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The Broken Places by Ace Atkins: Book Review & Giveaway

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the broken places

I may not like drama in my personal life but I think one of the reasons I like novels about the South is that they are filled with drama – go figure. When I saw the publisher’s description for The Broken Places by bestselling author Ace Atkins, it looked like it would be filled with [...]

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Some of My Favorite Books of 2012

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So Many Books So Little Time

Last year, I refused to publish a list of my favorite books for the year because if I don’t like a book it doesn’t get reviewed, so they’re all my favorites. When I realized we’ve reviewed over 250 books this year, and decided to participate in the Best of 2012 Giveaway Hop, I decided that [...]

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Spare Change by Bette Lee Crosby: Book Review & Giveaway

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Spare Change

When Bette Lee Crosby approached me about Spare Change, I almost turned it down because I only review books during a short window before and after publication. Once I’d read the brief description she sent and saw the awards it’s racked up, I knew I’d kick myself if I didn’t read Spare Change and share [...]

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A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller: Book Review & Giveaway

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A Killing in the Hills

You know I’m drawn to novels that take place in the Appalachian Mountains. When I saw A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller, I was drawn to the concept because I know a lot has changed there since I grew up. Scott Turow’s comment about it cinched the deal for me, “A gripping, beautifully-crafted [...]

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Auraria by Tim Westover: Book Review & Giveaway

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Auraria

We’re participating in the No Strings Attached Giveaway Hop! As a lot of you know by now, I’m originally from the Appalachian Mountains. So when I see a novel about that area, it’s pretty much a no-brainer. Auraria is a historical novel about the Georgia Appalachian Mountains in the 1800’s, with a twist. This story [...]

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Blue Asylum by Kathy Hepinstall: Book Review & Giveaway

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Blue Asylum

When I was growing up, family members told stories about families in the South and elsewhere who used to commit rebellious young women to insane asylums or lock them in attics if they were too uppity or didn’t conform to society’s rules. These were not madwomen, at least not by today’s standards – they were [...]

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