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31May2023

Book Review: Cold Sassy Tree by Olive Ann Burns

Posted in Fiction, Historical Fiction by mmelland

Cold Sassy Tree, published in 1984, is one tall glass of sweet Southern storytelling. With strong themes of love, compassion, spirituality, and family (with more than a dash of humor and gossip), it’s easy to see why this historical fiction novel was a bestseller in its time. Continue reading →

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24May2023

“A Book for Every Kid” Children’s Book Drive

Posted in Book drive, by mmelland

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Hello, everyone. The U.S. is currently experiencing a literacy crisis, and my daughter, Hayley, and I are sponsoring a children’s book drive to help develop young readers and do something to help solve this crisis. Continue reading →

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16May2023

Reader Recommendations Page Has Been Updated (Finally)!

Posted in Reader Recommendations by mmelland

One of the purposes of the Book Thoughts from Bed blog is to give and receive book recommendations. I try to capture the book recommendations my blog readers leave in the comments section on the Reader Recommendations page of the blog, which has recently been updated after two years. Continue reading →

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9May2023

Audio Book Review: Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister, Narrated by Lesley Sharp

Posted in Audio book, Fiction, Science Fiction, suspense by mmelland

Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a riveting and cleverly constructed novel of suspense that has a mother traveling back in time to discover the events leading up to a murder committed by her beloved son. Can she change history and save her son? Continue reading →

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1May2023

Book Review: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson

Posted in Biographical Nonfiction, Nonfiction by mmelland

Furiously Happy is Jenny Lawson’s candid and humorous memoir about her struggles with mental illness. Lawson, an award-winning blogger, holds nothing back in describing her disorders, her coping mechanisms, her family life, and her opinions on everything from the Australian outback to cats that yawn too much. Continue reading →

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12Apr2023

Book Review: All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers

Posted in Fiction, Mystery by mmelland

All Good People Here is a terrific murder mystery that will leave you guessing until the end (and then some). The novel follows crime reporter Margot Davies as she pieces together the connection between a recent child abduction and a 25-year-old murder. Continue reading →

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31Mar2023

Book Review: Semper Fidelis: A Crime Novel of the Roman Empire by Ruth Downie

Posted in Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery by mmelland

Semper Fidelis is the fifth book in Ruth Downie’s Medicus Novels series. It’s set in England (formerly known as Britannia) during the Roman occupation somewhere around 122 AD. The time period, setting, characters, and plot make it a light and entertaining read. Continue reading →

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21Mar2023

Book Review: A Test of Wills by Charles Todd

Posted in Historical Fiction, Mystery by mmelland

A Test of Wills is a satisfying, traditional English mystery with a nontraditional main character. Ian Rutledge is trying to rebuild his career at Scotland Yard following World War I, but PTSD, lack of clues, and secretive villagers are making it difficult to solve a high-profile murder. Continue reading →

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14Mar2023

10 Fascinating Nonfiction Books that Will Leave You Wanting More

Posted in Book Lists, Nonfiction by mmelland

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In the right author’s hands, true stories can be just as engrossing as fiction. Plus, the best nonfiction books teach you about a number of topics, including history, famous and non famous people, and both well-known and obscure events and locations. Continue reading →

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28Feb2023

Book Review: The Shell Collector by Anthony Doerr

Posted in Fiction, Short Stories by mmelland

The Shell Collector is a collection of short stories by Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Doerr. Each story is the same sublime quality of All the Light We Cannot See, but packaged as delicious bite-sized nuggets. These short stories pack a powerful literary punch! Continue reading →

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