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Book Blast 6

Book Gfts For Everyone

I love to give and get books as gifts. There is nothing better than choosing that perfect book for a friend, sibling, or child. If you cannot support your local bookstore (Barrett Bookstore in my town) then Amazon is the easiest way to browse and buy for your entire Christmas list. I have compiled a bunch here that I think… Read More

Reading Review No. 3

"Nine Perfect Strangers" by Liane Moriarty

I gave Liane Moriarty’s Nine Perfect Strangers a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. I really wanted to give it a 4-star review, but I just couldn’t get past the slow beginning. The book follows nine strangers as they gather for a 10-day restorative retreat at Tranquillium House, a somewhat deserted old home turned wellness spa. Slowly we are… Read More

Book Blast 5

Nourish from Within

“Beautiful radiance is more than skin deep. What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion and determines how we age. Diets rich in protein, healthy fats, and good carbohydrates, such as fresh fruit and vegetables, not only yield beautiful skin but also have protective and preventative qualities that slow the aging process.” -Jules Aron, Nourish & Glow I… Read More

Book Blast 4

Fall Mysteries & Thrillers

Fall in our house means football by the fire, but for me, I would rather dive into a good book. Since Halloween is here, these thrillers seemed appropriate choices. I am always looking for a good page-turner so I use the Goodreads app to organize my lists of books: upcoming titles I want to read and those I have… Read More

Reading Review No. 2

"The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock" by Imogen Hermes Gowar

I will admit that I judged this book by its cover. How could a jacket with a golden shell, an ornate backdrop and a mermaid in the title indicate anything but magic and romance? But the beauty in The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock is less superficial and found more in Imogen Hermes Gowar’s unique writing and style. Although the plot centers… Read More

Book Blast 3

GIRL Title Books

By now we have all read the most recent and most popular “Girl” books, Gone Girl and Girl on the Train, both of which I loved. Here is a selection of other Girl titled books that I have enjoyed: some classics, some best-sellers and some lesser known too.  Girl Go Read! Pretty Girls   All the Missing Girls   The Girl Before … Read More

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