Monthly Archives: January 2013

The End of a Book by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 31, 2013 by bethrachg

My son recently finished reading Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke. He loved the story but he said it made him feel sad that the book had ended. Funny that we continue to read when we’re immersed in a story—to pull … Continue reading →

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Total Immersion by Maureen Lang

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Maureen Lang

Do you remember the very first book that you read, the one that opened up the reading world for you? Perhaps it was a childhood book—maybe it wasn’t even a book that you read, but was read to you. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Please, Tell Your Story by James L. Rubart

Posted on January 29, 2013 by James L. Rubart

You’re a reader. You love reading powerful stories. Do you realize you have a fascinating, powerful story as well? Has anyone read it? I hear what’s going through your head right now: “No, I don’t, Jim. There’s nothing particularly interesting about my … Continue reading →

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Unspoken Words

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Sarah Goebel

Do you have pets? Today, I was thinking about how much joy my dog brings to my life. I love Elijah – my large, lovable, black, soft, and fluffy standard poodle. He is smart, playful, and he makes me laugh … Continue reading →

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GRATITUDE AND CHALLENGE

Posted on January 25, 2013 by yvon63

“Look back with thanksgiving and forward with confidence.” –Nick Harrison in Magnificent Prayer – Dec 31 reading I was praying about my daughter and son-in-law who will meet up in New York and be there when the ball drops and … Continue reading →

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Buying cheap books by Camy Tang

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I have a sickness. I can’t stop buying cheap books. I am uncontrollable. If I see a Nook Daily Find or a Kindle Daily Deal, I can’t stop myself from clicking to look at it, and if it’s a book … Continue reading →

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A Lesson from Nigerian Email by Julie Arduini

Posted on January 23, 2013 by juliearduini

You’ve seen the email letters. They go something like this: I am (insert name here) and am now rich. I am one of those that took part in the (insert legal term) in Nigeria many years ago and they refused … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fence Me In…Or Should You? By Hannah Alexander

Posted on January 22, 2013 by alexanderhodde

I’ve always been a bit of a rebel, and I’ve never understood why. It isn’t that I don’t believe in rules, because I do. Logic tells me that abiding by good rules is the smart way to live. Having discipline … Continue reading →

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About a month ago, my 81 year old mother had a surgery she hoped would take care of all the problems resulting from radiation treatment in 1975. Some friends took her to the new doctor whom she had pinned her … Continue reading →

Posted on January 18, 2013 by kristenheitzmann | 4 Comments

Perfect Reading Weather by Elizabeth Goddard

Posted on January 17, 2013 by bethrachg

Lazy summer days or warm cozy evenings beside the fire. Which would you choose for enjoying a good read? It’s been raining here for days, and our backyard is a lake. Though snow is a rare event in central Louisiana, … Continue reading →

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On Predictability

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Maureen Lang

I’ve been reading through this book for the last week and a half (long book + slow reader [me] = 2 weeks). It was billed as a mystery when it first came out a few years ago, and although I’m … Continue reading →

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Kindle or Nook? by James L. Rubart

Posted on January 15, 2013 by James L. Rubart

I’m just about there … ready to pick up an e-reader. (Yeah, I know, I’m behind the times.) I have the Nook app and the Kindle app on my computers and iPhone, but I don’t have the real McCoy yet. … Continue reading →

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The Love-of-Words Connection

Posted on January 14, 2013 by alandkathi66

Have you ever noticed that when you put two readers and/or writers together, it doesn’t take long until they’ve made that love-of-words connection and have become forever friends? I know that’s true for me. In fact, a love for books … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Reading resolutions by Camy Tang

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Camy Tang/Camille Elliot

I know some of you detest New Year’s resolutions, so I hope the title doesn’t throw you off. 🙂 But I personally LOVE New Year’s resolutions because I feel like I have a game plan for the year, which makes … Continue reading →

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What’s Your One Word for 2013? By Julie Arduini

Posted on January 9, 2013 by juliearduini

What’s your one word for 2013? The last few years I’ve seen a new trend eclipse the new year’s resolution. I think people realize their resolutions often result in a pass/fail concept, and they walk away the second week in … Continue reading →