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BookWhimsy: "Don't Quit Your Daydream"
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Don't Quit Your Daydream". I will be blogging this year about the books I read to complete my 2014 Challenge, but for now a quick review of my 2013 list. Or rather, a few that I recommend. My rating: 5 of 5 stars. By Toni Morrison - One of the best books, best written books, I've ever read. Definitely recommend. Read it.now. Seriously. Catcher in the Rye. By Ernest Cline - Int...
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BookWhimsy: "Love At First Page...Sometimes."
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Saturday, January 11, 2014. Love At First Page.Sometimes.". Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? And if she can - will she? Darkly comic, startlingly poignant, and utterly original - this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best. Sounds pretty interesting, right? And it is.now. 132 pages in. Is love at first sight-a whirlwind rel...
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BookWhimsy: July 2010
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Saturday, July 31, 2010. My top 5 places to get books.cheap. I got up early today so I could check out some local yard sales. In the hot Texas summer, it's best to get out as early as possible. On my limited budget, my goal is to find really good deals for really low prices. I almost always come home with a good find (Today's deal of the day? Ladies Gucci watch for $2.00! 1) My local library. These indiv...
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BookWhimsy: January 2014
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Saturday, January 11, 2014. Love At First Page.Sometimes.". Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to save the world from its inevitable destiny? And if she can - will she? Darkly comic, startlingly poignant, and utterly original - this is Kate Atkinson at her absolute best. Sounds pretty interesting, right? And it is.now. 132 pages in. Is love at first sight-a whirlwind rel...
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BookWhimsy: "The Coquette" by Hannah Webster Foster
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Sunday, August 29, 2010. The Coquette" by Hannah Webster Foster. Since this book was written in the late 18th century, you would think the story and situations may seem out of date. But, there is a reason these are called classics. Admittedly, I have never before heard of this author or this title, but then that's part of the purpose of education, correct? If you get a chance, take a peek. Miss Peregrine...
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BookWhimsy: Still Breathing...
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Sunday, April 3, 2011. I'm still here, still breathing, and still reading! I graduate in December and hopefully will be teaching soon after. I plan to pick up on my reading and book reviews again this summer while I'm off work. In the meantime, I am going to try and check in at least on Sundays. Before you know what kindness really is. You must lose things,. Feel the future dissolve in a moment. How he t...
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BookWhimsy: "It Will All Work Out in the End"
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Saturday, April 20, 2013. It Will All Work Out in the End". I'm not quite at the end, but I can see it working out now (and quite nicely, thank you very much). Instead of only being able to do what I have to do, I now have time to do the things I want to do.including this blog. So far, I'm good.I happen to like superheroes, vampires, and dystopian societies. Or was that yesterday? View my complete profile.
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BookWhimsy: April 2013
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Saturday, April 20, 2013. It Will All Work Out in the End". I'm not quite at the end, but I can see it working out now (and quite nicely, thank you very much). Instead of only being able to do what I have to do, I now have time to do the things I want to do.including this blog. So far, I'm good.I happen to like superheroes, vampires, and dystopian societies. Or was that yesterday? View my complete profile.
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BookWhimsy: Last of the New Releases for August
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Mostly a blog about the books in my life, with a little reflection and pop culture thrown in for fun. Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Last of the New Releases for August. I go there and click on New Releases, and then choose Hardcover books. This prevents the site from showing me books that have been out a while in hardcover, but are newly released in paperback. I then peruse the list and pick the ones that grab my attention. Now I just wish I had time to read them all! I think Tiger's are beautiful animals, a...
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