I’m a big Jane Austen fan. I love her books, movies, and I even love traveling to Jane Austen-ish places. But, I really love a Jane Austen tea party! It doesn’t have to be fancy with decorations or anything. Just some great food and yummy tea! If you’re feeling the same way, I’ve got some fabulous recipes for you to…
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It’s always fun to be part of a blog tour because you never know what kind of books will be offered up for you to read. Thank you to The Write Reads and Puffin Books for the opportunity to read and share my book review of The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar. If you enjoy magic, pirates and some…
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I love day trips! You are able to leave your worldly belongs back in your base city, and go explore the surrounding world in just a day. It’s a fun way to see more of an area! And London (or the London area) is such a great base city. There are so many fabulous places to explore that are worthy…
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In my quest to read more diversely this year, I came across Kwana Jackson’s books. More specifically, I came across Real Men Knit. What first appealed to me is the title. I’m a big fan of knitting and I typically enjoy books set in a knitting shop or that have something to do with knitting. So, right off, this sounded…
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It’s time for another Blog Tour with The Write Reads. I always enjoy being part of one of Dave’s blog tours. If you’re a fan of dystopian or time-travel romance, you’ll want to check this series out. DL Orton does a great job of setting the scene and pulling you in from the beginning. Summary When offered a one-way trip…
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For all my Harry Potter fans, or actually all my book-loving fans, out there! If you’re looking for something fun and unique to do, check out these Harry Potter Christmas ornaments. I found this pattern a few years ago and decided to modify it a bit for DIY Harry Potter ornaments. So now we can make these completely beautiful and…
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If you are looking for an action-packed adventure winding its way through southern Brazil, then you will definitely want to read Angel Falls by Connie Mann! While it’s in the romantic suspense genre, it’s the suspense and adventure that will keep you turning the pages. Book Review Angel Falls Summary When her best friend is killed in an explosion,…
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If Brazil is on your Bucket List, but you aren’t able to get there anytime soon, why not read some books set in Brazil. While traveling through the pages is certainly not the same as actual travel, it is a wonderful way to experience different places and cultures when you aren’t able to go. Books set in Brazil One of…
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For any reader, this is an eternal question: what will you read next? For some of us, the book depends on the mood we’re in and what we feel like readers, for others it might be a very well organized to-be-read list, and for others still, it might be as simple as what’s available and easy to get my hands…
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This year I decided to challenge myself to read outside my comfort zone. I started the Read Around the World Challenge as a way of reading more books set in other countries. But, what I’m finding as I go through the challenge is that I’m really enjoying reading books translated to English but were originally written in other languages. Books…
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