I read a lot. I’ve always read a lot. Over the course of the pandemic, one of the few things about myself I’ve been able to hold onto was reading....
BookTalk
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Book Talk: I Recommend Laura McHugh
If you haven’t yet discovered Laura McHugh, then hie thee to the bookstore or library and dive right in. Or, like me, you can listen to the audiobooks. I’m not...
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Book Talk: Re-Reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg Novels
I’ve been reading Elswyth Thane’s Williamsburg series for most of my life, some of them more times than others. Recently I decided to read all seven of the books, and...
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BookTalk: Bedtime Reading
A year and a couple of weeks ago, we started reading chapter books at bedtime. We all curl up in Baguette’s bed and read the next installment of the current...
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BookTalk: Not the Thrill I Was Hoping For
My latest read was actually an Audible listen. I’ve realized recently that I’m a sucker for an English thriller featuring a 20- to 30-something woman. Also, I often like books...
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BookTalk: Coming Clean
Kimberly Rae Miller has written a thoughtful and touching account of her life as the child of loving, supportive parents who also struggled with hoarding. From the outside, her life...
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BookTalk: Pity Poor Mrs. Popper
We’ve started reading chapter books to Baguette at bedtime. Our first was The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White. Neither Mr. Sandwich nor I had read that as children,...
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Book Talk: What Did I Just Read?
So apparently I’m now selecting books without having any idea what they’re about. First, The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. This is a really good book. I’d...
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Book Talk: Things I’ve Read Recently
Your definition of “recently” and mine may not be quite the same. Whatever. It’s my blog, so I get to pick. Anyhow, here are some books I’ve read, with the...
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Book Talk: The Emerald Key
Sponsored: I received a free Advance Reader’s Copy of The Emerald Key in exchange for writing a review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. So one of my...