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  • Book ReviewsCrime/MysteryHistorical Fiction

    Review: Bitter Thaw by Jessica McCann

    by Joli September 27, 2023
    by Joli September 27, 2023

    When I received a review request for a book that was set in my home state of Minnesota with elements of historical mystery, I had to give it a try. Wow, I’m so glad I did! The Summary Minnesota, 1956 …

  • Book ReviewsFiction

    Review: The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

    by Joli February 3, 2022
    by Joli February 3, 2022

    The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams was the perfect book for me to read in the moment…read on to find out why :). The Synopsis Widower Mukesh lives a quiet life in the London Borough of Ealing after losing …

  • Living Life BookishlyBook Lists

    What We’re Reading This Week

    by Joli February 19, 2018
    by Joli February 19, 2018

    Ah, the middle of February. We all have spring fever here in Minnesota, waiting impatiently for the snow to stop and the weather to warm. At least this weather is great for reading! Amber I’m reading Ready Player Oneย by Ernest …

  • Living Life BookishlyBookish Stuff & Things

    Spring Reading Challenge

    by Becky May 7, 2017
    by Becky May 7, 2017

    Happy May! The days are getting longer. School is almost out. You read Janna’s post with our book recommendations for keeping your reading resolutions, and thenย Kathleen’s postย with more tips on how to achieve those goals. But have you actually stuck …

  • Book ReviewsBook Lists

    Review Roundup

    by Janna March 14, 2017
    by Janna March 14, 2017

    Sometimes, writing book reviews is hard. I have a lot of feelings about the book or maybe none at all. I hated the book, but don’t feel like dissecting why. I loved the book and just don’t know how to …

  • Book ListsBookish Stuff & Things

    Books to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

    by Janna December 31, 2016
    by Janna December 31, 2016

    Itโ€™s that time of year! The time to write down, commit to, and then inevitably forget about your New Yearโ€™s resolutions. But weโ€™re here to help. Joli, Becky, Kathleen, and I each shared one book weโ€™ve read that has helped …

  • Living Life Bookishly

    How I Became an Audiobook Convert

    by Aubrey November 15, 2016
    by Aubrey November 15, 2016

    I admit, I was a reluctant listener when it came to audiobooks. A friend first recommended Audible (Amazon’s audiobook website) to me in 2011, but I didn’t listen to my first book until early in 2015. I was doing a …

  • Living Life BookishlyBookish Stuff & Things

    My 5 Favorite Food Blogs and Magazines

    by Janna November 7, 2016
    by Janna November 7, 2016

    You might be wondering why I am writing about food on a blog about books, but Iโ€™m over here wondering why I HAVE NOT written about food yet. I love the Food Network channel and itโ€™s the only reason I …

  • Book ReviewsSuspense/Thriller

    Review: Behind Closed Doors

    by Janna October 3, 2016
    by Janna October 3, 2016

    I read Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris for my September book club. Weโ€™ve started voting on which books weโ€™ll read, and Iโ€™ll admit that I didnโ€™t vote for this one. But I thoroughly enjoyed it for what it was, …

  • Living Life Bookishly

    Reading Around the World: Vacation Edition

    by Janna September 27, 2016
    by Janna September 27, 2016

    Is there anything better than reading on vacation? I donโ€™t think so. I make sure every time I travel to take some time to slow down and read to my heartโ€™s content. And in August, I was lucky enough to …

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