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Top Ten Books to Make You Laugh

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Thistle

I’m not a huge comedy person, but when an author does it right, I really enjoy it. These books got it perfect: Cold Comfort Farm by Stella Gibbons Carry On by Rainbow Rowell the Nursery Crimes books by Jasper Fforde … Continue reading →

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Top Books for Readers Who Explore Diversity

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Thistle

Diversity is very important to me, and so for today’s Top Ten topic, I’d like to post far more than ten wonderful books that highlight different kinds of diversity, for readers looking to branch out of their typical reading. Included below … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Learned About Single Momhood

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Thistle

The biggest issue with your spouse working for a company in another state is the potential time spent in that other state. For the second time this year, Jason just got home from a week in Nashville. From Easter until … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of…a writer and SAHM (on spring break)

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Thistle

A Day in the Life is an event hosted by Trish at Love, Laughter, and a Touch of Insanity. She’s posted this for the last couple years, though this is my first participating. Honestly, I wasn’t really thinking I’d participate … Continue reading →

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Classics That Fooled Me

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Thistle

It’s been awhile since there’s been a Top Ten topic that I could really participate in, so I thought I’d do a book-list of my own this week! While I’ve not really read many classics over the last few years, … Continue reading →

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BBAW: Me in Five Books

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Thistle

It’s time!! Book Blogger Appreciation Week is back, and it’s finally time to dive into the festivities! Day 1: Introduce yourself by telling us about five books that represent you as a person or your interests/lifestyle. First off, let me take … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Love-Moments

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Thistle

Today is a Valentine’s-themed freebie, so I decided to focus on my favorite moments of love and compassion in friendship. Some of the following is romantic, but I included a few non-romantic love moments as well. In no particular order: … Continue reading →

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Top Historic and Futuristic Settings

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Thistle

Originally when I read today’s topic, I thought I’d focus solely on futuristic settings. Then, going through some of my favorite books, I realized I had quite as many historic settings that I love in them, despite not really reading … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Unusual Characters

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Thistle

I love when characters break the mold and don’t quite fit the normal parameters you see in books. Here are my favorites of them: 1. Rochester from Jane Eyre – Rochester remains to this day one of my favorite fictional … Continue reading →

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Top Ten 2016 Bookish Resolutions

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Thistle

As I said in my last Wellness Wednesday post, I don’t feel great about making solid goals or plans for this year. It’s really time for me to take the pressure off. Having said that, I do have some resolutions … Continue reading →

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