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Book Reviews: January 2022

February 1, 2022 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book Reviews January 2022
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Hello readers! Today I bring you my reviews of the books I read in January, 2022. Before we get into the book reviews, I have a couple of small bookish announcements.

In 2022, my monthly reading goal is to include a book published independently or via small press, as well as a classic novel. With respect to indie books, there are many well-written and engaging books that deserve an audience (and the resulting reviews). And with respect to classics, many, many wait for me. Even though a book was penned in the prior century (or earlier), doesn’t mean it isn’t educational, entertaining, and captivating today.

Also, beginning with this post, I am including the publication date for each book I read simply to provide a bit more information.

As I did last year, each title is linked to my Amazon affiliate link. If you prefer to check books out at the library, buy from a local bookstore, or directly from the author—I say AMEN to that. Those are my preferred methods of book buying/reading too. But my link is included in case you want the convenience. Continue Reading

Book Reviews: December 2021

January 3, 2022 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book Reviews December 2021

Hello, reader friends. With my book reviews for December 2021, we wrap up another year of reading. I can’t believe 2021 has passed by so quickly! I know I say this every year, but doesn’t it become truer every year?

Last January I set my 2021 Goodreads Reading Challenge at 50 books. With the five books I read in December, I overshot my goal by 48% reading 74 books. Each story taught me a thing or two while enriching my life in some way.

If you plan to set a Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2022, let’s connect (aka be Goodreads friends) and support each other. I find so many great reads through my Goodreads friends.

Onward now!

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Book Reviews: November 2021

December 6, 2021 By Talya Tate Boerner

Book Reviews Nov 2021

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Book Reviews

Hello reader friends! I’m a few days late posting my reviews of the books I read in November, but here they are. Better late than never, right?

The books I read in November took me on quite the adventures. From faraway galaxies to deep inside the manic mind. From the English seashore in the 1800s to Cape Cod of present day. Into the woods and through the pages of library books. I hope you find at least one to add to your to-read stack.Continue Reading

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

THE THIRD ACT OF THEO GRUENE (coming 2025)

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