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    Review: Vox

    by Megan August 31, 2018
    by Megan August 31, 2018

    The average person speaks 16,000 words a day. Imagine if you were limited to just 100. Such is the case for women in Christina Dalcher’s new novel Vox. Like many feminist dystopias, it brings to life a future both thought-provoking …

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    Review: Eleanor Courtown

    by Joli August 27, 2018
    by Joli August 27, 2018

    Eleanor Courtown pulled me in and made me glad I signed up to be on this book tour! It’s been a while since I’ve read something that I’d consider a girly historical fiction book, and this definitely satisfied my want …

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    Review: Designer You

    by Becky August 24, 2018
    by Becky August 24, 2018

    Story: An all-too-realistic tale, Designer You by Sarahlyn Bruck is a story about Pam and Grace Wheeler – a mother-daughter duo whose world is turned upside down when their husband/father dies tragically. Nate was the most important person in both of …

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    What I’m Into Lately and a DNF

    by Joli August 22, 2018
    by Joli August 22, 2018

    It’s been a busy month for me (Joli) as I prepare for a little bundle of joy to arrive very soon. With only 25 days until my due date, I’ve had less time to read with all of the baby …

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    Review: Tiffany Blues

    by Becky August 20, 2018
    by Becky August 20, 2018

    Story: Tiffany Blues by M. J. Rose is a haunting historical novel that centers around Jenny Bell, an aspiring artist with a mysterious past. When Jenny is selected to participate in a highly competitive creative retreat at the elaborate mansion …

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    Audiobook Review: As You Wish

    by Rachel August 15, 2018
    by Rachel August 15, 2018

    It’s taken me a long long time to give audiobooks a fair shot. I always fell firmly in the “It doesn’t count if you’re listening” camp. I know I know, I was wrong!! Not until I signed up for Scrib’d …

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    Review: America for Beginners

    by Joli August 8, 2018
    by Joli August 8, 2018

    America for Beginners is a newly released novel about an upper-class, widowed Indian woman named Pival on the first trip she’s ever been on outside of her own city. I was pretty unsure what to expect with this one, but …

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    Book Review: The Last Thing I Told You

    by Amber July 26, 2018
    by Amber July 26, 2018

    If you’re looking for a well-written dark and twisty thriller, The Last Thing I Told You is a must read. I haven’t read any of Arsenault’s other books, but I have always been a fan of psycho-thrillers. This story revolves …

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    Book Review: The Immortal Gene

    by Allison July 20, 2018
    by Allison July 20, 2018

    I was irritated because the nurse called us back to the examining room as soon as we walked in the door. Once we were settled and she left the room with my one-year-old happily playing on the floor, I pulled …

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    Book Review: The Art of Inheriting Secrets

    by Caleigh July 16, 2018
    by Caleigh July 16, 2018

    I received a copy of The Art of Inheriting Secrets from Lake Union Publishing in advance of the novel’s release, in exchange for an honest review. First of all, before I talk about the book itself, I have to mention …

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