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January 2020 Book Reviews – 11 Books of Different Genres

Kristen — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:08:08 +0000

Here are detailed reviews of the 11 books I read in January!

January was a great reading month for me. I read 11 books – and although they weren’t all 5 star reads, they definitely kept me interested in turning the pages. From fantasy fiction (which is definitely not a genre I read much) to a couple of books by some of my favorite authors, to a book I loved that ended up being the center of controversy, the books from this month offer up a bit of everything! …

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My Top Ten Books Read in 2019 (Book Reviews Included)

Kristen — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:20:20 +0000

In 2019 I read 98 books. Here are my top 10 favorite reads from the year, including book reviews!

2019 has been a year of really great books. I set out with a Goodreads Challenge goal of 85 books and surpassed that by reading 98 books in 2019. That is by far the most books I’ve ever read in a year. I often get asked how I find the time to read so many books…I’ll write a post about that at some point. The long and the short of it is, I watch very little TV. Instead, I read!…

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2019 Favorite Things Giveaway

Kristen — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:00:41 +0000

10 of my friends and I have joined together to bring you the opportunity to win some of our favorite things!

There’s nothing quite better than a day curled up on the couch with a warm pair of reading socks, a mug of coffee and a good book! I’m excited to bring you a giveaway today to win a few of my favorite things. Plus, several of my blogging friends are giving away some of THEIR favorite things! Check out all the great giveaways below!…

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8 Great Books To Read, Stat

Kristen — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 01:59:58 +0000

My October batch of books includes book reviews of several genres, you’ll want to read, stat!

Dear friends,

I can’t believe it’s December and I’m just now sharing reviews of the books I read in October. What can I say? I’ve been too busy reading!

This past October I read 8 books from a few different genres. Young adult, historical fiction, personal development, contemporary fiction, mystery/thriller and contemporary fiction. My reviews today have a little something for everyone! I have some more great reviews coming up soon for my books I read in November, but I wanted to make sure my October reads got the attention they deserved.

Let me know if you’ve read any of the books I’m sharing today or if you have any must read books I should add to my list! …

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August 2018 Must Read Books

Kristen — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 15:57:27 +0000

Are you looking for some new MUST READ books? Check out the reviews of my 6 must read books from August 2018.

Hi friends! August was a good reading month for me. I feel like I had a good mix of the types of books I read (some steamy, some suspenseful, some just downright charming). If you are looking for some must read books, check out my August 2018 Must Read Books recommendations and reviews below!

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July 2018 Must-Read Books

Kristen — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:48:36 +0000

A review of the 8 must-read books I finished in July of 2018.

Dear friend,

Since getting my reading glasses and solving the whole “I’m losing my mind because words are jumping around on the pages” problem, I’ve been taking advantage of reading ALL THE BOOKS. It feels SO good to be reading again!

I thought I’d do a quick roundup of some of my July must-read books. As always, if we aren’t friends on Goodreads click here to friend me there so we can share real time book recommendations with each other. It’s my favorite site to hang out on although my “to read” shelf is dangerously large. There are way too many good books out there and not enough time, am I right?…

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Dear Friend, A Simple Fix

Kristen — Mon, 14 May 2018 03:09:04 +0000

Dear Friend,

First of all, thank you so much for your kind response to my letter last week. It’s so good to have the support and understanding of someone who understands and gets it. The response I received definitely made me feel so much less alone. This time / age / season of life is full of changes and I never really know which part of it is just me or which part of is it a normal part of getting older. Either way, it was so great to hear from you and to get your perspective….

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Why We Love Usborne Books (Holiday Giveaway)

Kristen — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 12:53:33 +0000

Foster a lifelong love of reading with Usborne Books and a holiday books bundle giveaway.

I love reading. It’s one of my all time favorite hobbies and things to do whenever I have free time. I consume books however and whenever I can. One of my greatest joys is seeing my kids follow in my footsteps with their own love of books. Now, some of my kids are even old enough that we can read the same books and then talk about them. I absolutely love that!

I’m excited today to share my love of reading and books with you and your kids through Usborne Books. My friend Julie is a Usborne Books consultant and has offered to do a Holiday Book Bundle giveaway for Dine & Dish readers! How cool is that? Keep reading to find out how you can win one of two Holiday Book Bundles from Usborne Books!…

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