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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

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The birds in the book are organized according to the bird they are deep down inside. What can I say, I'm extremely pleased with this book. It's displayed on my book shelf next to a little glass bird and a ceramic tile with a Kingfisher on it. I received the book as a Secret Santa… Continue reading The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett

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Bad news first followed by good... Understandably a prolific writer can't hit a high note every book they write but Commonwealth by Ann Patchett was unfortunately a big disappointment to me. I love all the other works I've read by her.* It's interesting because in general the book was very good. The plot was fine:… Continue reading Author Spotlight: Ann Patchett

The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

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Important note: you might also see The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle as a title. The best way to encapsulate my feelings on this book would be...WOWZA. I know it's not an official word but it does exist in urban dictionary, so that's something right?! It can mean: a surprisingly amazing, oh my gosh, out… Continue reading The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

The Index Card (Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated)

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I'm about to be 28 and I've decided that 2020 will be my year to practice financial health. I started to dapple in practicing saving money this year. I had a very lofty goal that isn't quite working out but I've definitely learned quite a few things and still managed to save a decent amount.… Continue reading The Index Card (Why Personal Finance Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated)