Shaina Reads

Easing back in after a hiatus, I am all about the simple but fun link-up posts. Shannon's Library Checkout, a roundup of our monthly library adventures, fits this bill nicely. Plus, with yesterday's announcement about my resolution to read my own damned books, who knows how often I'll be linking up in the future? Library Books Read The Age of Miracles, by Karen Thompson...

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Before we get into the books, HI GUYS! I've missed you all so much.  Since I last posted, I've submitted applications to my top-choice graduate schools and enjoyed a too-short-but-still-wonderful Thanksgiving vacation at home in sunny Florida. Unfortunately, I do still have some application work to get in before the new year, so posting might remain sparse (except, of course, for #12BooksOfChristmas) until...

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Happy Tuesday, all! After the GRE madness passed, I hoped that I'd be able to jump right back into blogging with a vengeance. Unfortunately, as my paltry posting schedule has shown, this has not been the case. I've hit an all-time low with my blog visiting and commenting, too. I feel guilty, and I know this guilt is making my life harder than...

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Between grad school apps, illness and an all-around blogging slump, October was quiet, y'all. All I can say is thank you for sticking with me when things have gotten uninspired or haven't appeared at all. I think there's a light at the end of this tunnel! I read/reviewed: I only have 4.5 hours left of IT by Stephen King. I know that means I'm not finished yet,...

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Ah, the holidays. The season of delicious food, quality family time and lots of leisure is nearly upon us. But who am I kidding? The season also brings overeating, bickering and stressing out over holiday shopping. Wouldn't it be nice if we had an excuse to take a break from it all and curl up with a good book (or... twelve)? You're in...

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