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#472 ~ The Mirrored World

19 Sep By 8 Comments

The Mirrored World by Debra Dean Published by: HarperCollins Published on: August 28, 2012 Page Count: 256 Genre: Historical Fiction My Reading Format: eGalley provided by the publisher for consideration Available Formats: Hardcover, eBook, and Audiobook My Review A great fire brought Dasha’s cousins Xenia, Nadya into her family home to live with her as [...]

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#433 ~ My New American Life

14 Jun By 4 Comments

My New American Life by Francine Prose Published by: HarperCollins Published on: May 8, 2012 (reprint) Page Count: 336 Genre: Fiction My Reading Format: ARC sent to me by the publisher for consideration Available Formats: Hardcover, paperback, eBook, and Audiobook   Today it is my great pleasure to be Francine Prose’s host on her TLC [...]

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#206 ~ Goldengrove

14 Oct By 14 Comments

Today it is my great pleasure to be Francine Prose’s host on her TLC Book Tour for her novel, Goldengrove.  I have enjoyed the reviews I’ve read along the way.  Please see the end of my review for a list of the blogs who are on this tour with me. I have a lot of fun [...]

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The Sunday Salon ~ Dog Days of Summer Selections & Winner

12 Jul By 11 Comments

Okay, today is July 12.  I promised to draw the winner for my initial Dog Days of Summer contest on July 4th.  I got sidetracked by the fireworks and news about my new niece Lawson (she’s a doll baby, BTW), and apparently it slipped my mind.  I’m back on the ball today! To refresh your [...]

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#177 ~ Belong to Me ~ Review and Giveaway

4 Jul By 23 Comments

Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos Cornelia, a died in the wool city girl, moves with her gorgeous, oncologist husband Teo to the suburbs outside of Philadelphia. Unfortunately, her prejudices about suburban life become reality almost instantaneously. No sooner had the couple moved in to their new house that nosy, opinionated neighbors, led [...]

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The Dog Days of Summer

15 Jun By 30 Comments

I don’t know about where you live, but Southwestern Virginia has been hot and muggy (when it’s not raining) for the past week or so.  Summer has arrived and I’m sure that the heat and humidity will only intensify.  During this time, I’ve walked through the stickiness to the mailbox and found two books that [...]

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Announcing Winner of The Laws of Harmony

6 Jun By 2 Comments

Thanks to HarperCollins and TLC Book Tours, I was able to hold a contest for a copy of The Laws of Harmony by Judith Ryan Hendricks.  I am pleased to announce that the winner is: Karen @ Planet Books! Congratulations, Karen!  Please send me your mailing address and I’ll forward it along.  I can’t wait [...]

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#159 ~ The Laws of Harmony ~ Book Tour and Giveaway

4 May By 26 Comments

Today it is my pleasure to serve as Judith Ryan Hendricks’ hostess on her The Laws of Harmony blog tour organized by TLC Book Tours.  What a great way to kick off the week!  Since I had already received a copy of this novel from Audrey at HarperCollins (thank you!), I get to offer my book [...]

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May Selection ~ The Firemaster’s Mistress

29 Apr By 11 Comments

May promises to be another great month for the Historical Fiction Lovers Book Club!  This month we’ll be reading The Firemaster’s Mistress by Christie Dickason. This novel takes place during the reign of James I of England, who is Elizabeth I‘s heir.  It’s story revolves around the Gunpowder Plot masterminded by Guy Fawkes.  While browsing [...]

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HFL Book Club April Selection ~ A Silent Ocean Away

28 Mar By 8 Comments

In April, the Historical Fiction Lovers Book Club, the club I administer on Facebook, will be reading A Silent Ocean Away, the first part of the Colette Trilogy written by sister Deb and Val Gantt under the psydonym DeVa Gantt. I just finished A Silent Ocean Away: Colette’s Dominion this afternoon and thought it was wonderful. Once [...]

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