Tag Archives: Great American Read

November Update

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Today, I am thrilled to announce that I am writing this first November post, from my new home. Not quite my office, yet, as that is still currently filled with boxes. However the view of the porch and … Continue reading →

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GAR #5

Posted on October 17, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, In last night’s Great American Read lineup, they discussed traveling to other worlds. They discussed two that I have thoroughly enjoyed, one of which I just read last month. The sad news is that next week is the … Continue reading →

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GAR #4

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Last night, the Great American Read discussed love. The types of love and what would you do to protect or gain love. Below are my reading stats on the featured titles. Books that I have loved: Little Women … Continue reading →

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GAR #3

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Last night’s Great American Read focused on villains, which is apparently a subject that I am not well-read. I love thrillers and mysteries, but I tend to shy away from horror. (I have to be in the mood … Continue reading →

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GAR #2

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, During last night’s Great American Read, they discussed Heroes. My Mom declared that I must like heroes, because I knew more about this selection of books, than last week’s topic. Unlike last week, there was not a single … Continue reading →

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GAR #1

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Last night, Mom, the boys, and I all watched the Great American Read, as they discussed books about finding one’s identity. (Coming of Age novels.) In one episode, they covered 3 of my absolute favorites, inspired me to … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Florence Reading Update #1

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, We were truly blessed. We did not receive the worst part of the storm. Right now, we are all dealing with flooding, due to the lingering bands of thunderstorms. However, again, we were blessed. All my thoughts and … Continue reading →

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Great American Read

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, I am ashamed to admit this… I took the quiz and it turns out that I have only read 18 out of 100 books on the Great American Read list. However, sadly, it is true. I took several … Continue reading →

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50 Books in 72 Days

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Let the #SummerofBooks begin!!! Starting today, through Labor Day, the goal is to read as many books as possible. For those that can’t physically travel, they can enjoy amazing trips through destination-themed books. For those who only have … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading Challenges

Posted on June 11, 2018 by Ariesgrl

Hi Everyone, Are you the type of person who participates in reading challenges? Do you use the summer days to soak up as many novels as possible? PBS has put together this really cool program. They are going through 100 … Continue reading →

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