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No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Tara Jo

No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister is a beautifully written celebration of the power of fiction to enrich and transform our lives. The novel follows nine diverse readers who are each impacted in unique ways by Alice’s debut novel, a … Continue reading →

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Regency Mage Series by Joyce Harmon

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Tara Jo

” A magical sequel to Pride and Prejudice. ” These were the only words I needed to read to drag me right into this world. This is a 4 book series, and follows Mary Bennet as she learns that magic … Continue reading →

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Posted on January 2, 2020 by Tara Jo

I did not realize when starting this book that is was not only about the WPA packhorse librarians (which is why I wanted to read it) but also about the Blue People of Kentucky I was fascinated from the very first … Continue reading →

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The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Tara Jo

As Emmeline grows up with her father on an island all their own, she doesn’t even realize that there are other people outside their little world. As she grows up she learns from her father that smells can be nearly … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Whistling Women by Kelly Romo

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Tara Jo

  Addie Bates has an opportunity to return to San Diego where her life changed abruptly 15 years ago.  As part of the 1935 Worlds Fair, she has the chance to reconnect with family and find forgiveness for something she … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Tara Jo

Josey Cirrinni recieves some unexpected help with a problem she didn’t realize she had and meets Chloe Finley in the process helping her as well.  So far i have read 3 of Sarah Addison Allen’s books and have not been … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Tara Jo

Welcome to Walls of Water, North Carolina From the second paragraph of this book, i was hooked. If anyone had been paying attention to the signs, they would have realized that air turns white when things are about to change, … Continue reading →

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The Mother Road by Jennifer Allee

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Tara Jo

What a great book.  2 sisters 12 years apart in age, embark somewhat reluctantly on a road trip from California to Illinois Learning that their mother’s Alzheimer’s is progressing and each at a crossroads in their own lives, they set … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Defective Amish Detective Books 1 & 2

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Tara Jo

The Defective Amish Detective – Volume 1 – The Whoopie Pie Affair by Mark Miller and Giovanni Gelati Hawaiian shirted detective “G”, is a surprising leader in the search to recover the missing snacks.  You never know what he do or say … Continue reading →

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Book Review – A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Tara Jo

A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg Oswald T. Campbell doesn’t have long to live according to his Dr. in Chicago and is encouraged to find a warmer place to live out his last days.   The Dr. provides a brochure for … Continue reading →

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