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My friends and family know a lot about me. They especially know that I absolutely love my birthday. A person's birthday is such a joyful and special day. It's truly one of my pet peeves w...

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I hate it when a character disappoints me. Especially when the character is from a book that has already given me a book hangover; it only makes that hangover worse! Because, not only do ...

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Since the beginning of the week, I've been tucked away at my sister's house in West Allis, taking care of her and my brother-in-law's animals while they are vacationing in Mesa, Arizona. ...

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So, as you know, I do a lot of reading. As a younger woman, I used to spend hours at book stores (not that I don't now!) collecting piles and piles of books. I'd pull out my trusty plasti...

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Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone — adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all — post your thought...