Tag: bookofthemonth
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Big Time.
A short critique of Meg Elison’s Big Girl and other works Hooray! Snap actually finished a book! (smiles contentedly) And I am very pleased with this one! In fact, I think I’ve found a new writer to love! Which, of course, means more books to add to my ever-growing list. But so be it. ‘Cuz…
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Ball Dropped, Yo.
Umm, how is it the end of May already? Woah. Normally I would be excited to draft up the latest Book-of-the-Month post, but, um. . . Snap dropped the ball, yo. I know! (she shrinks away in shame, like a vampire repulsed by the sun) For whatever reason, I could not finish a book this…
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Kindred Spirits.
It’s Book-of-the-Month Day, yo! A short critique of L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables Good morning, Dear Reader! As usual, I intend to keep this review short and sweet. Very sweet. Because that is exactly how I would describe this absolutely lovely piece of literature. . . . I’m not really sure how this one…
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Girl, I Wanna Be Your Friend.
A short critique of Ash Ambirge’s The Middle Finger Project Good morning, Dear Reader! I hope this day finds you well: perhaps with an iced coffee before you, a furry friend at your ankles, and the comforting tick-tock of the cuckoo clock on the wall. Or maybe that’s just me. Anyway, it’s time for Book-of-the-Month…
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Curl on Up.
A short critique of Kate Jacobs’ The Friday Night Knitting Club Greetings, Fellow Bookworms! Now that I’m back from my little hiatus, it’s time to resume our Book-of-the-Month feature. It’s true, since my last BOTM post (August) I’ve read about six books and counting (go me!). So while I usually just focus on my most…
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A Delightful Little Surprise.
A short critique of Liane Moriarty’s Big Little Lies I’m not gonna lie, Dear Reader. I bought this book for two reasons: 1. It was in the discount bin. 2. Stephen King called it “A hell of a good book”. And, despite popular opinion of King, and the fact that IT might be his worst…
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Happy Habit-ing.
A short critique of Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before (2015) Hi friends! For my nonfictional read this past month I decided to explore the psychology behind habit formation in Gretchen Rubin’s Better Than Before. This book had been perched on my shelf for awhile, and as I found myself on…