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Books & Tea (+Giveaway)

March 17, 2022 By Karen Witemeyer

One of my favorite ways to relax is with a hot cup of tea and a good book. A comfy chair and some fuzzy socks add to the coziness. In 2019, my daughter and I visited Victoria, BC and while there, I fell in love with Murchie's Tea, a shop that has been in operation since 1894. My history-loving soul adores the idea of sipping a brew my characters could have enjoyed! I found this wonderful … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, Tea

Some Bookish Quotes + Giveaway

March 10, 2022 By Cara Putman

Next week is spring break at Purdue, and I can't wait to get started writing my next novella. This has been a crazy, busy semester, and I'm eager to pick up my pen or put my fingers to the keyboard and start creating. Up first are two novellas in collections that I have signed or am about to sign the contracts for. Both will be set during World War II, and I am so excited to return to my favorite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, Charles Dickens, CS Lewis, Jane Austen

Is Your TBR Pile Groaning?

February 24, 2022 By Cara Putman

There are so many good books coming out this year. There are already so many wonderful choices for your reading pleasure. Last time I was on here, I posted about my friend Sarah Sundin's latest novel Until Leaves Fall in Paris. Today I thought I'd share four more I'm excited about. Three I've already read, and one is waiting patiently on my to be read pile. Let's dig in! I wanted to start … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: cara putman, Kelly Irvin, Lynn Blackburn, reading, Sarah Ladd, Toni Shiloh

Reading Challenge Accepted

February 23, 2022 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, I recently shared that I’m starting a Reading Challenge for 2022. I’m going to read one book a month—all recommended by my lovely readers. I was floored with all the fabulous suggestions. Thank you all so very much! It was super hard to keep the titles to just 12 but here are the ones I chose. All the rest of the awesome suggestions are in my TBR pile, and I’ll be excited for the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: amreading, Reading Challenge

What does “really liked” mean?

February 19, 2022 By Robin Lee Hatcher

As a reader, I love Goodreads. I especially love seeing the reviews by my friends because that often means I discover books I wouldn’t have read otherwise. But I am also an author, and I have struggled with putting ratings on books. So for a long time, I only rated my 5 star reads. All other books, many of which I loved, got a review but no rating. The problem with that is, I don’t get an … [Read more...]

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