Our house is undergoing renovations. The painters are kicking us out. We are leaving for a couple of weeks, and we will try to keep up with the installments, but we might not be able to pull it off. Half of the house is packed, and we are both really tired, so we will see
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I Said What I Meant and I Meant What I Said
The guidelines for posting on the Book Recommendation thread mention one book per comment. That was not a suggestion, guys. We really do need you to keep it to one book. In the interest of preserving as many comments as possible, we will expand this to one book/one series/one author but anything that mentions more
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The Book Recommendation Thread
From Ilona: Like most prolific readers, I started reading in childhood. My regular library haul, which I carried over two tramway stops to my home in a canvas bag, usually required me to stop a few times and rest, because dragging 8 hardbacks over long distances was a bit much for a 9 year old.
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Tales From the Texas Garden
And now for something completely different. Yesterday, Kid 1 went outside to check her peppers – more on that later – and came back inside. “Something is screaming in the jasmine bush.” We all know that there are cardinals nesting in that giant bush, so Gordon and I run outside. I stand by the bush
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Chapter 16
Heads up: the next 3 weeks will be chaotic for us. We will do our best to keep bringing you the updates on the situation at the inn, but life sometimes interferes. However, here is the whole chapter today. When we last left the inn, the debates were finished, and the Dominon citizens Book Devouring
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Intergalactic Bachelor – First Challenge Vote
Book Devouring Horde, to the polls! The first challenge of the intergalactic spouse selection is over. You now have the chance to make your preference heard and vote for your favorite of the 12 candidates, based on their performance in the debates and your general impression of them! Name: Ellenda from Team Frowns Debate Stance:
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A Busy Saturday
During the week, I put things off. I focus mostly on professional tasks and chores that must be done, like cooking or cleaning. I make my tea, then I make my water. If I am up before Gordon, I will make his coffee. I drink my tea, tackling the little things that have to be
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Chapter 15
When we last left the Arena of the Trials, Nycati, the psionic secret elf prince, and Prysen, the scholar representative of the hypochondriac Kai, were asked a simple question: why are you here? They are now trying to answer it. Grab a coffee and get comfy. It might take them awhile. “… however, applied meaning
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Impromptu Q&A
Hi everyone! House Andrews got a new microphone for virtual appearances and, as they were testing it on Facebook Live, the BDH showed up! It all turned into an impromptu Q&A and international travel guide- watch here for answers on anime adaptations, Innkeeper plans and scorpions! Sorry, I tried to embed it here but WordPress
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Chapter 14, Part 2.
Before you dive in: Jeaniene and the two of us are having a chat on Zoom this Saturday at 5:00 pm EST. The event is sponsored by Ashland Library, and it will be an informal fun chat. If you would like to attend, register here. If you would like a signed book from this event,
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Oh Hello There
Last night at Casa Andrews: We had sedge wrens nesting in a hanging flower bucket right by our door, which meant we had to be super vigilant about keeping cats inside and watching Charlie, because Frenchies have a serious prey drive. The little birds have finally flown their nest yesterday and today, but at the
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Hello From Texas
Sorry for being scarce. We had some a health scare in the family, and getting an appointment to a specialist on short notice now is like trying to escape Hades – very difficult and requires dodging Cerberus. It was moved 3 times, and we finally had to look all around until we found someone 40
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