Monthly Archives: February 2012

Julia’s Child is a must read for mom’s trying to do it all

Charming is the word that comes to mind when I think about “Julia’s Child” by Sarah Pinneo post read.  Julia Barnes is a mom, wife and mompreneur that hatched an idea for a company based on food options she could not … Continue reading

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A novel that spans three decades that will take hold of your heart till its end

Duncan Jepson the author of ALL THE FLOWERS IN SHANGHAI should be awarded praise for his ability to walk in the shoes of Feng, a Chinese girl, in 1930s Shanghai.  This novel was profoundly sad from start to finish, but the writing was so beautiful … Continue reading

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Janet Evanovich and Dorien Kelly collaborate on LOVE IN A NUTSHELL

Oh it is always such a struggle to pick up a new book as I am often not done lingering over the previous read.  Upon hearing my dilemma, my hubby pulled out this Valentine’s Day treat a few days early, LOVE … Continue reading

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A romantic tale that is a perfect Valentine’s Day Read

Don’t let the title THE CHRISTMAS WEDDING put you off this charming story by James Patterson and Richard DiLallo. It can be picked up any day of the year and as this is Valentine’s day why not sprinkle a little love in your … Continue reading

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A true indie treasure is Isabel Wolff

This is my second Isabel Wolff read, the first was A VINTAGE AFFAIR, https://poofbooks.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/its-a-vintage-wonderful-read/.  After reading A VINTAGE AFFAIR I stalked Wolff’s publicist at Bantam to secure a review copy of THE VERY PICTURE OF YOU. Both of these books start … Continue reading

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