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Monthly Archives: May 2015

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Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin #BookReview

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 30, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 24, 2015

Book: Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin Genre: Self-help Publisher: 2012 Publication date: 2012 Pages: 273 Source: Purchased Summary: Happier at Home describes Gretchen Rubin’s second attempt at a happiness project — the first recorded in her bestseller, The Happiness … Continue reading →

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Mr. Turner #FilmReview #BriFri

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 29, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Welcome to British Isles Friday! British Isles Friday is a weekly event for sharing all things British — reviews, photos, opinions, trip reports, guides, links, resources, personal stories, interviews, and research posts. Join us each Friday to link your British-themed … Continue reading →

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Elemental Blessings series by Sharon Shinn #BookReview

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 28, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 24, 2015

Book: Troubled Waters and Royal Airs by Sharon Shinn Genre: Fiction Publisher: Ace Books Publication date: 2010 and 2013 Pages: 312 and 257 Source: Purchased e-books Summary: Troubled Waters and Royal Airs are the first two books of what, I imagine will … Continue reading →

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Readers’ Workouts — May 26

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 26, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 26, 2015

Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where book lovers share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges. I met one of my goals already this month! I hardly ever meet my goals more than a day or two ahead of … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading (and Reviewing)

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 25, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 25, 2015

My Review-a-thon was successful! Here’s my list: Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin (scheduled for Saturday) Sundown Towns by James W. Loewen (scheduled for June 1) Two “Elemental Blessings” novels by Sharon Shinn (scheduled for Thursday) Doodle Revolution by Sunni … Continue reading →

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Syllabus by Lynda Barry #BookReview

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 24, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Book: Syllabus by Lynda Barry Genre: Creativity Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly Publication date: 2014 Pages: 200 Source: Library Summary: Syllabus looks and feels just like a composition book, the space that Professor Lynda encourages her students to use for awareness and … Continue reading →

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Review-a-thon

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 22, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 25, 2015

I’m so behind on my reviews, right now! I either need to read slower or write faster. I’m hoping that a nice, long, holiday Review-a-Thon will help me make some progress. Here are the details from Brianna, The Book Vixen: … Continue reading →

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The Archers #SoapOpera #BriFri

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 22, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMarch 21, 2018

Welcome to British Isles Friday! British Isles Friday is a weekly event for sharing all things British — reviews, photos, opinions, trip reports, guides, links, resources, personal stories, interviews, and research posts. Join us each Friday to link your British-themed … Continue reading →

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Readers’ Workouts

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 19, 2015 by Joy Weese MollMay 18, 2015

Welcome to Readers’ Workouts, the weekly event where book lovers share workout stories, goals, successes, and challenges. I had an all-day business trip yesterday, but I managed 15 minutes of stretching when I got home. That felt good after spending … Continue reading →

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David Whitehouse ~a Legacy interview~ #30Authors

Joy's Book Blog Posted on May 16, 2015 by Joy Weese MollApril 20, 2015

As I mentioned yesterday, I have two spots on the tour for the anthology, Legacy, a book published by Velvet Morning Press after being inspired by the 30 Authors project hosted by The Book Wheel. Yesterday, was my review. Today, I’m honored … Continue reading →

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