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Book Reviews: January 2021

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Book Reviews - January 2021
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Hey reader friends! As promised, I’m bringing back my book reviews this year. The six books I read in January took me down south to rural Mississippi and up north to the Land of 10,000 Lakes. From Reconstruction to present day Twitterworld, I plowed Kansas farmland and hiked the sea coast in the UK.

For me, January was a month of escape, suspense, humor, and empathy.

Reading. I highly recommend it.

“The world was hers for the reading.”
― Betty Smith, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

May I present, my January book reviews…

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My Favorite Reads of 2020

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FAvorite Reads 2020

I can’t let 2020 completely disappear without providing a list of my favorite reads from the year. I read fifty-five books, and you can see all of my reviews on my Goodreads Challenge HERE (for past years too).

So many books, so little time. I already have a LONG list of want-to-read books for 2021. And the idea that so many fabulous, life-changing stories await, thrills me.

Now, on to my favorite reads of 2020.

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10 Books for the Nature Lovers in your Life

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Books for Nature Lovers

Give me books for Christmas and I’m a happy girl. Give me books about nature and you might not hear from me until spring.

Since we are gardeners here, it’s only fitting we discuss books for nature lovers. I’ve compiled a list of my 10 favorite books for the nature lovers in your life. Or for yourself. There is absolutely nothing wrong with helping Santa out and gifting to yourself.

It’s true. Being in and around nature boosts the spirit. Reading about nature has the same effect for me. Especially during the coldest days.Continue Reading

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