Another installment of the meme (challenge?) from Lisa at Lost in a Story. So last week I got rid of a bunch of books, but then I've added another bunch since then. /sigh I am trying to be a bit more discriminating when adding books to my to read shelf, but... There are just so …
Month: December 2017
Book Review: Deadly Sweet (The Spellwork Syndicate #1) by Lola Dodge
Rating: 5 StarsExpected publication: January 16th 2018 by Ink Monster, LLC Summary: Anise Wise loves three things: baking, potion making, and reading her spell books in blissful silence. She might not be the most powerful witch in the suburbs, but enchantment is a rare skill, and her ability to bake with magic is even rarer. …
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2017 End of Year Wrap-Up
There are still 4 days left in 2017, but I'm going to go ahead and post my wrap-up for 2017 now. I'm going to close out the year trying to finish up the 8 books I'm in the middle of (some that I started way back in the beginning of the year!) That way I can start …
Book Review: The Switch by Lynsay Sands
Book Review: The Switch by Lynsay SandsRating: 4 StarsPublished November 26th 2013 by HarperAudio (first published 1999)Summary: When they first met Lord Jeremy William Radcliffe, Charlie and her twin sister, Elizabeth were escaping from their uncle-taking turns acting the young gentleman to avoid detection. But Charlie couldn’t help falling head over heels-and out of a …
Down the TBR Hole #3
Another installment of the meme (challenge?) from Lisa at Lost in a Story.Shanghai Girls by Lisa SeeI got rid of the other Lisa See book I had on my to read shelf, so I'm going to keep this one. It looks like it had better ratings, and it still sounds pretty interesting to me. Decision: …
Book Review: Deck the Halls with Love (The Lost Lords of Pembrook #2.5) by Lorraine Heath
Book Review: Deck the Halls with Love (The Lost Lords of Pembrook #2.5) by Lorraine HeathRating: 3.5 StarsPublished December 18th 2012 by Avon Impulse Summary: Christmas is a time for miracles … and second chances at love. In her dazzling first Season, Lady Meredith Hargreaves gave her heart to Alistair Wakefield, the Marquess of Chetwyn, …
Book Review: I Will: A Christmas Novella (Capitol Theatre #2.5) by Lisa Kleypas
Book Review: I Will: A Christmas Novella (Capitol Theatre #2.5) by Lisa KleypasRating: 3.5 Stars Published December 13th 2016 by Avon Impulse (first published October 11th 2016) Summary: Andrew, Lord Drake, has been cut out of his father’s will because of his dissolute manner of living. To be reinstated, Andrew decides to pretend that he has …
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Book Review: Once Upon a Winter’s Eve (Spindle Cove #1.5) by Tessa Dare
Book Review: Once Upon a Winter's Eve (Spindle Cove #1.5) by Tessa DareRating: 4 StarsPublished December 10th 2016 by CreateSpace (first published November 15th 2011)Summary: Some wallflowers bloom at night... A Spindle Cove NovellaViolet Winterbottom is a quiet girl. She speaks six languages, but seldom raises her voice. She endured bitter heartbreak in perfect silence. …
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Top 5 Tuesday: Top 5 Books I Want for Christmas
I found this fun Top 5 Tuesday prompt on Spine Cracker's Blog, and it's hosted by Bionic Book Worm. I thought this sounded fun, and I am now following Bionic Book Worm for future prompts for Top 5 Tuesday in 2018. I can't say I will always participate, but when the topic feels relevant I …
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Guest Post: Peekaboo’s Corner: The Ripped Bodice Holiday Bags
Today, I am so pleased to bring you a guest post by my very good friend, whom we shall call Peekaboo. This is the Newsies nickname I gave her back the in the days that I wrote Newsies fanfiction. (Yes, friends, this was a thing. Glory in it, for it is good.) Anyhoo, Peekaboo will …
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Elley the Book Otter 