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    Review: At the Edge of the Orchard

    by Joli June 21, 2016
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    For some reason, I’m really attracted to novels from this same time period – a time of western expansion, when life was constant work on the American frontier. Work to keep a house, to make a living, to grow and …

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    Father’s Day Roundup

    by Becky June 19, 2016
    by Becky June 19, 2016

    When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be 21, I was astonished at how much the old man had learned …

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    LQ Group Chat: How do you find time to read?

    by Joli June 18, 2016
    by Joli June 18, 2016

    We have a reader question! Erin asks via Facebook: You gals seem to tear through books and I’m wondering how you do it! I know it’s cliche but how do you make the time for it? Do you have a …

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    Review: Leviathan Wakes

    by Kathleen June 17, 2016
    by Kathleen June 17, 2016

    “Is that a space ship on the cover of that book?” my friend asked incredulously, as I settled in next to her with Leviathan Wakes. “Yeah,” I said, shyly. And then I qualified,  “I mean, this isn’t really my thing.” …

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    Midweek Mix: Vacation Edition

    by Joli June 15, 2016
    by Joli June 15, 2016

    Hello bookish people! This Midweek Mix is a special edition because (drum roll please)…I’m going on vacation! Huzzah! Although I got married 2.5 years ago, the hubby and I are finally taking the vacation that we’re calling our honeymoon. Glacier …

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    A Step-by-Step Guide to Packing Your Books While Moving

    by Janna June 13, 2016
    by Janna June 13, 2016

    I’m moving this coming weekend, which means I still have to pack up my entire apartment because I’m a huge procrastinator. I’ve decided to tackle packing my books first because 1) it’s super fun and 2) it’s the least complicated* …

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    Lazy Sunday TBR List Roundup

    by Joli June 12, 2016
    by Joli June 12, 2016

    Welcome to Sunday! What did you add to your TBR list this week? Here are some of our additions. Janna The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell. Someone from one of my book clubs mentioned this book and when I looked …

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    Review: Me Before You

    by Janna June 10, 2016
    by Janna June 10, 2016

    Everyone I’ve talked to who’s read Me Before You loved it. Raved about it. Talked of using full Kleenex boxes to wipe away the tears. But it just wasn’t for me. Maybe it’s because I’m not a huge fan of …

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    5 Newbery Winners for the Young-at-Heart

    by Kathleen June 8, 2016
    by Kathleen June 8, 2016

    School’s out (at least in my neck of the woods) and summer reading season is upon us!  As I loaded my 6th grade students up with top picks, I grabbed a few middle-grade novels for myself.  My stack included a prime …

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