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    Review: Beartown

    by Becky March 22, 2018
    by Becky March 22, 2018

    Story: Beartown is a hockey town. The village depends on the sport. The very survival of its citizens hinges on the quality of the Beartown hockey club. When the junior team’s championship run is interrupted by a scandal, everyone in …

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    Review: My Absolute Darling

    by Joli March 21, 2018
    by Joli March 21, 2018

    Before I begin with this review, please note that there is a trigger warning: child abuse. My library always has a display of books that are new to the rotation. I love heading over there every time I pick up …

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    Review: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Becky March 19, 2018
    by Becky March 19, 2018

    Story: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story about Clare and Edith. Connected through a single conversation, Edith gives Clare the confidence to leave her stifling fiancé on their wedding day. Shortly after, Clare learns of Edith’s death when …

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    Review: Love Unleashed

    by Becky March 14, 2018
    by Becky March 14, 2018

    Story: Love Unleashed: Tales of Inspiration and the Life-Changing Power of Dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh is a collection of short tales about incredible canine companions. From therapy dogs to police partners to wounded rescues, these inspiring animals and their humans provide a reminder …

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    Review: Meet the Frugalwoods

    by Janna March 8, 2018
    by Janna March 8, 2018

    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 Amber March 7, 2018
    by Amber March 7, 2018

    I not only learned new things about 29 influential women, I also discovered new heroes after reading In Praise of Difficult Women by 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 Becky March 6, 2018
    by Becky March 6, 2018

    Printed 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 …

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    Review Roundup

    by Janna February 21, 2018
    by Janna February 21, 2018

    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, …

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    Review: Dunbar

    by Joli February 17, 2018
    by Joli February 17, 2018

    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 …

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    Review: The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World

    by Amber February 13, 2018
    by Amber February 13, 2018

    Summary: Sophie’s got it all. A successful career that allows her to travel around the world and an apartment in New York City. The book starts off with a girl’s trip to Hong Kong, except after a few hours of …

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