I am super pleased to report that I am plugging along on War and Peace! I gave my brother in law a War and Peace reading schedule for Christmas this year. We've talked about reading this novel for years but haven't yet. I decided that 2016 was the year! Plus, this is on my Classics Club …
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Kinder than Necessary [Wonder]: A Review
Hi everyone! I am pleased to report that I kept up on my January book group reading and am excited for my neighborhood book group's discussion of Wonder this coming week. I actually picked this novel and rereading it reminded me how much I love the characters and it's sweet and simple message. A few initial thoughts: …
The Big Finale [Winter]: A Review
Today, I am so excited to review Winter by Marissa Meyer!! The Lunar Chronicles has become one of my favorite series (see reviews of Cinder, Scarlet, Fairest, and Cress) and I anxiously awaited the debut of Winter last November. My sweet husband bought me the entire series for Christmas! I started Winter right away, but I read …
A New Perspective [Jacob T Marley]: A Review
Hi All! Today I am here with a review of a novel I recently reread for my neighborhood book group. One of my goals this year is to finish book group books before we meet to discuss it. And I am excited to start the year off right. Plus, I am hosting the next meeting …
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Surprising and Sweet [Princess Academy]: A Review
Hi All! I've been hibernating reading Winter all week. I finished late last night and can't wait to get my thoughts together and write a review. I'm planning to get that published next week so keep an eye out! I'm back today with a review of a novel I first read a couple of years …
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Favorite Christmas Story 2015 [A Christmas Carol]: A Review
Merry Christmas Eve, everyone! I hope your holiday has been wonderful. We are blessed to spend time with both of our extended families this Christmas season. It is sure busy, but we are blessed to be near so many family members this year. I have decided to start a little tradition here on greenish bookshelf beginning this …
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All the Nerdiness [Fangirl]: A Review
Tonight I am here with a review of Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell. Ever since I joined this beautiful book blogging world, I have heard great things about Rowell and her novels. This was actually my first experience reading Rowell, and I really enjoyed it! I think I had already decided to enjoy her books before …
The Evil Queen’s Story [Fairest]: A Review
When I finished reading Cress, book three in the Lunar Chronicles, I eagerly awaited Winter (and I am still eagerly waiting to read it!). I went to the library hoping to miraculously find a copy of Winter (no luck there). It was then discovered Fairest: Levana's Story--prequel to the events in the Lunar Chronicles. A few …
Finding Hope in Darkness [The Hiding Place]: A Review
Hi everyone! Today I'm here with a review of The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom. This is one of those books I have heard a lot about for years. And I know the premise of it as well. But I had never read it. So while it's not a very old book, I added …
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Classic Love Story [Edenbrooke]: A Review
Hi all! Happy almost December! Can you believe it? I have been a bit MIA this week because of the Thanksgiving holiday. It was wonderful to be with family and celebrate all our blessings! Today I'm back with a review of one of my recent absolute favorite romances. It's not often that I read a …
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