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    Like Peanut Butter and Jelly: A Fiction and Nonfiction Book Pairing

    by Allison November 4, 2018
    by Allison November 4, 2018

    Have you hear of Nonfiction November? It’s a month dedicated to the literary world’s red-headed step child, nonfiction. Even though you’ll mostly find us knee deep in fictional stories, we still love a good nonfiction book over here at Literary …

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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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Saving Tarboo Creek

    by Becky June 5, 2018
    by Becky June 5, 2018

    Story: Saving Tarboo Creek by Scott Freeman and Susan Leopold Freeman is a collection of stories about the family’s ecological conservation efforts both in the Tarboo Creek watershed in Washington state and across the country. Significant time is also spent sharing …

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    Book Review: That’s What She Said

    by Amber April 11, 2018
    by Amber April 11, 2018

    The summary from Goodreads:  An artist and activist committed to the empowerment of women and girls has created a gorgeous illustrated volume, blending watercolor and short biography to showcase the contributions of more than fifty influential female leaders whose words …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: 1,001 Ways to Be Creative

    by Joli March 28, 2018
    by Joli March 28, 2018

    I had to get this book because I loved Kipfer’s 1,001 Ways to Slow Down (review here). To start, I have to say that a book like this is hard to review! It’s primarily a list of ideas for things …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-FictionMemoir/Biography

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    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 …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: Modern Loss

    by Joli February 12, 2018
    by Joli February 12, 2018

    This book is the kind of book that makes you feel lots of feels. I like to feel lots of feels and I read a lot about grief and loss, so this book was straight up my alley. If you’ve …

  • Book ReviewsGeneral Non-Fiction

    Review: You Need A Budget

    by Amber January 25, 2018
    by Amber January 25, 2018

    Reading a book about budgeting and getting your finances on track at the beginning of the year was great. Always a resolution of mine to make better money choices. Right after reading You Need A Budget, I felt so much …

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