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I love learning people’s stories. It is one of the reasons I am in the profession that I am. Learning the steps a person had to take to achieve where they are in life, intrigues me. Historical memoirs and biographies allow for the audience to get an understanding of why the chain of events inContinue reading “Memoirs and Biographies”

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I love this time of year. Starting with Thanksgiving through the second week in January I am on that holiday high. Of course, I make time for reading and usually try to read at least one holiday themed book. This year my choice is Christmas at theContinue reading “Holiday Themed Books”

The difference between graphic novel and comic: They differ in the way they are published. Comics usually come with a paper cover, while novels usually come with a more rustic cover. The graphic novel contains a complete story from beginning to end, but the comics come in series and are published every week, month, orContinue reading “Graphic Novels and Comics”

The Murder 101 series by Maggie Barbieri has become one of my favorite series. I came across this series when the first book, Murder 101, was available for free through Audible. It is definitely a cozy mystery, so lighthearted with romance and mystery. This series follows college professor Alison Bergeron and it all starts whenContinue reading “Murder 101”

A lot of readers would love their favorite book or series made into a movie. Seeing their favorite character come to life. However, a movie is usually two and a half hours. That is not enough time to bring the entire story to life. The producers usually must cut parts out to make it fitContinue reading “Books made into movies”

I want to start by saying that Jennifer Weiner is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy her characters and plots. She builds characters that feel real and that have flaws just like the rest of us. The stories are nicely paced and do not feel forced at any point. That Summer was told fromContinue reading “Review of That Summer by Jennifer Weiner”

Audio books. Some folks do not count these as truly reading a book. Others find it easier than reading a book because they can have it on their phone, and it is more accessible. Outside of audio books, e-readers and e-books are also popular. E-readers were once extremely popular when they first came out. ItContinue reading “Audio books and E-books”

One of the hardest parts of finishing a book is choosing the next one to read. It usually takes me about 20 minuets to decided. Sometimes I reading a series and then the next book is easy to chose, but not if I need to break up it up so I don’t get tired ofContinue reading “What to read?”

I am an avid reader. I enjoy all genre of book. I have my own library within my house. In my free time I love to browse bookstores to add to my collection, research books that I want to read, attend author signings, catalog and organize my books and of course read. I love talkingContinue reading “Introduction”