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I know I’m slightly post gift-giving season, but this would be amazing for any reader. #patconroy #southernwriters #southernwriter #bookstagram #bookreview #bookrecommendations #bookblogger #bookblog #bookishlife #bookcommunity #literature #literarylife #literary http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2019/01/review-our-prince-scribes-writers-remember-pat-conroy/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOpJ_IFUjG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1geco79dpw12j

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Nothing says “bring on the holiday cheer” like a good book about snake handling. 🐍 My latest #bookreview is an up close look at this mysterious worship practice. Dennis Covington’s firsthand account of living and worshipping among this unique breed is authentic, balanced and is the closest to what I think an accurate portrayal could be. Literatureandleisure.com #bookblogger #nonfiction #southernliterature #bookishlife #bookshelf #bookstagram #bookcommunity #amwriting #religiouswriting https://www.instagram.com/p/BqyQn74lYz_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7mfukxgaxkvv

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If you've read Elizabeth Berg before, she has a new one coming out in November. It is squarely in her wheelhouse with a community of characters who will pull at your heartstrings. Thanks to #netgalley for the early review copy of #nightofmiracles! . Review at http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/10/book-review-night-of-miracles/ . #arc #bookstagram #bookblogger #blogger #litandleisure #fiction #fictionbooks #bookstagrammer #womenslit #womensliterature #nightifmiracles #netgalley https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpk4ZxfF5Cs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3wexka313oqg

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Y’all. I finished this book this morning and WHY. IS. EVERYONE. NOT. TALKING. ABOUT. IT? I picked it up as a recommendation from @annebogel on her Podcast because it is a modern retelling of Antigone. And well, that’s my dog Antigone (Annie for short) in the background, but I should have been hearing about this one all over the place. Anyway, that’s all for now because I’ve got to get myself together for a minute before I can process further. #bookstagram #bookblogger #dogsofinstagram #awardwinners #literature #literaryfiction #womenwriters #modernretelling #womensfiction #dogmom https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn9maYOnLj_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yikfjui5raxy

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The History of Loneliness by John Boyne was an interesting book to be reading right now. Boyne is best known for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, and like that novel, this one is told from the point of view of an “innocent” on the side of the guilty. The History of Loneliness is the story of an Irish priest who is watching the Catholic Church crumble in light of what appears to be systemic sex abuse of children by his counterparts. http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/09/book-review-a-history-of-loneliness/ #literaryfiction #bookreview #bookishlife #bookblogger #literature #litfest #bookstagram #book #bookclub https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnl4ZhJHIXS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9y3wswsbt8di

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If you think this #artesiancheese looks as #delicious as I do, read my blog post about #forxfarm and where to buy it. #local #buylocal #cheese #cheesy #farmfresh . http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/08/field-trip-forx-farm-artesian-cheese-creamery/ . . (at South Carolina)

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Do you listen to podcasts? Here are two podcast Recommendations: Slow Burn (S1) and In the Dark (S2)

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(via Book Review :: Thunderstruck and other Stories - Lit&leisure) If you like short fiction that is sometimes odd but has really great characters, this is one you should pick up!

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Finally blogging this one. I can’t do it justice, but I tried. . http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/07/book-review-stoner-john-williams/ . #bookblogger #bookishlife #bookreview #litandleisure #summerreading #favoritebook #literature

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Five years ago my book club started keep track of books & ratings. Here’s more about that including a really interesting tidbit - the same author has the highest & lowest rating! http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/07/book-clubs-on-book-record-keeping/ #litandleisure #bookishlife #bookclubs #bookblogger #literaryfiction

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Loved this! Read the full review to find out why. #bookishlife #litandleisure 

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Book Review :: The Great Alone

Book Review :: The Great Alone

I had such high hopes. I’ve been reading Kristin Hannah for a long time – or maybe I should say, I’ve been listening to her for a long time. Historically, her books have fallen into the category of books that I’m willing to spend the time listening to (since I have a long commute), but I won’t invest the time to physically read. Lighter fiction, chick-lit sorta, but not literary fiction. With Th…

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Book Review :: 2018 Beach Reads

Book Review :: 2018 Beach Reads

Last month I wrote about my penchant for the dark when it comes to beach reads. Earlier this month when we headed out for our annual trip to enjoy the salt & sand, I got to load up on my reading, and true to form, most of my selections were not what most people consider beach reading.

Here’s a quick wrap up. (Click on the title to shop for the book.)

The Arrangement by Sarah Dunn– This book was…

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Review is up! If you’re a fan of #annetyler or have been wanting to check her out, this is a great one to pick up! #bookreview #summerbeachread #arc #bookblogger #bookblogging http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2018/06/book-review-clock-dance/

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Book Review :: Clock Dance

Book Review :: Clock Dance

Fans of Anne Tyler will recognize all the things they love about her in Tyler’s latest novel, Clock Dance: quirky – but very real – characters, a seemingly ordinary story that is anything but and sometimes poignant and sometimes laugh-out-loud (often both!) insight into what makes us human.

Clock Danceis Willa’s story. It begins with a couple of chapters of back story but the majority is Willa,…

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Literary Volunteerism :: Books for Africa

Literary Volunteerism :: Books for Africa

A couple of times a year, my team at work volunteers with a different not-for-profit around Atlanta. Last month, we spent a morning with Books for Africa (BFA) – an amazing organization that does just what it says – sends books to Africa. And, since this is a blog for people who love books, I wanted to share knowledge of this organization with you!

Americans throw away 320 million books a year.…

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Excited to see the lilies I planted last fall blooming!