Hi everyone! Today I am super excited to review The Hesitant Heiress by Dawn Crandall. Several months ago, I wrote this post about what to read if you love Jane Austen. And I had this book recommended to me by the wonderful Carrie over at Reading is my Superpower. Carrie is one of those amazing …
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[Code Name Verity]: A Review
Hi everyone! First, I'd like to say thank you as I now have 200+ followers! Thank you for taking time to read and response to my bookish posts. You make blogging worthwhile! Today I am back with a review of a neat read that my neighborhood book group is reading this month. We aren't meeting …
[Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters]: A Review
Hi everyone! I am excited to be back today with a review of a book I only heard about recently. It surprised me that it even exists (but I'm so so glad it does!) Shannon Hale is one of my favorite authors. You've heard me gush about her great books here before. And I was …
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Favorite Jane Austen [Persuasion]: A Review
I am excited to review a favorite classic today as a part of my journey with The Classics Club. Check out my full list here. For more info on the club, click here. Persuasion by Jane Austen has been a favorite of mine for years. I have read it for fun, in university courses, and …
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First Love and [Eleanor and Park]: A Review
Hi everyone. Today I am excited to review Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. I have had this book recommended to me time and time again. It did not disappoint. While it was different than I expected, Eleanor and Park pulled me in and kept me hooked until the last page. I have been thinking …
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A Favorite Fantasy Series [Fablehaven]: A Review
One reading goal I have in 2016 is to reread some of my favorite books and blog about them. So here I am with a review of book one in the Fablehaven series. This series is fantastic. It's right up there with Harry Potter for me. I think the story telling is so clever and …
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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: …
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 …
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 …
A Favorite Classic [Anne of Green Gables]: A Review
I have always loved Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. I love the novel and I love the movie adaptation. It's one of my favorite books from my childhood and I have continued to love it as I have begun to raise my own family. I have read this classic several times and …
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