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June 12, 2017

True Style: A Look Beyond the Surface by Glenda K. Harrison— A Book Review

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Books have been coming my way faster than I can read and review them. I have been remiss in posting a review of a book that I was given by Glenda K. Harrison earlier this year.  You might remember I highlighted Glenda here on It’s Continue reading →

June 8, 2017

What’s On My Camera Roll?

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What’s on my camera roll? You know you love these posts because they are quick to read and easy on the eyes. Plus it gives you a glimpse into my life, right? So here you go.  A few pictures from my camera roll. First up Continue reading →

May 1, 2017

Comments For A Cause – Railway Children

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May 1st! I blinked and April was gone. Honestly. My April was short and while I crammed a lot into the month I am sad to bid it adieu.  My Comments for a Cause for April was none other than The Little Free Library organization Continue reading →

April 28, 2017

Whatcha Reading?

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Every once in awhile I like to just post what books I have been reading.  Below you will find a list of the books that I have read so far in 2017.  My goal last year was to read 100 books and I failed by Continue reading →

April 5, 2017

Little Free Library #51049 Is Open for Business #LFLGrandOpening

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My birthday gift this year from Mr. Diamond is my own Little Free Library.  Not that it is mine—it is everyone’s which makes it so wonderful.  It is the gift that will keep giving and giving. Tuesday was the Grand Opening and it went fabulously. Continue reading →

April 1, 2017

Book Lovers Unite for April’s Comments for a Cause

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April 1st and no fooling—it’s time to reveal the results for our March Comments for a Cause and share the new cause for April.  It’s no secret that I love the first of each month because it means Comments for a Cause.  Actually this month Continue reading →

February 17, 2017

My Birthday Wish Is Coming True

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It’s true.  Dreams really can come true. Wait–my birthday isn’t until April 28th.  What’s this talk about a birthday wish so early in the year? I am a planner.  Chris and I HAVE to be planners with the kind of life we live right now. Continue reading →

February 3, 2017

International Book Giving Day 2017 is Coming

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Did you  know that there is an International Book Giving Day?  There is and it is quickly coming as it is on February 14th.   Yep, Valentine’s Day.  What better day to get a book into the hands of a child?  I love this idea Continue reading →

February 1, 2017

Plan Cee Cover Reveal and Giveaway

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I am thrilled to be a part of Hilary Grossman’s latest book cover reveal today. Hilary and I got to be bloggy friends years ago and now she has written a third book and today a bunch of bloggers are helping share the beautiful cover 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 →

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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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