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What First Lines Inspire You Most?

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Oct 7, 2012

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A Children's Book Review: Miss Melody Kitty's Daydream Adventures

This morning I had the pleasure of reviewing Miss Melody Kitty's Daydream Adventures, a children's book written by Diane Eason and illustrated by Rosemary Sanford. This story incorporates many timeless elements in children's literature, including colorful illustrations, small animals, and a happy resolution that focuses on the importance of individuality. I would definitely recommend it to those who love children's books.…See More

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Vampire Books?

How do you feel about the vampire genre? Personally, I am not a vampire book kind of girl.That being said, I did try the Meyer series and will admit I had trouble putting the first novel down once begun. I took it with me to the beach and read from sun-up till sun-down. From here on out I will always associate that novel with the most tan I’ve ever been (happiness itself).I also tried out Robin McKinley’s vampire novel entitled…See More

Dec 29, 2010

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What First Lines Inspire You Most?

Gail Caldwell's A Strong West Wind has one of my favorite opening lines: "How do we become who we are? The question belongs not just to genes or geography or the idea of destiny, but to the entire symphony of culture and its magisterial march." Truth be told, it is a fascination with words that makes me buy unfamiliar…See More

Dec 14, 2010

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I will buy a book for the cover alone

I will buy a book for the cover alone . . .Or the first sentence. "What can you give me? Can you give me a back alley, a smoke-filled temple where white-hooded mourners burn offerings and wail for the dead? The single chime of a high-pitched temple bell? The knocking of a wooden fish?" These are the first few lines of…See More

Dec 14, 2010

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Blogging for Books (WaterbrookMultnomah) is searching for bloggers who will write book reviews in exchange for free books!It's free to sign up, plus you get to choose your first book from two pages worth of book options!I just signed up for my first review: The Charlatan's Boy.Let me know if you have heard of any other offers like this, please!- Lauren…See More

Dec 8, 2010

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Favorite Book: How to Make an American Quilt by Whitney Otto

About Me:: Life-long student, mother, and aspiring artist and writer. Would love to someday open a coffeehouse, travel the world, and publish a book or two.

Website:: http://ladaisi.blogspot.com

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A Children's Book Review: Miss Melody Kitty's Daydream Adventures

This morning I had the pleasure of reviewing Miss Melody Kitty's Daydream Adventures, a children's book written by Diane Eason and illustrated by Rosemary Sanford. …

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I am not a vampire book kind of girl.

That being said, I did try the Meyer series and will admit I had trouble putting the first novel down once begun. I took it with me to the beach and read from sun-up till sun-down. From here on out I will always associate that novel with the most tan I’ve ever been (happiness itself).

I did not like the movies, nor did I finish reading the series.

After my final semester of school ended and I once again had the…

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Posted on December 21, 2010 at 9:08am

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I am not a vampire book kind of girl.

I did not like the movies, nor did I finish reading the series.

After my final semester of school ended and I once again had the…

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Posted on December 21, 2010 at 9:00am

I will buy a book for the cover alone

I will buy a book for the cover alone . . .

Or the first sentence.

"What can you give me? Can you give me a back alley, a smoke-filled temple where white-hooded mourners burn offerings and wail for the dead? The single chime of a high-pitched temple bell? The knocking of a wooden fish?"

These are the first few lines of…

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Posted on December 14, 2010 at 1:52pm

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I like to take a walk before I sit down and write, it works for me

At 6:37pm on December 7, 2010, Roberta Isleib said…: Hi Lauren, thanks for the book blog friendship! Roberta
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At 2:00pm on December 6, 2010, Kate Lindsay said…: Welcome! I hope you had a good weekend :) I just wanted to introduce myself, and my blog, The Book Buff: Book Reviews for Regular People. Check it out at http://www.thebookbuff.blogspot.com

It can be a bit overwhelming around here at first, so if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

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At 4:33pm on December 5, 2010, BloggerThe Secret Writer said…: Hi Lauren,
Thank-you for joining my group of friends at Book Blogs. I visited your blog and it looks great and joined as a follower. Keep up the good work!
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At 8:36pm on December 4, 2010, Kate Evangelista said…: Hi Lauren,

Welcome to Book Blogs! When you have the time, please come and visit me at: http://kateevangelistarandr.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you there,
Kate