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Why I love The Lincoln Highway

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Why The Lincoln Highway is one of my five star books of the year.

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Great historical fiction: why you should read The Women of Chateau Lafayette

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

If you enjoy historical fiction, you will love The Women of Chateau Lafayette by Stephanie Dray.

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Why you should read The Henna Artist

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Snow day? Here's a great book to help you escape!

Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Explore adoption with Ann Stewart’s Out of the Water

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Out of the Water spans three continents and 6 decades, Check out my review and interview with award winning author Ann Stewart.

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Three books about strong women

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's Women's History Month! And here are three books about strong (fictional) women. Check 'em out!

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Strive for balance

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m currently listening to The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. It’s fascinating historical fiction set on the Korean island of JeJu where women hol...

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