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Waiting On Wednesday : At the Existentialist Cafe

Waiting On Wednesday : At the Existentialist Cafe

Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. At the Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell Publication Date: March 1, 2016 Add to Goodreads  Pre-order at Amazon From the best-selling author of How to Live, a spirited account of one of the twentieth century’s […]

Posted February 10, 2016 by Whitney in Waiting on wednesday / 1 Comment
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To WordPress or not to WordPress

To WordPress or not to WordPress

To WordPress or not to WordPress, that is the question.  For the past year I have toyed with the idea of going self-hosted.  Although like all new ventures change is scary.  I have googled, researched and oogled the many plugins but haven’t been able pull the trigger just yet.  My cousin Maya, a fashion blogger […]

Posted February 8, 2016 by Whitney in Wordpress / 0 Comments
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Sunday Post #71

Sunday Post #71

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet […]

Posted February 7, 2016 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 0 Comments
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Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan

Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan

First Impressions Nancy Horan once again brings life to a woman behind a famous man. In Under the Wide and Starry Sky Fanny Osbourne is drawn vividly with a tapestry of a story to tell. Impressions While Reading What I liked about Robert Louis Stevenson and Fanny’s courtship was that not only did they value […]

Posted February 4, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 3 Comments
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Cold Betrayal by J.A. Jance

Cold Betrayal by J.A. Jance

First Impressions Cold Betrayal by J.A. Jance is the second Ali Reynolds novel I have read and like a good wine the series gets better with age. Impressions While Reading I thought the subject matter of polygamy, while maybe not original, was well established with an intricate web of action. Certain aspects were a little […]

Posted February 2, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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Month In Review: January 2016

Month In Review: January 2016

Books Reviewed: Strange Things that happened in the books I read A girl is kidnapped, a judge is murdered Favorite Book of January: The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress A Disappointing Read/ending: What Was Mine Most Surprising: Wake * Do you write a monthly wrap-up post?  How did you do this month?  Share with […]

Posted January 31, 2016 by Whitney in Monthly Review / 0 Comments
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Wake by Anna Hope

Wake by Anna Hope

First Impression Wake has a restrained power over the reader.  Anna Hope’s writing gives such love to the characters. She holds the reader’s breath with elegance. The Author also tackles a difficult subject with tenderness and unbridled strength. Impressions on the Characters All three characters were unique and could have been a novel on its […]

Posted January 28, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon

First Impressions Upon starting The Wife, the Maid and the Mistress by Ariel Lawhon I had no knowledge of the Joesph Crater disappearance. Therefore, I saw it as a work of fiction rather than analyzing it for historical accuracy. Almost immediately, I became engrossed in this mystery. I was invested in the women behind the […]

Posted January 27, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin

The Swans of Fifth Avenue by Melanie Benjamin

First Impressions I have always enjoyed Melanie Benjamin’s novels, as retellings and fictionalized accounts of famous persons has always been a soft spot of mine. Thus, I went a little fangirl when I saw Melanie Benjamin was coming out with a new novel. In the past, the novels had focused on a female lead, this […]

Posted January 26, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments
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What Are You Reading? 1/18/16

What Are You Reading? 1/18/16

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet up and share what you have been, are and about to be reading over the week.  It’s a great post to organise yourself. It’s an opportunity to visit and comment, and er… add to that ever growing TBR pile! So welcome in everyone. This […]

Posted January 18, 2016 by Whitney in What are you reading / 0 Comments
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