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My family and I just moved into a new house with much more garden space, which meant that I could finally grow a vegetable garden. The planning of my vegetable patch sort of went like this: chili peppers, more chili peppers, and then we’ll see. In subsequent garden research I came across a vast wealth of tips and information sources that surprised me, a newish gardener.

Continue Reading "Resources for Plant Lovers and How to Get a Free Rain Barrel" →

Adult Summer Reading will soon be under way (June 4 - August 27), so it's time to find that next great read! 

If fascinating fictional people are your thing, here is a list of books full of "characters" from the quirky to the curmudgeonly, and from the alarming to the downright dangerous. (Jane Steele, you rock!)

If you are in the mood for something faster-paced, or a book with some steamy summer romance, click here and fill out our BookVine form.  In just 10 - 14 days, you will receive a personalized list of recommendations just for you! 

Continue Reading "Can’t Look Away: Books With Compelling Characters" →

While I love reading physical, tangible books made out of paper-- yes, those still exist-- the act of reading doesn't allow for much multitasking.

Sometimes there's only so many hours in the day, and I don't want to have to choose between finishing a breathtaking fantasy novel and, say, feeding myself.

But what if I could do both?

Continue Reading "Listen to Audie Award Nominated Audiobooks!" →

It’s ironic that the one thing we have in abundance is the one thing we can never seem to get enough of.

What am I talking about?

Time, of course!

Working two jobs and trying to have a social life has taught me that time is precious. It is not something I want to be wasting away.

Continue Reading "A Mindfulness Cheat Sheet" →

You know how you’re just wandering along, minding your own business when certain types of books start finding you? 

Like a magnet you attract them, whether you mean to or not. 

You just keep seeing these authors or titles over and over in different places. 

Continue Reading "Found in Translation: Branch out with these French to English Novels" →