Tag: book-reviews
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Book Review: ‘Chief Bladeslinger’ and Its Inspiring Themes
I reached out to a writing group and truly appreciated the response. I was in a reading/writing rut and needed some help. So I reached out to the Realm Makers Consortium, a wonderful group of Christian Science Fiction writers and creators, in need of some new material to read. As much as I love the…
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‘Reverie’ Review: An Amnesiac Journey with Biblical Truths
Drew Taylor’s release of her newest book, “Reverie”was yesterday, June 17. I got the chance to read it as an advance reader and then interview her for this book. Review: This book hit me at a perfect moment. I was needing a good escape and “Reverie” provided that. Esme is a high school English teacher…
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The Book that Wrecked Me
Have you ever read a book that just absolutely destroyed to the point it was all you could think about? I read a book that has lived rent free in my head for the last two weeks. A book that has encouraged me, challenged me and moved me. I have never cried so much during…
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Life Update and Book Reviews: March Highlights
“Written in Secret” by Crystal Caudill review and a life update Wow, it’s March already? When did that happen? I meant to post more often but life has been busy here on my little island. I fell into a bit of a reading slump but I’m back up and reading again. I went and found…
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2024 Year in Review
November Reading round-up, Christmas reading list and how my Goodreads challenge ended. I am sitting here at my dining room table, quiet music playing, coffee next to me, thanks to a dear friend who is body doubling with me so we both can get some writing done, reviewing what the last half of 2024 was…
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Cozy Fall Reads: Discovering Tolkien and Sweet Recipes
I’ve been reading Tolkien lately and I’m here for the Hobbit Girl Fall! I started rereading “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of The Rings” last month and forgot how endearing and cozy they are. I also came across a new blog and website, Under A Tin Roof, underatinroof.com and created a few a her desserts…
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Saturday Afternoon Reflections
Sitting here on a rainy Kodiak afternoon just thinking about how I love spending my time on days like this. When it is sunny on Kodiak Island, we all avoid inside chores, or being inside generally at all. I’ve been fishing, going for walks, hanging with our chickens and ducks, and watching my tomatoes grow.…
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Catch Up
I had a change in my schedule at work and now that things are back to “normal” I will get back to sharing the books I read with you. In January my supervisor left and I was asked to go full time for a couple months. I also had started taking classes online. So I…
A Bookish Life In AK 