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At least this year is bringing us fantastic books
At least, that's what my lists show me, my lists of books I've already read and want to read. So despite this being the 3rd January I've...
Syd Young
Jan 23, 20223 min read
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GONE TO DALLAS, by Laurie Moore-Moore, Review, Lonestar Book Blog Tour
GONE TO DALLAS: THE STOREKEEPER 1856 - 1861 by LAURIE MOORE - MOORE Genre: Historical Fiction / Texas Pioneers / Civil War Publisher:...
Syd Young
Oct 26, 20216 min read
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August Read
I didn’t have time to read many books in August, so here is Kaia Alderson’s SISTERS IN ARMS—loved it! This story engaged from the very...
Syd Young
Oct 25, 20211 min read
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THE LAST TRIAL OF T. BOONE PICKENS, by Chrysta Castañeda & Loren Steffy, Lonestar Book Blog Blitz
THE LAST TRIAL OF T. BOONE PICKENS by Chrysta Castañeda & Loren Steffy Genre: Biography/Autobiography, Courtroom Drama Publisher: Stoney...
Syd Young
Sep 14, 20213 min read
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July & August Reads, Part 2
As July turned into August, I didn't have as much time to actually review the books I read, but I at least marked and rated them, except...
Syd Young
Sep 10, 20212 min read
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July & August Reads, PART 1
I've had my head buried in writing and swimming and family time, but my combined August and July reading is interesting. 12 books in all,...
Syd Young
Sep 7, 20212 min read
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A New Heroine, a Continued Unveiling of a Country, Black in Publishing
Excellent and informative. I’d been looking forward to this release. It delivered. I didn’t know about Ms. Green. Until reading The...
Syd Young
Jul 8, 20212 min read
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Still here! Deep Waters
I’ve not been able to blog all year due to work (land rush anyone?😎😅). But I’m still here and actively writing. Finished a first draft...
Syd Young
Jun 21, 20211 min read
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Syd Young
Jan 30, 20210 min read
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Comfort Foods by Kimberly Fish, LoneStar Book Blog Tour REVIEW
COMFORT FOODS: A Comfort Stories Stand-Alone Novel by Kimberly Fish Categories: Contemporary / Second Chance Romance Publisher: Fish...
Syd Young
Jan 12, 20214 min read
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My Reading Year -- 2020
One thing that didn't change in 2020, I read. I read as much as I always read. Surprise, surprise! I know you are on pins and needles to...
Syd Young
Jan 11, 20212 min read
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On Hope and Despair
My heart is so broken.* How many times have we all said these words: “I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America,...
Syd Young
Jan 9, 20213 min read
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LANDING IN MY PRESENT by Mary Clark, *Review, Lone Star Book Blog Tour
LANDING IN MY PRESENT by Mary Clark Biography / Aviation / Historical / WWII Publisher: Hellgate Press Date of Publication: June 15, 2020...
Syd Young
Jul 29, 20204 min read
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A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGING, by Stephanie Raffelock, #Review
A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE BOOK ON AGING by Stephanie Raffelock Genre: Inspirational / Spiritual / Essays / Self-Help Publisher: She Writes...
Syd Young
Jul 17, 20204 min read
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Cowgirl Chips
Need to document this right here—I made super pandemic lockdown cookies. Made with some ingredient substitutes and shook things up a bi...
Syd Young
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Read What Grabs You
As we all continue to experience the strangest time in our lives, I‘m still advocating reading. Read what makes you happy, what makes you...
Syd Young
Jul 10, 20201 min read
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Some of the Book Pile 2020
Just a smorgasbord of some of the books I’ve enjoyed so far In 2020.
Syd Young
Apr 25, 20201 min read
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This Month
I’ve seen an excellent daily journal posted on Twitter and Instagram. I’m so glad I didn’t start one! It’s been a crazy months of 10-12...
Syd Young
Apr 24, 20202 min read
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The Brit’s Had It Way Worse
I’m currently reading “The Splendid and the Vile” by Erik Lawson and it’s making me feel better because there are people (of course!) who...
Syd Young
Mar 27, 20201 min read
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