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Quick Lit: Mini-Reviews of Some Recent Reads – February 2023 Edition

February's Quick Lit includes seven books I read for my own enjoyment including fiction, memoir, historical fiction, middle-grade, and a novella.
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Books that Came My Way in January 2023

Sharing the books added to my shelves in January including fiction and nonfiction as well as children's books as some fun puzzles!
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Children’s Book Review: National Geographic Kids Level 3 Fact Readers

National Geographic Fact Readers are written for fluent readers wanting a bit more of a challenge yet contain all the fun facts and amazing photos in a National Geographic kids book.
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Quick Lit: Mini-Reviews of Some Recent Reads – January 2023 Edition

My monthly quick lit round up of mini-reviews of some recent reads including fiction, nonfiction, romance, and even a Christmas story.
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My Favorite Children’s Books from 2022

My list of the ten favorite children's books of 2022 including picture books, board books, interactive books, and nonfiction.
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Favorite Books of 2022 and Some Reading Reflections

My list of favorite books I read in 2022 as well as some reflections on my year of reading.
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Books that Came My Way in November & December 2022

Check out all the New Books that Came My Way in November & December 2022 including fiction, nonfiction, and children's books.
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Book Review: Savor by Fatima Ali

Savor is the memoir of Fatima Ali, a chef who's short life inspired many to follow their dreams and enjoy the many flavors of food.
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Iowa Travel Books to Give as Gifts

Two Iowa Travel Books perfect for gifting this holiday season. Add a gift card to one of the destinations and you have a perfect gift.
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Quick Lit: Mini-Reviews of Some Recent Reads – December 2022 Edition

This month's Quick Lit offers mini-reviews of audiobooks in the fiction, historical fiction, middle-grade fiction, and nonfiction genres.
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Stacie's read-in-2022 book montage

Master Your Core: A Science-Based Guide to Achieve Peak Performance and Resilience to Injury
Hidden Figures
Personal Effects: What Recovering the Dead Teaches Me About Caring for the Living
Waiting for Tom Hanks
The Maid
The Other Black Girl
Anxious People
The Body
Great American Road Trips- National Parks: Discover insider tips, must see stops , nearby attractions  more
Apples Never Fall
Love & Saffron: A Novel of Friendship, Food, and Love
Love and Other Consolation Prizes
The Vanishing Half
How to Find Your Way Home
People We Meet on Vacation
Last Summer at the Golden Hotel
Wave
Dear Evan Hansen
The Unsinkable Greta James
The Road We Took


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