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    Review: The Islanders

    by Megan June 14, 2019
    by Megan June 14, 2019

    I was attracted to Meg Mitchell Mooreโ€™s The Islanders because it seemed like a light, beach-y readโ€”perfect for summer and getting me out of my reading slump. It follows three main characters on Block Island, an island off the East …

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    Review: The Overdue Life of Amy Byler

    by Joli May 6, 2019
    by Joli May 6, 2019

    Hold on to your bookish pants, people. This book has books on the cover. Yep, this is a book about a bookish person – a librarian, to be exact. I want to preface this review by admitting that I was …

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    Review: The Sisters Hemingway

    by Caleigh March 1, 2019
    by Caleigh March 1, 2019

    I received a copy of The Sisters Hemingway from William Morrow Paperbacks in exchange for an honest review. I brought it with me on my recent family vacation, and I have to say, it was pretty great timing. This novel …

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    Review: Map of the Heart

    by Joli February 19, 2019
    by Joli February 19, 2019

    Every so often, I come across a romantic/women’s fiction read that I really like. I often find them too corny/frilly/predictable, but this one really was none of the above! This is my third review for Susan Wiggs, and definitely my …

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    Review: Once a Midwife

    by Joli January 4, 2019
    by Joli January 4, 2019

    Midwifery. Such an exciting, dramatic profession! I’ve been interested in it since watching the PBS show Call the Midwife. It’s so dramatic in all the right ways! The stories about moms, babies, and families all tug really hard at my …

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    Review: I’ll Be Your Blue Sky

    by Caleigh December 20, 2018
    by Caleigh December 20, 2018

    I’ll Be Your Blue Sky is a story of love and safety. This isn’t the first time that LQ has reviewed this book; Becky reviewed the hardcover release this March when it first came out. So thanks to TLC Book …

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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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    Review: Between You and Me

    by Joli June 26, 2018
    by Joli June 26, 2018

    First of all, I have to say happy release day to Susan Wiggs! Between You and Me is out today, and lucky me, it’s touring LQ today! Susan Wiggs is a best-selling romance author with over 40 published novels. I …

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    Review: Matchmaking for Beginners

    by Joli June 19, 2018
    by Joli June 19, 2018

    If you’ve read my reviews before, you know how I feel about chick lit most of the time. I have a hard time finding any substance in it and just can’t find satisfaction in all the fluff. That said, I’m …

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    Review: How Far She’s Come

    by Caleigh June 16, 2018
    by Caleigh June 16, 2018

    I received a copy of How Far She’s Come from William Morrow publishing company through TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. First of all, let me say, TLC Book Tours provides consistently good novels that often tackle …

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