have never heard of this author is beyond Continue reading →

September 16, 2013

Two Authors—Two Romances

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Two of my new favorite authors are featured on my blog today! Come on in and share the love. 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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