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Favorite Children’s Books by Age
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Favorite Children’s Books by Age

From our couch to yours…some of our favorite books!  (which grew as the kids saw what I was doing) We recently had some new books delivered and my kids were so excited. It warmed my heart so much to see and share in their excitement for the new books as I love, and get excited...

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Mid Eastern Reading Recommends

[Never Claimed To Be A Photographer] Multiple people have recommended that I read the New York Times Best Seller “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. However, I have to admit I’ve begun with some trepidation and am not very far into Mortenson’s inspirational tale. While the gist of the story...

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Teen Carrie Love!

Before we get to the really exciting stuff, I want to recommend “Happiness Sold Separately” by Lolly Winston. Great book that explores real and raw emotions as the characters wander through infertility, marriage, temptation, etc. Very good but respectful transition…. I most recently finished reading “The Carrie Diaries” by Candace Bushnell and ohmygosh I absolutely...

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“The Help” and More

I know it’s been awhile but I’ve been busy. First and foremost I have a huge recommendation for Kathryn Stockett‘s “The Help”. It’s no wonder why book clubs across America are raving about it. “The Help” is one of those precious gems that entertains while educating and enlightening. Stockett switches the narration between three very...

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Love for “Heart of the Matter”?

I was incredibly excited to hear about a new release from a favorite author of mine: Emily Giffin. I texted, BBMed, Tweeted and Facebooked about the fact that Ms. Giffin had a new book out, “Heart of the Matter”, that we all needed to promptly acquire and discuss. What do you know? Three of my...

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Elizabeth Gilbert Woos Me Again With “Committed”

I was, and still am, a huge fan of the author’s previous book “Eat, Pray, Love” (see note at end) and was beyond excited to hear she had another, follow-up, out on the shelves. I borrowed “Committed” from the library in an effort to save money, ha, and quickly realized I need to own a...

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Papa…Papa…Paparazzi

Do you hate the paparazzi for invading the lives of public people and celebrities? Or do you love them for the salacious gossip their stalking fuels in the media? In a society obsessed with celebrities, whom haven’t all garnered their fame by talent or achievement, the paparazzi play an intrusively integral role in exposing both...

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Symbols and Intrigue Galor: Dan Brown!

Have you read any of Dan Brown’s novels?? If you haven’t, you should. Right away. There’s been some controversy surrounding his work in the past but I think regardless of personal religious beliefs, or lack thereof, they are indisputably interesting and SO good! The Da Vinci Cody & Angels and Demons Years ago I read...