Category: Books

Almond Candy — chrispavesic

Almond Candy — chrispavesic

Chris Pavesic brings together two of my favorite things in this blog post. A delightfully simple almond candy recipe along with an excerpt of the book  Can't Stop the Music*, both by authors C.D. Hersh. This is the co-author team of Catherine & Donald Hersh, high school sweethearts who write separately and together. What unique books they have written. I am sure you will soon find more books from the Soul Mate Tree series* in my future reading list posts. Let me know in […]

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I recommend 10 picture books every adult should read | Penn & Paper

I recommend 10 picture books every adult should read | Penn & Paper

I love a good book with the potential for learning as well as entertaining. I recommend 10 picture books every adult should read by Chelsea Pennington of Penn & Paper. It serves that purpose quite well. Please take a look at the post & maybe give a book or two a try. I love Prudence the Part-time Cow.  You will probably find several of these in my future reading lists. "Even when you're "grown up," you still have a lot to learn. […]

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The Miracle of Reading — Myths of the Mirror

The Miracle of Reading — Myths of the Mirror

Reading with my grandchildren has far surpassed the joy I received from reading with my children. I did not expect this. Perhaps it's because as grandparents we appreciate life so much more now or maybe it's simply because we are not quite as rushed as we once were. Where before one part of the mind was always on household chores, meal planning, and schedules, now it's possible to simply enjoy the pleasure of a child curled up on your lap […]

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August 2018 Reading List

August 2018 Reading List

Welcome to the August 2018 Reading List! The August 2018 reading list is chock full of excellent books from romances to business and planners to toddler books. It has been hot...very hot, here in the midwest. Therefore, there has been little cooking & cleaning accomplished. If I wasn't in the pool, I was probably by the fan with a cold drink and my ipad mini in my hand. I read almost exclusively on the ipad now. I read so much […]

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Generations… #flash fiction — Sue Vincent's Daily Echo

Generations… #flash fiction — Sue Vincent's Daily Echo

I've been reading & writing a lot of flash fiction lately. This post by Sue Vincent epitomizes "flash fiction" to me. It has mystery, human emotion, a twist at the end. So much packed into a tiny story. If you enjoy flash fiction and in particular this story, let me know. Read & enjoy!! Gina [socialpug_tweet tweet="I loved this bit of flash fiction by Sue Vincent. Are you a fan of this type of story? Anything short enough to read […]

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July Reading Round Up – Dining with Donald

July Reading Round Up – Dining with Donald

I am sharing a blog post from one of my readers today. July Reading Round Up - Dining with Donald  is a reading list presented from a little different perspective & genre than what I usually read. I hope you enjoy it. Gina Posts may contain affiliate links.  July Reading Round Up This month the reading has been heavy on the detective fiction. I am doing some interesting food reading, but that will most likely end up either as individual […]

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