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Why You Should Read My Dear Hamilton

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

The hostility of the current political climate disturbs me. The novel My Dear Hamilton reminded me that America has always had its conflicts...

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Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some great reading suggestions for the pool, the beach, or the hammock.

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Great Book Quotes: Little Fires Everywhere

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

I recently finished listening to Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng. (I’m taking advantage of my Audible membership and getting way more “readin...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Why You Should Read I Have Lost My Way

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The struggle of loss - Gayle Foreman captures it so well in her latest YA novel. A great read!

Book reviews/Who I Am

Why You Should Read Train Smart, Run Forever

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Train Smart, Run Forever has helped me avoid injuries, even when I'm running farther than I ever have before. It's a great read for all levels of exercisers.

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Why You Must Read Bridge of Clay

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

The Dunbar Boys: five brothers, young teens and young men, living on their own with only a mule named Achilles to watch over them. How did they get there and wh...

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