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January 2020 Book Reviews – 11 Books of Different Genres

Here are detailed reviews of the 11 books I read in January!  January was a great reading month for me. I read 11 books – and although they weren’t all 5 star reads, they definitely kept me interested in turning the pages. From fantasy fiction (which is definitely not a genre I read much) to…

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My Top Ten Books Read in 2019 (Book Reviews Included)

In 2019 I read 98 books. Here are my top 10 favorite reads from the year, including book reviews! 2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books…

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2019 Favorite Things Giveaway

10 of my friends and I have joined together to bring you the opportunity to win some of our favorite things!  There’s nothing quite better than a day curled up on the couch with a warm pair of reading socks, a mug of coffee and a good book! I’m excited to bring you a giveaway…

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8 Great Books To Read, Stat

My October batch of books includes book reviews of several genres, you’ll want to read, stat! Dear friends, I can’t believe it’s December and I’m just now sharing reviews of the books I read in October. What can I say? I’ve been too busy reading! This past October I read 8 books from a few…

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The Happiness Report #43 includes a girls weekend on the plaza, and visiting the new Shake Shack in Kansas City.

The Happiness Report #43

My Happiness Report is a weekly collection of things making me happy, for the week ending October 14th. Dear friends, Hello from rainy and cold Shawnee, Kansas. I feel like we have completely skipped fall and moved right onto winter. That doesn’t make me happy, but I will admit to enjoying getting cozy indoors under…

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August 2018 Must Read Books

Are you looking for some new MUST READ books? Check out the reviews of my 6 must read books from August 2018. Hi friends! August was a good reading month for me. I feel like I had a good mix of the types of books I read (some steamy, some suspenseful, some just downright charming)….

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July 2018 Must-Read Books

A review of the 8 must-read books I finished in July of 2018.  Dear friend, Since getting  my reading glasses and solving the whole “I’m losing my mind because words are jumping around on the pages” problem, I’ve been taking advantage of reading ALL THE BOOKS. It feels SO good to be reading again! I…

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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Dear Friend, A Simple Fix

Dear Friend, First of all, thank you so much for your kind response to my letter last week. It’s so good to have the support and understanding of someone who understands and gets it. The response I received definitely made me feel so much less alone. This time / age / season of life is…

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A Year of Me Usborne Books Giveaway

Why We Love Usborne Books (Holiday Giveaway)

Foster a lifelong love of reading with Usborne Books and a holiday books bundle giveaway. I love reading. It’s one of my all time favorite hobbies and things to do whenever I have free time. I consume books however and whenever I can. One of my greatest joys is seeing my kids follow in my…

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - book review

2 Minute Book Chat – Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

A quick review of one of my favorite books of 2017, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. If you loved A Man Called Ove, you’ll absolutely love this book! I’m going to come right out and say it – even with a few months remaining in 2017 and plenty of books left to read, I know…

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