Book Giveaway: A HUNDRED SUMMERS By Beatriz Williams

A HUNDRED SUMMERS: A NOVEL By Beatriz Williams Published: May 30, 2013 Berkley Trade Paperback Reprint: April 1, 2014 A HUNDRED SUMMERS by Beatriz Williams is now available in paperback.  This captivating tale will be just the book to get you in the mood for summer.  It was one of my favorites from 2013. See…
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Books That Came My Way In March

I’ve had another busy mailbox this month with a bunch more great books coming my way.  I have become very picky with the books I agree to review become my time is limited.  So, you can be assured that if a book has arrived in my mailbox, I felt it was going to be worth…
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A Little Monday Inspiration – Spring Is Coming….I Promise.

Are you wondering if Spring will ever arrive? Need a reminder that Spring is on its way? This video will remind you of the beauty of spring and the joy that flowers can bring. She turned to the sunlight And shook her yellow head, And whispered to her neighbor: “Winter is dead”. A. A. Milne…
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Book Spotlight: Pack Up the Moon By Rachael Herron

PACK UP THE MOON By: Rachael Herron Published: March 4, 2014 Fiction Sadly, I can’t get to every single book I want to read.  But, there are some books that sound so intriguing that I want to tell you about them.  PACK UP THE MOON breaks my heart just reading the synopsis.  I will read…
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Book Spotlight: How to Write A Memoir in 30 Days By Roberta Temes

HOW TO WRITE A MEMOIR IN 30 DAYS  Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating and Publishing Your Personal Story By: Roberta Temes, PhD Published:  March 18, 2014 Non-Fiction I can’t possibly read every single book I want to read.  But, there are some great books out there that I want to be sure you know about.  So,…
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Book Review: Raising John By Jennifer Lesher

RAISING JOHN By: Jennifer Lesher Published: January 17, 2014  Fiction This review is part of a blog tour with Virtual Author Book Tours.  To read more reviews or to enter giveaways of RAISING JOHN, check out the following blogs.  Raising John Web Tour Schedule So Many Precious Books Mar 14 Review & Giveaway                                        Crystal’s Many Reviewers…
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Book Review: The Sister Season By Jennifer Scott

THE SISTER SEASON By: Jennifer Scott Published:  November 5, 2013 Fiction In the first pages of THE SISTER SEASON, we are confronted with scandal, drama and secrets.  Your jaw will drop and you will want to keep reading to find out more about the Yancey family.  Elise, the mother, has spent the last forty-seven years…
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Children’s Book Review: My Brother Is My Best Friend By Nicole Weaver

MY BROTHER IS MY BEST FRIEND By: Nicole Weaver Illustrated By: Clara Batton Smith Published: January 15, 2014 Blake and Drake are twin brothers who do everything together.  They play in the snow and build forts in the winter.  In the summer, like most boys, they climb trees and chase after birds and butterflies.  They…
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A Full Weekend

This last weekend was full of fun.  The boys had a middle school dance on Friday night and Reagan had her school carnival.  Then Saturday morning, I left early with the boys for their final show choir competition.  We definitely have some talented musicians in our house and it is so much fun to watch…
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Children’s Book Review: When I Grow Up I Want To Be….A Firefighter

WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE… A FIREFIGHTER Will’s Amazing Day Published By: Wigu Publishing Published: February 22, 2014 This is another book in the WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE…. series.  I have previously reviewed the US Army and Teacher books.  Click HERE to see those reviews. Again, I can’t…
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