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November: A Month in Review on WildlyRead

November in Review

Well, only six book-related posts this month, as opposed to October’s eight, but that’s still more than one a week, so bully for me! And now, a round-up of those posts for the month of November:

Enjoy!

Last Week on WildlyRead

Last week, 9/27-10/03/2015, was a record-breaking week for the number of blog posts I was able to write – hooray! All of them were on my book blog, WildlyRead, and covered favorite books like Alice in Wonderland, talked about gorgeous new releases, and gave a preview of what I’m looking forward to reading this month. Check them out!

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On WildlyRead: Book Review: Lulu’s Mysterious Mission by Judith Viorst (and a new release!)

lulu's mysterious missionSometimes I have the opportunity to read books at work. It’s the most amazing thing, to not be actively managing a bookstore or department of a bookstore and yet still work in a bookstore. It means I get to do fun things like manage the store’s Facebook account and review books while on the sales floor without the added pressure of  a million other tasks required to be done at the same time. That was the excitement for today – discovering and reading the third book in Judith Viorst’s Lulu series, Lulu’s Mysterious Mission. For a full review and a recommendation for a new release coming out tomorrow, check out the full post on WildlyRead.

On WildlyRead: June New Releases

Run, don’t walk, to your nearest independent bookstore (or call them up, or check out their website) to preorder these new June releases that I can hardly wait to read.

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the mask.taylor stevens

For more information on both of these titles, check out my post on WildlyRead.

March 17 on WildyRead & WildlyTraveled

I’m bringing back blogging with a bang on my WildlyLived websites with THREE new posts today!

First, on WildlyTraveled, you can read my mother’s story on Pink Pangea about that time she was treated to an unexpected Bororo delicacy in Brazil.

Then on WildlyRead, you can read about a book releasing today: Prudence, the first book in Gail Carriger’s new series!

Lastly, enjoy my #booknerd tendencies in my choice of St. Patrick’s Day attire for today. Happy luck o’ the Irish to you all, today, Irish or not!

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On WildlyRead: New Release: Texts from Jane Eyre by Mallory Ortberg

Have you ever imagined what a text conversation involving your favorite literary characters would be like? Well look no further! Mallory Ortberg’s Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations With Your Favorite Literary Characters answers that exact question.

Texts from Jane Eyre.Mallory Ortberg

Read more over on WildlyRead.

On WildlyRead: New Release: Science…for Her! by Megan Amram

Ladies! The wait is over! Now all those pesky science questions you have, the ones that are most important to YOU as a LADY, are being answered by Megan Amram, in her new book, Science…for Her!

Science for Her.Megan Amram

To learn more (and yes, it’s satire), check out WildlyRead.

On WildlyRead: New Release: Waistcoats & Weaponry by Gail Carriger

You know the drill: Tuesday is New Release Day in the book industry!

Today has extra cause for celebration because the first new release is Gail Carriger’s much-anticipated third book in her Finishing School series, Waistcoats & Weaponry.

Waistcoats&Weaponry.Gail Carriger

Read more about it on WildlyRead.

On WildlyRead: New Release: Blood Magick by Nora Roberts

I will love Nora Roberts novels until my dying day. This is the third new a trilogy that takes place in Ireland and involves magic and history and a curse and love. Perfect for a rainy evening in Portland, meaning I have to get my hands on it soon. Read more about it on WildlyRead.

Blood Magick.Nora Roberts

On WildlyRead: Audio Book Review: Robin Hood by David B. Coe, Read by Robin Sachs

Robin Hood.David Coe.Robin SachsI’ve started listening to audiobooks again, thanks to my longish commute (20-40 minutes one-way, without traffic). Why I chose to start with this book, I don’t know, but the gist is, unless you love deep, gravelly voices reading to you in English, Scottish, and Welsh accents, skip it. Read more on WildlyRead to understand why.