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Romance Authors

Posted on August 2, 2010 by martini2138

I have a confession; I love my romance stories. I am addicted to Julie Garwood’s historical romance, Nora Roberts, Julia Quinn, Stephanie Laurens and Lisa Jackson (I would’ve thought most of hers were mystery apparently not).  I just love sitting … Continue reading →

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Curling up with some classics

Posted on July 31, 2010 by martini2138

A friend and I have decided to challenge ourselves to read or reread several classics in the next year. I love the classics and escaping to different time periods.  I remember how much I dreaded some of the classics in … Continue reading →

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My love affair…with books

Posted on July 25, 2010 by martini2138

 I have had a lifelong love affair with books – all kinds of books, from memoirs, biographies, historical fiction, and romance to classics.  I can’t recall not reading.  I remember Dr. Seuss, Nancy Drew, Margaret Thatcher, Clive Cussler, Jane Austen, … Continue reading →

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Genocide

Posted on July 18, 2010 by martini2138

“Genocide: the deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, political, or cultural group.”             I just finished reading “First They Killed My Father” which is a memoir about the Cambodian Civil War.  I had heard of it but never in … Continue reading →

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