Tag: book review
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A Dozen Books Set in Bookshops
I love bookshops. My first job out of college was my dream job (except it didn’t pay enough to live on) at a large bookstore in an old building. It smelled like books, and the wooden floors creaked. I learned to find and recommend books in every section of the store. We were allowed to…
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Top Hist Fic Picks October 2022
This post first appeared on PaperLanternWriters.com October is when the fall season really takes hold for me. It’s a month of orange and black and brown, scary movies (which I don’t like), small candy bars, and cool wind. Not too many scary stories in the new releases this month, but there are several that promise…
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Top Hist Fic Picks for August 2022
This post first appeared on paperlanternwriters.com Even though August has become a back-to-school month, for me it’s always been about long hot days by the pool, ocean, or lake. I always lay in the sun and read, then swam to cool off, then more reading. Now I know better than to spend too much time…
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Glassblower Trilogy
As you may know, I am a sucker for gorgeous covers. That’s why I initially picked up The Glassblower by Petra Durst-Benning. To date, I have read all ten of her books. I just finished rereading this trilogy and enjoyed it just as much the second time. The Glassblower Trilogy follows a family in the…
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Top Hist Fic Picks for July 2022
This blog first appeared on paperlanternwriters.com July is my birthday month, and this year I turn 65. It’s a significant number. I don’t feel 65 years old, though, so that’s a blessing! A summer birthday is a great thing because whenever you see something you want as a gift, either Christmas or your birthday is…