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Lovely Romance Reads for Valentine's Day!
Here are some great book suggestions for sweet romance fit for Valentine's Day.
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Feb 143 min read
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January 2025 Reads!
This month I got to dive into the medieval influences on C. S. Lewis's writing, a delightful book about touring Europe, and, of course,...
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Feb 813 min read
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Author Profile: Edgar Allen Poe
Perhaps the pain throughout Poe's life inspired his stories and poems, many of which feature tragedy or darker themes.
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Jan 141 min read
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The Three Kings
Kings of wondrous royalty,
Proud with wisdom and of might,
Decked in purple majesty,
Watching stars in silver light
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Jan 61 min read
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2024 Reads!
In 2024, I am proud to announce I hit and even surpassed my reading goal of 100 books, reading 122 books this year!
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Jan 16 min read
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December 2024 Reads!
This month I had a mix of great books, mediocre books, and duds.
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Jan 117 min read
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October 2024 Reads!
This October I read a whopping seventeen books!
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Nov 4, 202415 min read
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A Peek Into "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
While his dreams and delusions might seem comical, Mitty's thoughts are still his own.
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Oct 7, 20241 min read
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August 2024 Reads!
I finally read the Maze Runner trilogy this month, as well as an excellent book on technology use!
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Sep 1, 20246 min read
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A Peek Into "Leaf by Niggle"
The painting of a tree that Niggle was never able to complete was a mere glimpse of the tree in the country beyond his journey.
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Aug 19, 20243 min read
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The Lord of Love
A King of splendor, a Maker of light!
A Shepherd dying to save His sheep
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Aug 14, 20241 min read
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A Peek Into "The Great Hymn to the Aten"
"The Great Hymn to the Aten" was written around 1350 B.C., during the time of the controversial worship in Egypt of the sun-god Aten.
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Aug 13, 20242 min read
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Sunlight and Shadow
"Compassion and courage can dwell in the same heart, and often it makes for a better warrior than a man who is consumed by bloodlust."
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Aug 9, 202411 min read
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A Peek Into "The Ransom of Red Chief"
"The Ransom of Red Chief," a short story by O. Henry, recounts the hilarious adventures of two 'desperate men.'
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Aug 2, 20242 min read
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Tom Bombadil: Mythology, Joy, and Hope
While Bombadil only features in The Lord of the Rings for a few short chapters, his role is more important than readers may realize.
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Jul 31, 20249 min read
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July 2024 Reads!
This month was a lovely mix of contemporary fiction, homemaking books, theology, and some of the classics! Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano...
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Jul 31, 20244 min read
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The Moon Lullaby
Rest ye now in silvery light
Have no anxious thought nor fright
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Jul 28, 20241 min read
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Author Profile: James Thurber
James Thurber is known for his quirky humor and wit.
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Jul 7, 20241 min read
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Declaration
All men are created equal Creator Unalienable rights Repeated injuries Tyranny Justice Voice of justice Free and independent states...
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Jul 4, 20241 min read
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June 2024 Reads!
This June I read six books!
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Jul 1, 20243 min read
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