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17Dec2021

2022 Thoughtful Reading Challenge

Posted in Reading Challenge by mmelland

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Hello! It’s that time of year again – time to reveal the 2022 Thoughtful Reading Challenge! Continue reading →

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12Dec2021

Book Review: Salvation of a Saint by Keigo Higashino

Posted in Fiction, Mystery by mmelland

Salvation of a Saint is a clever mystery that had me guessing not “whodunit” but “howtheydunit” until the very end. Well done, Mr. Higashino! Continue reading →

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19Nov2021

Book Review: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave

Posted in Fiction, Mystery, suspense by mmelland

The Last Thing He Told Me is an absorbing mystery/suspense novel that just might make you wonder if you really know the one you’re with. Continue reading →

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10Nov2021

10 Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers You Can Buy on Etsy for Under $75

Posted in Opinion by mmelland

I don’t know about you, but I’ve already started my Christmas shopping. Supply chain issues are moving the holiday gift buying timeline up for a lot of us, so I wanted to help you out by providing some gift ideas for the readers in your life. (Or you can add them to your own wish list!) Continue reading →

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28Oct2021

Book Review: Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

Posted in Fiction, Horror, Humor by mmelland

Horrorstor is a horror story that takes place in an Ikea-like big box store. It’s blend of horror and comedy had me chuckling even as I was cringing. Continue reading →

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17Oct2021

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Posted in Opinion by mmelland

Thank You for Your Generosity!

Last month I posted an invitation to help me celebrate ten years of LIVING with ALS by donating to the ALS Association. Once again, you came through and helped me raise over $22k for ALSA. I have the best blog readers! Continue reading →

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30Sep2021

Book Review: Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, and the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship by Robert Kurson

Posted in Current Nonfiction, Nonfiction by mmelland

Pirate Hunters is the fascinating true story of the search for the pirate ship the Golden Fleece, only the second pirate shipwreck ever found. When you’re done reading it, you’ll be packing your scuba gear and heading to the Dominican Republic to hunt for treasure. Continue reading →

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22Sep2021

Book Review: Cold Storage, Alaska by John Straley

Posted in Contemporary Fiction, Fiction by mmelland

Cold Storage, Alaska is a quirky novel that alternates between humor, violence, and pathos. I liked it! Continue reading →

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15Sep2021

Will You Help Me Celebrate 10 Years of LIVING with ALS?

Posted in Opinion by mmelland

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Hello everybody!

This is my annual plea for donations to the ALS Association, but this year is a little different. I’m commemorating ten years of living with ALS by setting some lofty fundraising goals. Continue reading →

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1Sep2021

Book Review: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

Posted in Fiction, Science Fiction by mmelland

Klara and the Sun explores one of today’s more controversial topics – artificial intelligence and what happens when technology advances to the point where robots really are almost human. The novel is slow-paced, but nonetheless an interesting read. Continue reading →

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