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    Book Reviews: National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States and National Geographic Secrets of the National Parks

    by Katie March 2, 2021
    by Katie March 2, 2021

    I’m a big fan of getting outside, especially when it means exploring the U.S. National Parks system, so I was thrilled when TLC Book Tours sent me these books for review. I have an older copy of Guide to the …

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    Review: The English Wife by Adrienne Chinn

    by Becky February 25, 2021
    by Becky February 25, 2021

    Story: Ellie Burgess knows no home other than Norwich, England. When she meets and falls in love with Canadian soldier Thomas admist the chaos of WWII, she knows her life has been changed forever. After Thomas goes missing in action, …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Book Review: Good Company by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney

    by Joli February 20, 2021
    by Joli February 20, 2021

    This is the second big read by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney. You’ve probably heard of her first book, The Nest! Although so many LOVE that book, I didn’t really 🤷. So, I was definitely intrigued to read Good Company to find …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Relentless Solution Focus

    by Caleigh February 17, 2021
    by Caleigh February 17, 2021

    I have to admit, dear LQ reader: I run hot and cold on non-fiction. But my life right now has been in a super interesting place; with some upgraded education opportunities ongoing, a new job on the horizon, and a …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Project by Stacey Potter

    by Joli February 9, 2021
    by Joli February 9, 2021

    When I first laid eyes on this book, I was right away pulled in by the pile of letters on the cover. Snail mail is so…romantic? Anway, the contents of the book lived up to the intriguing cover for me! …

  • Book ReviewsChick Lit

    Review: Minus Me by Mameve Medwed

    by Joli February 6, 2021
    by Joli February 6, 2021

    Reading Minus Me by Mameve Medwed was a fun way to beat my January pandemic doldrums. I’m recommending it for anyone wanting something a little fluffy, but also substantive with interesting characters and real-feeling relationships. Disclosure – We earn a …

  • Book ReviewsChick LitRomance

    Excerpt Tour: The Vineyard at Painted Moon

    by Joli January 29, 2021
    by Joli January 29, 2021

    Welcome to our first ever excerpt tour! Instead of posting a review, every stop on this tour posts an excerpt from the book, in order. So basically, you get to read the first few chapters of this book! Cool, right? …

  • Book ReviewsLiterary Fiction

    Book Review: The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

    by Joli January 22, 2021
    by Joli January 22, 2021

    The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is such a popular book right now! With over 110,000 ratings on Goodreads, the rating is 4.23. That’s pretty dang good! I had seen so many rave reviews for it on Instagram and beyond, …

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    Review: Altered Carbon

    by Ashley January 21, 2021
    by Ashley January 21, 2021

    I learned about this cyberpunk series a while ago, when Netflix announced season two of their adaptations. The noir plot and cyberpunk aesthetic intrigued me enough to start the books. The first book isn’t without its flaws, but the futuristic …

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    Review: The Road to Woop Woop

    by Caleigh December 10, 2020
    by Caleigh December 10, 2020

    LQ Readers, this one is a good one!! Before I get into my review, I have some amazing things to share with you about this book tour. Meerkat Press sent me a copy of The Road to Woop Woop and …

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