Book Club Mom
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Barbara Vitelli, the dynamic force behind the Book Club Mom blog, transitioned from full-time parenting to a bustling career as a library assistant and later a reference librarian. Amidst the lively atmosphere, books abound, fueling her passion for literature. With four children in tow, she delves into book and short fiction reviews, conducts insightful author interviews, and hosts engaging..
Book Club Mom
2d ago
I don’t know what happened, but I’ve let my book reviews slip and now I’ve read three books without properly reviewing them. So, to get back on schedule, here are quick reviews of books I’ve recently enjoyed: Hidden in Snow by Viveca Sten This was a free book on Amazon Prime. I’d never heard of ..read more
Book Club Mom
2d ago
Hi Everyone, I’m over on YouTube talking honestly about blogging. I hope you’ll have the chance to stop by! What’s going on with my blog? What’s it like after blogging for almost 11 years? Blog slumps, blog stats, blogging friends, making time for life, hobbies, work, and everything else. Thanks for visiting – come back ..read more
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5d ago
Name: John W. Howell Book Title: The Last Drive Genre: Religious fiction Tell us about yourself: I have been working in organized commerce for 45 years. I retired in 2012 to begin writing. I am married and live in Texas with my wife and rescue French Bulldog Twiggy. Tell us about your writing career. When ..read more
Book Club Mom
2w ago
Here’s a link to a quiz that tells you how well read you are. I’ve taken it every year for the past four years and have shared it on my blog. I thought I had saved my scores from previous years, but now I can’t find them. I think I did a little better this ..read more
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2w ago
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary UnderbellybyAnthony Bourdain Although I’d been wanting to read Kitchen Confidential for a while, I also felt a little hesitant. First published in 2000, it’s both memoir and a behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant business and Bourdain’s experiences, from cook at a seafood restaurant in Provincetown, Massachusetts to executive chef ..read more
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2w ago
I’ve been thinking about re-reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë. What a classic! The last time I read it was in 2014, when one of my kids had to read it for a high school class. I was happy to read it again because I got so much more out of it than the first ..read more
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3w ago
Name: Jeanne “J.” Elmore Book Titles: The Devil Drives a Black Volga, My Very Own Renaissance (in progress) Genre: Gothic Poetry and Short Fiction Tell us about yourself: Aside from writing, I love cooking, learning languages, and exploring the city. I speak English, Russian, and Mandarin somewhat fluently, and I am studying Korean and Portuguese ..read more
Book Club Mom
3w ago
Hi Everyone, I’m over on YouTube today, chatting it up with author Noelle Granger! You can join us here: Thanks for visiting – come back soon ..read more
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1M ago
Spider Woman’s DaughterbyAnne Hillerman You might know about the award-winning mystery writer Tony Hillerman (1925-2008) who wrote thirty novels, including eighteen books about Navajo Nation Police officers Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee. These stories were typically set in the Four Corners area of New Mexico and Arizona and included a rich portrayal of landscape and ..read more
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1M ago
Hi Everyone, I’m over on YouTube today with a piano update and sharing a cool ring I got. Hope you’ll stop over! Thanks for visiting – come back soon ..read more