I’ve been following and reading the Frugalwoods blog, run by Elizabeth Willard Thames, for about a year and a half. Thames writes about money-saving techniques and tips, monthly expenditures, and her and her husband’s quest for financial independence, which they’ve …
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Book Review: In Praise of Difficult Women
by Amberby AmberI not only learned new things about 29 influential women, I also discovered new heroes after reading In Praise of Difficult Womenย byย Karen Karbo. It was an inspirational read, just in time for Women’s History Month! The way Karbo writes these …
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Review: Guides to State Parks and Scenic Highways & Byways
by Beckyby BeckyPrinted travel guides are significantly underrated. Sure Google and the internet have made finding new places as easy as its ever been, but having a printed guide with recommendations and information is invaluable as you head out into the more …
Well, it’s March, and here we are having a snow day in Minnesota. We’re supposed to get freezing rain, then 4-6 inches of snow. It’s definitely going to be a good reading night after work! Hope this first official week …
It can be difficult to write a full fledged book review for every book you read. For me, writing a short Goodreads review can be just enough. Less pressure for me, more book recommendations for you! So without further ado, …
Ah, the middle of February. We all have spring fever here in Minnesota, waiting impatiently for the snow to stop and the weather to warm. At least this weather is great for reading! Amber I’m reading Ready Player Oneย by Ernest …
Dunbar by Edward St. Aubyn is part of the Hogarth Shakespeare Project, which I’ve been making my way through over the past almost year, as they’re released every so often. It’s been hard not to compare them all to each …
In honor of Valentine’s Day, our LQ Contributors have created a special treat: the first of (hopefully) many, Mad Lib style short stories. For this love story installment, each of our gals wrote a piece of the anecdote without knowing …
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For Valentine’s Day: Literary Crushes Poll!
by Beckyby BeckyDo you think like our LQ Contributors? Here are some of their literary crushes. Click on those you agree with and tell us who we missed! [socialpoll id=”2487108″] So far, our votes for other include: The Count of Monte Cristo …