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    TBR Mix n’ Mingle – January 2020

    by Joli January 3, 2020
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    New year, who dis? It’s funny how the changing year number makes us all decide to go crazy making resolutions and thinking about our hopes and dreams. Can’t we do that any time? No need to wait for a new …

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    Christmas Book Giving: An Evening of Friendship and Literature

    by Jessica December 22, 2019
    by Jessica December 22, 2019

    For almost 10 years my bookclub has been getting together to discuss books. We have prided ourselves on being eclectic readers and enjoy finding new ways to spice things up! Every December we have a special outing to celebrate another …

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    Review: Atlas of the National Parks

    by Becky December 6, 2019
    by Becky December 6, 2019

    National Geographic has done it again. Their new Atlas of the National Parks is a stunning piece of art and beautiful reference book. Over-sized and perfect for the coffee table, this book will be a favorite book for young and …

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    TBR Mix n’ Mingle – December 2019

    by Joli December 1, 2019
    by Joli December 1, 2019

    Cozy reading season by the Christmas lights is here! Too bad we’re all too busy to read as much, am I right? 😂 At any rate, however much reading I get to do under a blanket by the lights is perfect. …

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    Book Club Reading Roundup: November 2019 Edition

    by Megan November 30, 2019
    by Megan November 30, 2019

    As the year is wrapping up, the last book clubs of the year are upon us. I have just one more meeting and then I won’t see my book-loving friends again until 2020 — I can’t believe it! What a …

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    Review: Maggie’s Ruse

    by Caleigh November 21, 2019
    by Caleigh November 21, 2019

    My little sister and I are very alike. If we still lived in the same city, I have no doubt at this point we would definitely get a lot more questions about whether we are fraternal twins. However, I can’t …

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    Review: National Geographic’s Women

    by Joli November 20, 2019
    by Joli November 20, 2019

    I’ve never met a National Geographic book I didn’t like, and this one is no different. This collection of stunning photography also includes interviews with many of the influential women pictured. In one word: BEAUTIFUL! I highly recommend this collection …

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    Nonfiction November: Favorite Nonfiction Books

    by Rachel November 19, 2019
    by Rachel November 19, 2019

    We’re over the halfway point of Nonfiction November and it’s time to share our favorite nonfiction books. This week is hosted by Leann at Shelf Aware. Head over the linkup for more best nonfiction lists! Since there are such a …

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    Review: The Poppy Wife

    by Allison November 18, 2019
    by Allison November 18, 2019

    The Poppy Wife is a debut novel by Caroline Scott taking place in Europe during WWI. The year is 1921 and Edie is grieving the loss of her husband, Francis, whom disappeared in France four years earlier. Out of the …

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