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5 Must Read Books August 2020 Part 1

August 2020 was a great reading month for me. Here are reviews of the 5 of the 9 books I read this month, all 4 and 5-star reviews, which is really unusual! Part 2 will be coming soon. Since the pandemic began, I’ve had such a hard time concentrating on books. I’m reading a lot…

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How To Buy Audiobooks and Support Indie Bookstores with Libro.fm

Do you love supporting local, independent bookstores? Then you need to know about buying audiobooks and print books while supporting your local community through Libro.fm. I get asked all the time about how I am able to read so many books. Usually, my first answer is I don’t watch TV. I couldn’t tell you the…

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

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…

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Matchmaking for Beginners book review by dineanddish.net

August 2018 Must Read Books

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)….

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July 2018 Must Read Books from dineanddish.net

July 2018 Must-Read Books

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…

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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Dear Friend, A Simple Fix

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…

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Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley book review. This ended up being one of my favorite books of 2017!

2 Minute Book Chat – Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

Words in Deep Blue is a young adult book that ended up being one of my favorite reads of 2017. It always drives me nuts when I see “Best Of the Year” book lists that come out before the year is up. I read some of the best books during the quiet downtime between Christmas…

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A Year of Me Usborne Books Giveaway

Why We Love Usborne Books (Holiday Giveaway)

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…

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine - book review

2 Minute Book Chat – Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

A quick review of one of my favorite books of 2017, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. If you loved A Man Called Ove, you’ll absolutely love this book! I’m going to come right out and say it – even with a few months remaining in 2017 and plenty of books left to read, I know…

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Left Neglected by Lisa Genova

2 Minute Book Chat – Left Neglected by Lisa Genova

A quick review of the book Left Neglected by Lisa Genova. This morning I started what I’m calling “The 2 Minute Book Chat” over on my Instagram Stories. I love reading and one of my favorite things is to talk books. I thought I’d do a little 2 minute book review each time I finished…

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