Monthly Archives: September 2009
Ready to read at the National Book Festival, y’all?
So this bookish event is happening downtown this weekend. You may have heard of this little gathering . . . it’s The National Book Festival! Yes, folks, it’s that time of year again. Last fall I lamented the fact that … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘Sea Change’ by Aimee Friedman
Miranda Merchant comes to Selkie Island, a small strip of land off the coast of Georgia, fully prepared to help her mother sort through her grandmother’s belongings in the old mansion she once inhabited. What she doesn’t expect is to … Continue reading
Filed under 3-star reads, book reviews
BBAW wrap-up & giveaway winner!
Well, I have to say — Book Blogger Appreciation Week was a roaring success! I discovered so many new book blogs, absolutely loved getting to know Tif and learning even more about the awesome Laurel Ann, and am very thankful … Continue reading
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Confessions of (this) shopaholic
A funny thing happens when I see a gorgeous piece of homemade craftery on Etsy — or anywhere, really. My palms go slick, forcing me to clench my hands into fists. As my eyes feast on the beauty, my throat … Continue reading
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Book review: ‘North Of Beautiful’ by Justina Chen Headley
It would be easy to call Justina Chen Headley’s North Of Beautiful a gorgeously written, moving young adult novel — and trust me, it absolutely is. But it’s also so much more than that. Sixteen-year-old Terra Cooper is an artist, … Continue reading
Filed under 5-star reads, book reviews
BBAW: Let’s talk to Tif!
As Book Blogger Appreciation Week continues, I’m thrilled to welcome another awesome blogger to write meg! — Tif of Tif Talks Books! I’m so happy to have discovered her blog, filled with great thoughts on reading and children’s books, especially. … Continue reading
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