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Why you must read Keep Going

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Quarantine is taking away some things, but also giving us more time. Austin Kleon has advice for how to use it well.

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Favorite books of 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

My reader's favorite books from 2019! Get some gift ideas for others... or yourself!

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What was your favorite book of 2019?

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Share your favorite book from 2019, and I'll compile a list we can all use for holiday gift giving! You could win a B & N gift card!

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A new fantasy to read: STORMRISE

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Check out the new release by an awesome author who supports the writing community (including me!) STORMRISE by Jillian Boehme

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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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Favorite Books of 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Favorite reads from 2018 are in, and it's a great list!

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