Category: Book Reviews
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Children’s Books I Love: The Enchanted Forest Chronicles
Magical, marvelous, and laugh-out-loud funny, the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede captured my heart on the very first page of the first book. There are four books in the Enchanted Chronicles series: Dealing with Dragons, Searching for Dragons, Calling on Dragons, and Talking to Dragons. The first three follow the adventures of Princess…
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Wine and Words: Funky, Fizzy & Fun
Sip back and relax while we journey through tempestuous tales of wacky wines and nefarious novels. Now, not all the books discussed will be nefarious, nor all wine will be wacky, but they all will be tempting. My name is Shannon B., a.k.a The Shan. I work in our IT department. I have a background…
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Dystopian Futures in Octavia Butler’s Earthseed Trilogy
When it comes to dystopian fiction, Octavia Butler’s Earthseed trilogy holds a special place in my heart. Comprising Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Talents, and the posthumously published Parable of the Trickster, this series is a striking exploration of a future that feels both too real and unsettlingly different. Picture a world not…
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August is Happiness Happens Month
I think it’s safe to say that we all could use a little more happiness. I think it’s also safe to say that many folks are not entirely sure just how to go about it. We’re all working more than ever, prices are rising, weather is more extreme. Is there an actual roadmap to happiness?…
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