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A Wreath of Snow by Liz Curtis Higgs

Is anyone else ready for snow? I love fall but I’m getting ready for that first snow…and all the snows to follow. Curling up with this book – where it snows most of the book – may have influenced that...

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Against the Tides Review

Every once in awhile, you discover a book that you simply can’t put down. I read a quote once that said something along the lines of, “Yesterday was a lost day – all thanks to a book.” Last Saturday...

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Twice a Bride by Mona Hodgson Review

When I start something, I like to finish it. That is especially true when I start a book series because I want to see what happens to all the characters. Twice a Bride by Mona Hodgson is the final...

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A Perfect Word Review & Giveaway

Update: This giveaway is now closed.  I finally sat down this weekend to finish a book that I had been slowly making my way through. It is titled A Perfect Word for Every Occasion by Liz Duckworth. I...

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Not Captured by Captured by Grace

In an attempt to tie up lose ends and start the new year right, I have a book review to share. This has been a long time in coming, but I’m going to write this. I received a copy of Captured by Grace:...

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The Year of 2012 in Books

Well, I did it! I actually did! I read 97 books in 2010, and 98 books in 2011. This year, I was determined to read at least 100 books. I am excited to share my final book total for the year and say...

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My 2013 Reading Plan

It’s a new year with new books to read! Oh, I am excited! I read a lot of great books in 2012 and am excited to read many more in 2013. My goal for this year is to read more than 120 books. I’m a fast...

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A Kingsbury Collection Review

I ended the old year and started the new one by reading a series of three books by Karen Kingsbury. It had been years since I read anything by Karen Kingsbury, so I decided it was time to do so again....

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My Favorite Frugal Book Reviews

I read a lot, and next to fiction, my favorite books to read are frugal books that will give me new ideas for ways to save money. About once a month, I try to share a frugal book review with you, my...

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Echoes by Robin Jones Gunn Review

When I was in junior high, my friend Allison introduced me to Robin Jones Gunn with her Christy Miller series. She and I read the entire series – and thoroughly enjoyed them. To this day, I have such...

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Sisterchicks in Gondolas Review

Ah, Robin. Last week, I read from her Glenbrooke series, and this week, I read from her Sisterchicks series. Once again, I found that Robin spoke to my heart in this book. What a talented lady!...

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Gazelles, Baby Steps and 37 Other Things…

I started my Saturday morning by reading this short book that I picked up from the library. It was my funny, frugal read of the month. Yes, I just said funny and frugal in the same sentence. Let me...

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The Tutor’s Daughter by Julie Klassen

Awhile back, my mother-in-law gave me a book by Julie Klassen and told me I was going to love her. She must know me well because I have quickly fallen in love with several books by Julie Klassen. For...

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Another Book Review: Wishing on Willows

I hope you all don’t ever tire of reading my book reviews. I won’t be offended if you skip by them. It’s my frugal way of getting new free books to read! I get to read all these new books for free and...

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The Good Life for Less Frugal Book Review

I like reading new frugal books. Even though I find some of the advice repeats, I can always glean something new from a good frugal book. The best thing is that each time I read a book on frugality /...

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Unbreakable by Nancy Mehl Review

I’m going to start this book review with a disclaimer. This might have been one of the most unique Amish books that I have yet to read. Well, it’s about the Mennonites, but they are similar to the...

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Be CentsAble Book Review

This month, I read a frugal book that has been on my list since last year. Over  the span of a couple days, I sat down and read Be CentsAble: How to Cut Your Household Budget in Half by Chrissy Pate...

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Take a Chance on Me Book Review

I did a lot of reading over Spring Break and one of my favorites was this new release by Susan May Warren. Take a Chance on Me was an enthralling story that captured me from the beginning to the end....

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One Glorious Ambition Book Review

I have always loved reading fiction books. However, in the last years, I’ve found myself reading more and more non-fiction. Is that because I’m getting older, or is just because I’ve learned how much...

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A Noble Groom by Jody Hedlund Review

I think I’ve discovered a new favorite author. Jody Hedlund. I’ve now read all four books that she has published – and each one keeps getting better. Her latest book, A Noble Groom, might be my...

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