Month: March 2016

Friday Memes #41

Friday Memes #41

Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie’s Views Weekly Prompt: 3 Favorite Book Boyfriends, books they’re in, and why you’ll always love them. A: Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, He is proud yes, but genuinely cares about people and does not back down from opinions. Severus Snape, Through all seven Harry Potter novels he […]

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Month in Review: March 2016

Month in Review: March 2016

* Do you write a monthly wrap-up post? How did you do this month? Share with me and/or visit The Book Date who has a monthly link-up for exactly that. Books Read: Read but not reviewed: Two Tales of the Moon by Jennifer Sun Number of Books Bought 0 Number of Books from Library 2 […]

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Georgette Heyer Blog Tour Sign-Up

Georgette Heyer Blog Tour Sign-Up

“Classic’ – a book which people praise and don’t read.” Spoken by Mark Twain these words could not be truer. Classics I feel are the basis for popular art, think of the constant spewing of Jane Austen retellings or adaptations of Shakespeare because these stories are timeless and have transcended centuries. I have my comfort […]

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Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion

March 29, 2016 Whitney Review 0 Comments
Play It as It Lays by Joan Didion

I try to find at least one positive thing to say when writing a negative review, but with Play it as it Lays by Joan Didion I am coming up blank.  The characters were all so unlikable and shallow with images of the Kardashians coming to mind.  Due to the lack of caring for anyone in […]

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Sunday Post #75

Sunday Post #75

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet […]

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Spotlight: On A Desert Shore

March 24, 2016 Whitney HFVBT 0 Comments
Spotlight: On A Desert Shore

Publication Date: March 1, 2016 Poisoned Pen Press Hardcover, Paperback, eBook; 270 Pages Series: Book #4 of the John Chase/Penelope Wolfe Regency Mystery Series Genre: Regency Mystery Protecting an heiress should be an easy job for Bow Street Runner John Chase. But the heiress—daughter of rich London merchant Hugo Garrod and a slave-housekeeper on his […]

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Bloggiesta Mini-Challenge: Is My Blog User Friendly?

March 22, 2016 Whitney Blogging 8 Comments
Bloggiesta Mini-Challenge: Is My Blog User Friendly?

In conjunction with Bloggiesta, I am participating in a mini-challenge hosted by Guiltless Reading which focuses on receiving blogging advice. The official description is: Something about your blog weighing on your mind? Do you have ideas but want to bounce them off a few more people before taking the plunge? Do you want some advice, […]

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Bloggiesta

March 21, 2016 Whitney Blogging 6 Comments
Bloggiesta

March 21 – 27 In short, Bloggiesta is a blogging marathon revolving around ticking off those items on your to-do list and improving your blog while in the good company of other awesome bloggers doing the same thing.   Update book reviews using UBB Plugin update review policy Write reviews Add WP-Optimize Plugin Comment Participate […]

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Sunday Post #74

Sunday Post #74

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet […]

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Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson

March 18, 2016 Whitney Review 1 Comment
Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson

READ AN EXCERPT.     Review: At first, Moonlight Over Paris by Jennifer Robson reminded me of Now Voyager.  A young woman goes on a trip alone after an illness and ends up not only finding herself and independence but also unexpected love.  The comparisons stop there.  Jennifer Robson’s novel is as unique as the […]

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