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Becky

Crafter by nature, customer service manager by trade, Wisconsinite by blood, sports enthusiast by choice. Oh, and I have Bachelors degree in Journalism and Masters' degrees in Business and Sports Administration that I like to flex via blogging here and running my small Etsy shop, Nothing Past Nine.

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionRomance

    Review: The Dressmaker’s Dowry by Meredith Jaeger

    by Becky February 9, 2017
    by Becky February 9, 2017

    Why: I love historical fiction. That pretty much sums up my answer to why I read a majority of the books I do! However, I also have a love for the city of San Francisco. Not only do my brother, …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

    Review: The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman

    by Becky January 25, 2017
    by Becky January 25, 2017

    Why: I was intrigued by the trailer for the upcoming motion picture version ofย The Light Between Oceans and heard it mentioned that it was adapted from a New York Times Bestseller. When I looked up the book and saw the …

  • Book ReviewsHumor

    Continuing Education: Garden Gnomes Have Issues

    by Becky January 24, 2017
    by Becky January 24, 2017

    Please note that this short messageย is intended as continuing education for those that have read my review of How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack. While the information that follows is still beneficial, it is best to prepare yourself to …

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    Review: The Fire by Night by Teresa Messineo

    by Becky January 17, 2017
    by Becky January 17, 2017

    Why:ย I love learning about World War II. There is something about “the greatest generation” of Americans and the military stories from the war that makes me pine for simpler times and a united togetherness in our country. (The world too, …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    Review: Road to Paradise by Paullina Simons

    by Becky December 15, 2016
    by Becky December 15, 2016

    Why:ย Road to Paradiseย by Paullina Simons piqued my interest because my friends and I took a road trip the summer after high school, just as Shelby sets out to do. (Shout out to our fearless LQ Leader, Joli for sitting in …

  • On Writing & Blogging

    Grammar Rant: Memes

    by Becky November 10, 2016
    by Becky November 10, 2016

    Memes are everywhere. They are a cultural phenomenon. Webster’s dictionary describes a meme as “an idea, behavior, style, or usage that spreads from one person to another in a culture” or an amusing or interesting picture, video, etc., that is …

  • Book ListsLiving Life Bookishly

    10 Haunting Stories to get you in the Halloween Spirit

    by Becky October 21, 2016
    by Becky October 21, 2016

    Whether you believe in ghosts or not, there is something about All Hallows’ Eveย that stirs aย desire to experience the chill of the paranormal. Books provide us endless options for haunting ghost stories and supernatural specters. These may be outright eerie …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical Fiction

    The Girl in the Castle by Santa Montefiore

    by Becky October 17, 2016
    by Becky October 17, 2016

    Why: If youโ€™ve read any of my other reviews, press fast forward. Haha! The Girl in the Castle is historical fiction that blends fact and fiction. That alone probably would have been enough for me to pick up the title, however, the …

  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysterySuspense/Thriller

    Review: The Bone Tree by Greg Iles

    by Becky September 30, 2016
    by Becky September 30, 2016

    Why: The second book in the Natchez Burning trilogyย (also Natchez Burningย andย Mississippi Blood), Theย Bone Tree had to make my TBR List because Iโ€™m a complete-ist. (This is a self-determined way to describe my compulsive need to finish a series even if …

  • Book ReviewsHistorical FictionYoung Adult

    Audiobook Review: The Fifth of March

    by Becky September 20, 2016
    by Becky September 20, 2016

    Why: I spend quite a bit of time in my car. My evening commute in particular can be quite lengthy and irritating. Admittedly, I was a skeptic of audiobooks. I started seeing Kathleen post some reviews on here and I …

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