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I have reviewed many books over the years, and some reviews have been more interesting or fun to write than others. The below list were my favorites to write.
• Ada, or Ardor
• Choose Your Own Autobiography
• Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
• If Not, Winter
• Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
• The Kid Table
• Like Water for Chocolate
• Lolita
• The Monk
• The Night Circus
• Oathbringer
• Return of the Native
• Rhythm of War
• S
• Things Fall Apart
• The Unit
• The Woods Are Always WatchingCategories:
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Author Archives: Thistle
Winter Wear: Scarf Edition
I’ve moved to northern Wisconsin, and I have way too much yarn. It only makes sense that I create tons and tons of winter accessories to wear! Today’s post features scarves, shawls, and cowls that I’ve crocheted over the last few … Continue reading
The Girl with All the Gifts, by MR Carey (audio)
I don’t know when exactly this book came to my attention. It was released a few years back, but I only really remember hearing about it this year, when people started raving about it. I glanced at the GoodReads description … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Adult, Prose
Tagged atmospheric, audio, memorable, portentous, RIP-worthy, speculative
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Sunday Coffee – BrainMelt
Back in 2012, there was a time when I didn’t have a blog and was only putting book reviews up on Goodreads. Most of the time, those “reviews” were just a sentence or two about my feelings for a book. … Continue reading
Protected: Faking It & Finding It, by Cora Carmack
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Wellness Wednesday #32: Discipline
My original health and fitness journey began in earnest in 2011. I had drive and determination and a plan. I made specific goals in short term (daily/weekly) and long term and longer term. I studied and evaluated and generally threw … Continue reading
The Masquerading Magician, by Gigi Pandian (audio)
Since this is the second book in a series, I’m going to refrain from discussing the plot and simply refer back to the first book, The Accidental Alchemist, for anyone who is interested in storyline. In fact, I’m going to … Continue reading
Posted in 2016, Adult, Prose
Tagged audio, food, mini-review, RIP-worthy, speculative
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Sunday Coffee – One Week!
!!! Guys! I have news! Originally I thought for Sunday Coffee this week that I’d write about the upcoming Readathon and how I’ve been waffling whether or not to participate. I no longer have the choice now. I won’t be participating. … Continue reading
Winter Wear: Glove Edition
I’ve moved to northern Wisconsin, and I have way too much yarn. It only makes sense that I create tons and tons of winter accessories to wear! Today’s post features gloves and socks that I’ve crocheted over the last few months. … Continue reading
No One Knows, by JT Ellison (audio)
Aubrey’s husband disappeared five years ago. She was eventually exonerated after she was accused of murdering him, and her life has been a wreck ever since. On the day her husband is declared dead, a mysterious stranger shows up, and … Continue reading
The Zen Leaf 