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"The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold ring, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it is bad to say anything to them.” ― J.D. Salinger, The Catcher In The Rye

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You're Strange. I Respect It: A gratuitous post dedicated to my love of television and The OA.

January 19, 2017 Heather Ratliff

I may not be doing the 5 movements yet, but I'm not promising I won't try.

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In TV & Movies Tags The OA, Gilmore Girls, Felicity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stranger Things, Waffles, Friends, Sherlock, Sherlolly
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Resolutions, Rescue, and Reality

November 1, 2016 Heather Ratliff

My success and failures at tackling 2016's New Year's Resolutions.

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In Contemplation and Coffee Tags New Year Resolution, Horses, Horse Rescue, HiCaliber, HiCaliber Horse Rescue, Volunteer
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Valentine's Day Special: Top Ten Books for Finding Love

February 10, 2016 Heather Ratliff

Love doesn't always mean chocolates and flowers. Here are my top ten books for finding love.

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Tags Outlander, Diana Gabaldon, Eleanor & Park, Rainbow Rowell, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Benjamin Alire Saenz, Before We Were Strangers, Rene Carlino, The Fault in our Stars, TFIOS, John Green, The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger, My Sister's Keeper, Jodi Picoult, The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky, PS I love you, Cecelia Ahern, Valentine's Day, V-Day, Quotes, Love
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Goodreads 2015 Challenge! Success! 52 Books Completed!

February 5, 2016 Heather Ratliff
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The entire list of 52 books that I read in 2015, and my goals for the new year.

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In Literature Tags goodreads, 2015, New Year Resolution
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The Book Carousel's 2015 Year in Review

December 31, 2015 Heather Ratliff

A look back at my favorite things from 2015, and also my top ten most popular posts from the year.

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In Literature Tags 2015, Year in Review, Teavana, S., J.J. Abrams, Doug Dorst, Instagram, Meg Haston, Paperweight, 2015BestNine, HiCaliber, Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride, Tea, Hot Tea, Deja Dead, Kathy Reichs, Book Club, Nook, Nook Glowlight Plus, Julia M. Wendt, Children's Books, Hairy Momma, The Shark Handed Girl, Top 10, Mother's Day, go set a watchman, harper lee
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BOOK CLUB: Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances

December 25, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Happy Christmas! For December we read Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle.  Come see my review and Christmas Book Photo Shoot!

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In Literature Tags Let It Snow, John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle, Christmas, Holiday, December, December Book Club, nook
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BOOK CLUB: December Holiday Reveal

December 13, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Come discover December's Book of the Month!

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In Literature Tags Let It Snow, John Green, Maureen Johnson, Lauren Myracle, Holiday, December, December Book Club, Christmas
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How to Make a Perfect Cup of Tea

December 13, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Making the perfect cup of hot tea and how to use Teavana's Perfectea Tea Maker.

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In Gifts and Projects Tags Teavana, Gift Ideas, Tea, Winterberry, Hot Tea, S., J.J. Abrams, Doug Dorst, Video, Top Ten Posts 2015
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BOOK CLUB: Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs

December 11, 2015 Heather Ratliff

November's Book of the Month was Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs.  This is the series that sparked the TV show Bones with Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz.  Read on for the review.

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In Literature, Photography Tags November, November Book Club, Book of the Month, Booklr, Book Photography, Deja Dead, Book Review, Top Ten Posts 2015, booktography
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BOOK CLUB: Let's Vote! December Book of the Month

December 4, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Special Holiday Edition! Let's vote for December's Book Club!

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In Literature Tags Christmas, Holiday, New Years, My True Love Gave to Me, December, John Green, Maureen Johnson, Let It Snow, A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens, A Dog Named Christmas, Greg Kincaid, Stephanie Perkins, Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de la Pena, Gayle Foreman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Rainbow Rowell, Laini Taylor, Kiersten White, Lauren Myracle, Book Club, December Book Club, Myra McEntire
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BOOK CLUB: Cell by Stephen King

November 16, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Book club discussion for October's Book of the Month

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In Literature, Photography Tags Stephen King, Cell, October, October Book Club, Horror, Thriller, The Book Carousel, Booktography, Booklr, Book Photography, Book Photo Shoot, Book of the Month, Book Reviews
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BOOK CLUB: November Reveal

November 9, 2015 Heather Ratliff

and November's Winner is....

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In Literature Tags Book of the Month, Book Club, November Book Club, Kathy Reichs, Deja Dead, Bones
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Nook Glowlight Plus: A Book Lover's Review

November 1, 2015 Heather Ratliff
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Read on for my thoughts on the new Nook Glowlight Plus.

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In Literature Tags Nook, Glowlight Plus, Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo, Product Review, Positive, David Wellington, booktography, ereader, Top Ten Posts 2015
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BOOK CLUB: Let's Vote! November Book of the Month

October 30, 2015 Heather Ratliff
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Let's vote for November's Book of the Month!

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In Literature Tags November, Book Club, Drew Barrymore, Wildflower, Welcome to Nightvale, Deja Dead, Kathy Reichs, Temperance Brennan, Bones, Joseph Fink, Jeffrey Cranor, Pretending to Dance, Diane Chamberlain, Voting, Book of the Month
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Top Ten Iconic Novels Written by Stephen King

October 24, 2015 Heather Ratliff
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Top 10 books by the King of Horror

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In Literature Tags Stephen King, The Shining, Misery, Top 10, IT, Pet Sematary, Carrie, Cujo, The Green Mile, The Stand, Salem's Lot, The Dead Zone, Spooky, Halloween, Horror, Mystery, The Book Carousel, Booklr, Bibliophile
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BOOK CLUB: Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer

October 11, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Book review and discussion of Rubbernecker by Belinda Bauer

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In Literature Tags Rubbernecker, Belinda Bauer, September Book Club, Book of the Month, Book Club, Murder, Suspense, Crime, Aspergers, Mystery
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Writing your Dreams: An adventure in self publishing with author Leslie Redden

October 7, 2015 Heather Ratliff

One author's experience with self publishing.

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In Literature, Writing Tags Leslie Redden, Kingdom Forgotten, The Wooded King, Self Publishing, Author Interview
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BOOK CLUB: October Reveal

October 5, 2015 Heather Ratliff

October's Book Club selection is....

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In Literature Tags Stephen King, October, October Book Club, Book of the Month, Horror, Halloween, Cell, Joe Hill, Heart-Shaped Box, Scary
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E-Books vs Print: The Pros and Cons of Digital Literature

September 30, 2015 Heather Ratliff

Not sure if you want an e-reader? Read on...

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In Literature Tags nook, ereader, book photography, Top Ten Posts 2015
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BOOK CLUB: Let's Vote! October Book of the Month

September 26, 2015 Heather Ratliff

What will October's Spooky Selection be? You decide....

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In Literature Tags Halloween, October, Cell, Stephen King, Pretty Baby, Mary Kubica, Heart-Shaped Box, Joe Hill, The Illustrated Man, Ray Bradbury, Book Club, October Book Club, Voting, Spooky
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