Reading = Life I read widely including literary fiction, historical fiction, Christian fiction, mystery, memoirs. Bookstagram @happiestwhilereading

Nebraska, USA
Joined May 2009
September Reading Recap. I read 8 books and devoted lots of time and attention to my first reading of Pride and Prejudice. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DeSA8RNRCGc/… #ReadingRecap #ReadingRoundUp #SeptemberReading
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I created a Spooky Season TBR for myself! I probably won’t have time to read all of these, but it was fun to assemble this group of books. #SpookySeasonTBR #SpookySeasonBooks #OctoberReads
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I have some fabulous 2027 releases I'm really looking forward to. They are an interesting mix of genres with 3 debuts and 3 books about books. All are new-to-me authors. Thank you to the publishers for sharing these digital ARCs with me. #2027Releases #2027Novels
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August Reading Recap I guess I read 9 books a month now. More thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DdKI-zAAFaw/… #ReadingRecap #ReadingRoundup #August2026Reading
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A Hymn To Life is a very powerful memoir about a woman surviving unimaginable abuse because of her husband and held him, and others, accountable. More here: instagram.com/p/DdFCdrnz4cd/… #AHymnToLife #GiselePelicot #Memoir
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I’m SO EXCITED about this February 2027 release from Kristy Cambron! Mad Men, but with women. More here: instagram.com/p/Dc4QhzhlgZX/… @TNFiction #KristyCambron #TheMakingOfAMadWoman #CoverReveal
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During a HOT week in Nebraska, it’s the perfect time to celebrate 5 new Christmas novellas! 🎄More here: instagram.com/p/Dcw_JrEGmIc/… @bethany_house @RevellBooks @MichelleGriep @sarahsundin @tonishilohwrite #karenwitemeyer #melodycarlson #ChristmasNovellas
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I loved Off the Record as my intro to the writing of @saraconfino More of my thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DbtXZl1RkE_/… #NewToMeAuthor #OffTheRecordBook #SaraGoodmanConfino
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This book mail made me deliriously happy … and was a complete surprise! Thank you @simonschuster for these wonderful stories!
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An arranged marriage. A powerful company tainted with corruption. Two souls caught between obligation and a longing to find their true calling. The Light of Stars by Jenelle Hovde from @TyndaleHouse Giveaway info @justreadtours @Crazy4Fiction #TheLightofStars #JenelleHovde
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Giveaway: One reader will win a $25 gift card to their bookstore of choice. More info at @justreadtours @TyndaleHouse @Crazy4Fiction @justreadtours #TheLightofStars #JenelleHovde #TyndaleFiction #justreadtours
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I absolutely ❤️ seasonal reading lists! It’s so relaxing to page through printed copies of well-designed booklets carefully curated by their creators. Here are 5 of my favorite Summer Reading Guides (two more in Comments). #SummerReading #SummerReadingGuide
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Two more of my favorite Summer Reading Guides!
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A heart-wrenching Appalachian novel from a best-selling, award-winning author Happy Pub Week to The Eyes of River by Cindy K. Sproles Giveaway info at @justreadtours @KregelBooks #justreadtours #TheEyesofRiver #CindyKSproles #KregelPublications
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Giveaway:  One winner will receive a signed copy of the book and a $20 Amazon gift card. More info at @justreadtours @KregelBooks #justreadtours #TheEyesofRiver #CindyKSproles #KregelPublications
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I loved this story and its characters so much! Great Chicago setting and it’s excellent on audio. More of my thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DZ8LVaOAX0d/… #BrighterThanBefore @courtney_walsh @TNFiction #FeelGoodNovel
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When her family’s beloved orange grove is threatened, Ginny must discover what—and who—is truly worth holding on to. The Scent of Orange Blossoms by Kiersti Giron @justreadtours #justreadtours #TheScentofOrangeBlossoms #KierstiGiron #BHPFiction #HistoricalRomance #CoverReveal
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With hopeful storytelling, Kiersti Giron presents a beautifully woven historical romance of overcoming hardship, beginning again, and following your dreams. Historical Fiction | Historical Romance @justreadtours #justreadtours #TheScentofOrangeBlossoms #KierstiGiron #BHPFiction
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I love The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife with my whole heart! Funny, tender, sad, sweet. More of my thoughts here: instagram.com/p/DZvconuRqC8/… #TheBorrowedLifeOfFrederickFife
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