Tag: reading
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First Lines Friday | 5/17/24
First Lines Fridays, a delightful weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words, invites readers to judge a book solely by its opening lines. This week’s pick, “For a Lifetime” by Gabrielle Meyer, tells the gripping tale of time-traveling twins facing life-altering decisions amidst the Salem Witch Trials and 1912 New York City. With…
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Throwback Thursday – My Thoughts on Book Pictures, Bookstagram, and Aesthetics
This post takes readers on a journey through the author’s evolution on Bookstagram, sharing struggles and triumphs in finding a personal style. Despite challenges, the author encourages individuality and highlights main photo props for their aesthetic. Instagram is about personal expression and finding joy, not conforming. It’s a beautiful, personal growth story.
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Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Quotes From My Recent Reads
Top Ten Tuesday, born out of a deep love for lists and books, unites bookish friends together. As a passionate reader who adorns pages with annotations and highlights, I’ve compiled recent quotes that deeply resonated with me. These excerpts offer profound insights, stirring emotions, and profound reflections on life, love, and truth.
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Book Review: The Girl With Three Birthdays by Patti Eddington
Patti Eddington always knew she was adopted, but it wasn’t until later in life that she began to question her origins. Her journey to discover her biological family, including a shocking revelation from an aunt, led to a search for the truth sealed for sixty years. “The Girl With Three Birthdays” is a poignant story…
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Book Review: The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held
Serena and Tobi, childhood friends torn apart by their parents’ feud, reunite to save a mermaid from a greedy doctor. Written by Joy E. Held, an accomplished author and educator, this magical tale of friendship and fantasy unfolds along the Ainsley River in South Carolina. Available March 3, 2024.
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WWW Wednesday | 5/1/24
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The idea is simple, just answer the three W’s! What am I currently reading?What did I just finish?What am I reading next? Currently Reading The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple by Joanna Davidson Politano…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Reasons You DNF’d a Book
Top Ten Tuesday: Petty reasons to DNF a book. Sometimes I stop reading a book for reasons like length, lost interest, surprise tropes, or overly complicated writing. It can also be because of the author, bad characters, or my mood.
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Book Review: Wager For a Kiss by Stephanie McRae
The story “Wager for a Kiss” is a heartwarming romance set in 1774 England. Lucy, a lady’s maid, and Dave, a sailor, find unexpected love and happiness despite their age and previous resignations. Their blossoming connection is put to the test by a secret, but ultimately the story is about surprise blessings and finding one’s…
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Book Review: The Redemption of Morgan Bright by Chris Panatier
This book wasn’t on my radar at all until it showed up at my front door as a surprise from Angry Robot Books. A story deep with symbolism and rife with emotions. Morgan Bright has historically viewed herself as the family failure. Struggling from a drug addiction that was born out of a childhood injury…
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WWW Wednesday | 4/24/24
Welcome to WWW Wednesday! This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and revived on Taking on a World of Words. The idea is simple, just answer the three W’s! What am I currently reading?What did I just finish?What am I reading next? Currently Reading The Mermaid Riot by Joy E. Held Released: March 3,…
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