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What Was Your Favorite Book in 2014?

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Help me compile a list of favorite books from 2014. All you have to do is share your favorite book this year, and you will get a great recommended reading list...

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The Perfect Book for Thanksgiving: One Thousand Gifts

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Do you looking for thanksgiving inspiration? Try reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts. I did, and loved it.

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Vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Voting has started for the Goodreads Choice Awards, book awards chosen solely by readers. Support your favorite books and find new things to read.

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Three Books, Three CDs, Three Quotes for My Three Girls

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 30 Comments

My guest Eli Pacheco shares 3 essential books, CDs, and quotes he'd like to give to his girls. Which books, music and quotes would you pass on to your kids as ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading

Four Books for Your Teenage Son: A Preview

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

I need to get my hands on some books my 14-year-old son will like, and fast, before I lose him completely to Clash of Clans. I did my research and have a few i...

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What to Read at the Beach: Popcorn Books

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

My guest Carol Cooney explains "popcorn books" - great titles for beach reading. If you want something easy and light, Carol has ideas for you!

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