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Have You Read The Birth House by Ami McKay?

Monica Parlee — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 16:46:36 +0000

The reading group I belong to chose, The Birth House by Ami McKay, as our book choice for October. Synopsis: The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter to be born in five generations of Rares. As a child in an isolated village in Nova Scotia, she is drawn to Miss Babineau, an […]

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Fall Re-Start of Book Club ~ See Our Choices for 2013-2014

Monica Parlee — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:11:23 +0000

Fall has arrived in all it’s magnificent glory! I had mentioned this in an earlier post, but I really do believe, fall is one of, if not my favourite season of the year. The air is crisp and clean with no trace of oppressive heat or bitter cold. Maybe it is just me, but I think the sun […]

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“Proof of Heaven” ~ Does Proof Exist?

Monica Parlee — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 16:30:46 +0000

Late one night a couple of weeks ago, I was surfing the Internet {no surprise to anyone…lol} and noticed a friend on Facebook asking for suggestions of a good book to read. Another friend of mine responded with, “…you have to read, Proof of Heaven, it’s amazing”. I Googled the book and found there are […]

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Reading Group Choices ~ 2012 – 2013 {and our Format Outline}

Monica Parlee — Mon, 01 Jul 2013 18:07:33 +0000

Each year we meet the last Monday in August to discuss our Reading Group schedule for the coming year. The way we usually work it is like this: We all come armed with a couple book choices, including a little bit about the books we would like to submit. We draw numbers, from 1 to […]

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The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom {Book Club Selection}

Monica Parlee — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:38:41 +0000

I have recently started reading The Kitchen House by fellow Canadian, Kathleen Grissom; it is our book club selection for the month of June. I have not yet finished reading it, but I can tell you this; I have it on my Kobo Arc and the first time I picked it up I read 40% of the book! […]

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~ CLOSED ~ Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage {Review & Giveaway}

Monica Parlee — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:20 +0000

I was recently given the opportunity to read and review the children’s book, Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage. It is wonderfully written by Howard Binkow and Reverend Ana and beautifully illustrated by Jeremy Norton; it is the newest book in the Howard B. Wigglebottom series. I’m familiar with the wonderful and free online animated series, and maybe I’m being old school, […]

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One Thousand White Women ~ Our Book Clubs Choice for February

Monica Parlee — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:44:42 +0000

Based on actual historical events, One Thousand White Women, written by Jim Fergus is the fictional story of May Dodd and a colorful assembly of pioneer women who, under the auspices of the U.S. government, travel to the western prairies in 1875 to intermarry among the Cheyenne Indians. The covert and controversial “Brides for Indians” program, launched by […]

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~ CLOSED ~ Attention Book Lovers – Win a $150 Barnes & Noble Gift Card {Can/US}

Monica Parlee — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:01:08 +0000

Are you an avid reader? Is there nothing you love more than to cozy up with a brand new book? In Tip Hero’s latest giveaway, we’re teaming up with a bunch of fabulous blogs to offer you the chance to expand your library. One lucky reader will be the winner of a $150 Barnes & Noble gift […]

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~ CLOSED ~ Edge of the Past Blog Tour featuring Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux {Excerpt & $25 Giveaway}

Monica Parlee — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 04:01:10 +0000

Welcome to the Edge of the Past Blog Tour featuring two books by author by Jennifer Comeaux. The first is an excerpt from Life on the Edge (Book 1) and the second is a summary of Edge of the Past (Book 2). Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux {BOOK 1} Nineteen-year-old Emily is new to pairs skating, but she and her partner […]

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Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen & Christmas at… {Book Blast & $50 Giveaway}

Monica Parlee — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:32 +0000

Book Blast ~ Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt […]

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