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Teaser Tuesday (26 March)

Posted on March 26, 2013 by smellincoffee

One man from Nebraska even wrote us a couple of times, filling his envelopes with books and brochures. He apologized for always filling my mailbox and ended one of his letters with, “I’m just so excited that you’ll be coming … Continue reading →

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Spring Reading

Posted on March 12, 2013 by smellincoffee

This week, the Broke and the Bookish asks…what books will you be reading this spring? 1. Cycle JourneyI’m itching to read someone’s account of cycling across the United States, but there are so many out there I haven’t decided on … Continue reading →

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BTT: Libraries

Posted on February 23, 2013 by smellincoffee

BTT asks: How often do you visit a library? Do you go to borrow books? Do research? Check out the multi-media center? Hang out with the friendly and knowledgeable staff? Are you there out of love or out of need? I … Continue reading →

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Booking through Thursday: Bibliophilia

Posted on February 14, 2013 by smellincoffee

This day, Booking through Thursday asks….what do we love most about reading? In picking up a book, I can throw back the curtain of time and communicate with a person long dead. My mind can engage with their arguments, study … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday (29 January)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by smellincoffee

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly event in which particpants share excerpts from their current reads. Play along at Should Be Reading! Now we aim — after some work — to connect in the reader’s mind, with a single thread, elements … Continue reading →

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The Best of 2012

Posted on January 8, 2013 by smellincoffee

Previous Wrap-Ups: 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011             Another year has come and gone, and once again it’s time to reflect upon the previous years’ reading. 2012 was a banner year for reading, with a flabbergastingly excellent array of books. It was nonfiction’s comeback … Continue reading →

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2012 Cumulative Reading List

Posted on January 1, 2013 by smellincoffee

Below is the past year’s reading, updated for the last time yesterday morning..expect the annual end of the year wrap up today or tomorrow. Books in bold print are superior favorites. — January —  1. Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday (4 December)

Posted on December 4, 2012 by smellincoffee

They sat and continued to stare at each other, in a precious stolen moment of pure happiness. Finally, Kathryn said, “You do realize the universe is tearing itself to shreds around us?” p. 251, Star Trek Voyager: the Eternal Tide. Kirsten Beyer. … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday (20 November)

Posted on November 20, 2012 by smellincoffee

“I…no others. I….all…” He shook his head, and spoke again. The Companion switched to its female voice, speaking for itself. “I do not have the vocabulary  to translate what Ponter is saying.”Mary nodded slowly. “The word you’re looking for,” she … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday (13 November)

Posted on November 13, 2012 by smellincoffee

“I have studied the rules of sparring for an adequate time,” said Lobsang, standing up. “Two millionths of a second, to be precise. Sorry, did that sound smug?”Joshua sighed. “Actually, it sounded like exaggeration for humorous effect.”“Good” said Lobsang. “That’s … Continue reading →

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