Historical

The First Rule of Swimming by Courtney Angela Brkic: Family Secrets

Cross Cultural
the first rule of swimming

The book cover for The First Rule of Swimming by award-winning author Courtney Angela Brkic is definitely what drew me to it. I had to find out what this novel was about. Once I’d read the publisher’s brief description, I knew I wanted to read it. I find how inter-generational patterns in families and environment [...]

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The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway: Book Review & Giveaway

Events
The River of No Return

When I read the publisher’s brief blurb about The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway, I knew I had to read it. Although this is a debut novel, you would never guess that from reading it. Bee Ridgeway is actually the pen name of an English Literature professor at Bryn Mawr. Although this story [...]

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May 2013 Nook E-Book Bargains

Children
May 2013 Nook E-Book Bargains

Below are Nook E-Book Bargains for May 2013 that we’ve found for you. Enjoy browsing and we hope you find some gems for your to-be-read (TBR) list. Please note: These prices are in effect as of May 15, 2013; however, they will not remain at this low price so don’t delay in snapping up any [...]

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Seduction by M.J. Rose: Book Review & Giveaway

Cross Cultural
Seduction

We’re participating in the Showers of Books Giveaway Hop. For this hop, we’re reviewing and hosting a giveaway for bestselling author M.J. Rose’s new novel, Seduction. I’ve been waiting all year for this book to be published and can’t wait another minute to share it with you! You may recall that we reviewed The Book [...]

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A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate by Susanna Calkins: A 17th Century Mystery

Fiction
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate

I love good historical mysteries so, once I discovered that Susanna Calkins has a doctorate in British history, I had to check out A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate. It’s Book #1 in the new Lucy Campion Mysteries series. I rationalized that Ms. Calkins would either bring 17th century London to life or turn it into [...]

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The Loved and the Lost by Lory S. Kaufman: Book Review & Giveaway

Children
the loved and the lost

We’re participating in the Signed Book Giveaway Hop, and Lory S. Kaufman has been kind enough to autograph his newest novel in the Verona Trilogy, The Loved and the Lost, for us. This is Book #3 in this science fiction time- travel trilogy, which is perfect for middle school and YA readers. We reviewed Book [...]

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