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Happy End of Summer!

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In 2020, our family (like many of you) had to put big vacation plans on hold due to Covid. Instead, we did a couple of shorter trips. I’d hoped 2021 would allow us to move forward with a bigger vacation. But this year, my twins graduated from college. With one starting grad school and one getting a new job, we couldn’t find a block of time that worked for everyone to take a trip. So . . . … [Read more...]

Three Perks of Working for a Food Truck (and an e-book up for grabs!)

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I'm delighted to welcome author Emily Conrad to the blog today! She's been a supportive and encouraging presence in Christian reading/writing circles for years and her second novel has just released. She's kindly offering a giveaway copy to one of you, so be sure to scroll down for details on how to enter. Congrats, Emily! - Becky A man with a walkie talkie and a staff T-shirt approached to … [Read more...]

Some of my Recent Reading Recommendations

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So far this year I've read 90 books, so I thought I'd take some time today to share my favorite recent reads. These books are from a variety of genres, so I hope you find something you like in the mix. These options are from several different genres. What have you read likely that you've loved? Denise Hunter is always a good choice when you're in the mood for a contemporary romance, and … [Read more...]

Thankful for Bookstores

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Last week, I attended the Christian Product Expo (CPE) near St. Louis, MO, flying for the first time since the pandemic began. (Sigh… Traveling isn’t the pleasure it used to be, but I was grateful for uneventful flights.) CPE is a trade show where booksellers learn about new products, order inventory, and receive training and inspiration to continuing doing their jobs, often during trying … [Read more...]

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