Category Archives: Books

Ten books every girl should read in her 20′s

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Read them again if you’re in your 40′s; they will make twice as much sense. Find the collection of worthy reads here. Related articles Top Ten Best Bookish Memories (23) (moonlightlibrary.wordpress.com)

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It’s about how you smell.

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

I have a stack of books sitting on the coffee table.  I’ve accumulated a themed collection of have reads, 1/2 reads, and must reads.  My most recent literary loves include, The Art of Racing in the Rain, Marley & Me, and currently, Comet’s Tale.  … Continue reading →

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Slam that Door.

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

My next read will hit the book shelves September 4th; it’s a natural follow-up to the #1 New York Times best seller, ‘The Happiness Project”  by Gretchen Rubin. I plan to head to Barnes & Noble to grab, “Happier at … Continue reading →

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“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” Haruki Murakami

Posted on August 16, 2012 by

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25 Things To Do With Your Books When You Get A Kindle

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

The Simple Plan:   Head to Barnes & Noble, drink too much coffee, get these report cards finished. The Reality: Wandering the web, occasionally glancing up from Facebook and WordPress.  The Discovery? There are more islands here promoting the Nook than there … Continue reading →

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21 Things That Will be Obsolete in 2020 | MindShift

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

So, I am all set with #1.   Agree completely. I don’t want to accept #8.  I will continue to fight the trend. Hoping #21 will mean less paperwork!  Please. 21 Things That Will be Obsolete in 2020 | MindShift. Related articles … Continue reading →

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Fiction, Fantasy, or Current Reality?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by

 

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It’s not Corny, it’s Life as it Should Be.

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

A favorite book,  a timeless story.

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“I’ve Always felt Almost Human”

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

Our daughter, Lisa, often recommends novels that become favorites on the bookshelf. Her recent suggestion is our current read. The Art of Racing in the Rain. Watch the clip. Read the book. Share the story… Visit your local animal shelter … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Books.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by

“If you take a book with you on a journey,…an odd thing happens: The book begins collecting your memories.  And forever after you have only to open that book to be back where you first read it. It will all … Continue reading →

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