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

    by Becky January 25, 2017
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    Why: I was intrigued by the trailer for the upcoming motion picture version of 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 …

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    Continuing Education: Garden Gnomes Have Issues

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

    Please note that this short message 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: Her Every Fear

    by Janna January 19, 2017
    by Janna January 19, 2017

    What a weird coincidence. I had just finished Peter Swanson’s The Kind Worth Killing a day before I received his newest novel, Her Every Fear, in the mail from TLC Book Tours. I hadn’t realized either book was written by …

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    Review: The Fire by Night by Teresa Messineo

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

    Why: 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, …

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    Review: Orphan Train

    by Joli January 12, 2017
    by Joli January 12, 2017

    I have to admit, I cheated a little on this review. When I saw Orphan Train on a book tour list ahead of Kline’s upcoming new release, A Piece of the World, I had to choose them both, even though …

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    The Busy Person’s Guide to Keeping Your New Year’s Reading Resolution

    by Kathleen January 10, 2017
    by Kathleen January 10, 2017

    You’ve made a resolution to read more, but… there are kids to shuttle, endless work, dinner to cook, and, of course, The Bachelor to watch. What to do? Today, I’m sharing my favorite strategies, as I begin my fourth year with …

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    Review: The Kind Worth Killing

    by Janna January 8, 2017
    by Janna January 8, 2017

    In December, I started going to Minneapolis’ Books and Bars. I probably don’t need to add another book club to my already busy schedule, but this one is just too much fun! Books and Bars takes book club discussion to …

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    Books to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

    by Janna December 31, 2016
    by Janna December 31, 2016

    It’s that time of year! The time to write down, commit to, and then inevitably forget about your New Year’s resolutions. But we’re here to help. Joli, Becky, Kathleen, and I each shared one book we’ve read that has helped …

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    Our Favorite Reads of 2016

    by Joli December 26, 2016
    by Joli December 26, 2016

    Goodbye 2016, and thanks for all the amazing books! Between all of us at LQ, we read quite a few wonderful books this year. We’ve somehow narrowed them down and picked out our favorites. Without further ado, here they are! …

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