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Hi! My name is Margot. My blog is about the things I love to do. That could be what I'm reading, places we visit, my family, food, or whatever else is happening. I hope you'll stay and visit a while.
Contact me by email: joyfullyretired (at) gmail (dot) com.
What I’m Reading Gods In Alabama
Sizzle
Poems by Emily Dickinson
Read-A-Longs Clarissa
My Book Rating System A = Excellent in every way
B = Very good story
C = Good/Average
D = Poor
F = So Bad I couldn't finish it
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Author: Vanetta Chapman Publisher: Zondervan, October 1, 2011 Genre: Amish, Mystery My Rating: B+ I like to read an occasional Amish novel, although lately I’m on an Amish roll. They are usually a good clean, non-complicated story with a background of faith. Falling to Pieces is all of that and then some. There are some [...]
I’m not sure why I haven’t read one of Harlan Coben’s books before but, I saw an audiobook of his at the library prior to the Read-A-Thon and decided to try it. It was just right for the Read-A-Thon. I had chicken-duty and other chores that day, so it made a good accompaniment. There were [...]
As I’ve mentioned before, I like Mickey Haller. He’s Michael Connelly‘s favorite defense attorney. He might be just a notch above slimy but he’s smart and knows how to fight and manipulate a legal case in favor of his clients. Plus, he’s fun to follow. In The Fifth Witness, we find that Mickey has been [...]
Author: Connie Briscoe Publisher: Grand Central, 2011 Genre: Women’s Literature Format: Hard Cover Source: The publisher for TLC Book Tours I’ve read two of Connie Briscoe’s previous books, Sisters and Lovers and Sisters and Husbands (link to my review). I thoroughly enjoyed both. Ms. Briscoe brings to life characters that are original and believable. They have [...]
Two years ago, while visiting my daughter Candice in Portland, she took me on a Food Truck Tour. I was amazed at the quality and creativity on the part of the owners of these mobile restaurants. Most of the best ones are owned and managed by well-trained young chefs. They are so popular that their [...]
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What You’ll Find On My Blog: *Book Reviews Click the button to go to my 2012 Book List
2012 CHALLENGES:
- Library books: 13/30
- Agatha Christie: 31/87
- American Battle of Prizes: 2/3
- British Battle of Prizes: 2/3
- European Challengwe: 0/5
- Foodies Read 2: 5/20
- What’s In A Name 5: 0/6
- Classics: 3/50
- Persephone: 0/3
- Virago: 0/3
Total books read: 37
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