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Book Review: The Things We Keep by Sally Hepworth

Title: The Things We Keep

Author: Sally Hepworth

Rating: 4 stars

Reviewers: Dottie & Jennifer

Summary: Anna Forster is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease at only 38. Her family has placed her in Rosalind House, an assisted living facility. It just so happens that the home has another young Alzheimer’s patient, Luke. They forge a friendship, which has consequences that develop later in the story.
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Looking Ahead: Our Most Anticipated Books of 2016

Looking Foward to in 2016

Or perhaps more appropriately titled: We Will Give Almost Anything for an ARC of These 2016 Releases

Also possibly: Books on our TBR Lists that We Will Finally Get Around to Reading in 2016. We Promise. Really. Maybe. 

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Looking Back: Our Favorite Reads of 2015

Best of 2015

 

As we come to the end of another year, the Bookish Ladies decided to take a look back and choose a few of our favorite reads of 2015. A mix of bestsellers, debut indie authors, fiction, non-fiction, romance, thriller and everything in between. Some made us laugh, others made us cry, and I’m pretty sure a more than a few can be blamed for lost sleep and unproductive work days but all of them were wonderful books and we’re happy to share them with you.

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Ten Questions with Sandra Brown

 

This week’s Ten Questions features Sandra Brown, author over over 60 New York Times bestselling novels and a favorite of the Bookish Ladies. We were all thrilled when Sandra agreed to this interview Continue reading “Ten Questions with Sandra Brown”

Cards and Gifts from Karen Kingsbury – Possibilities

I’m taking a short break from talking books to spend a minute geeking out over cards. Yep! Cards. You know … Christmas, birthday, etc.

Those who know me well know I love all things Karen Kingsbury. Karen and her daughter, Kelsey Kupecky, have created a card and gift line called Possibilities. Each card and gift item features a quote from one of Karen’s books and is designed by Kelsey. Continue reading “Cards and Gifts from Karen Kingsbury – Possibilities”

Ten Questions with Donna VanLiere

For this week’s Ten Questions we welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Donna VanLiere *applause* Ms. VanLiere is the author of over a dozen wonderful novels sure to warm your heart, make you cry, or perhaps both. Continue reading “Ten Questions with Donna VanLiere”

Book and Hallmark Movie Review: The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury

Title: The Bridge
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Rating: Book 3 stars, Movie 5 stars
Reviewer: Jennifer

Karen Kingsbury is at the top of my favorite authors list. She is one of the few authors whose books I’ll buy on release day. Continue reading “Book and Hallmark Movie Review: The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury”

Book Review and Contest: Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber

As a book nerd, each of us have those moments when something awesome happens and you have to stop and process for a minute–and then you realize that there is no other reaction then to SQUEEEE! Continue reading “Book Review and Contest: Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber”

Ten Questions with Emily March

Emily March’s newest release, Heartsong Cottage, has hit a “publishing trifecta” appearing on the New York Times bestseller list, the USA Today bestseller list, and the Publishers Weekly bestseller list, and we are thrilled to have her as our guest for this week’s installment of Ten Questions. Continue reading “Ten Questions with Emily March”

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