Category Archives: Books Galore

Posts related to Leah’s thoughts on the books she reads. These should not be considered formal reviews.

The Stephen King Challenge: Mini-Challenge #1

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Leah

The first mini-challenge for The Stephen King Challenge kicks off on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. The prize for this mini-challenge is a brand new hardcover copy of Stephen King’s latest novel, 11/22/63! The mini-challenge schedule is: Feb | March | … Continue reading →

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The Stephen King Challenge

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Leah

So the plan was I wouldn’t join any challenges until I finished my site’s re-design. Well that only lasted until I received an invitation to join The Stephen King Challenge, hosted by Michelle (True Book Addict) and Kate (Read 2 … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge Is Over

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Leah

But that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy and share Christmas spirit all year long :) The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge 2011 was hosted by Michelle/The True Book Addict and ran from November 21st through January 6th. Unfortunately, I’m still reading … Continue reading →

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All Through the Night by Mary Higgins Clark

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Leah

A sweet holiday tale that may prove too predictable and lighthearted for hardcore fans of the thriller-mystery genre or Higgins Clark’s previous novels. Synopsis All of Alvirah’s deductive powers and Willy’s world-class common sense are called upon as the two … Continue reading →

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My 2011 Reading Challenge

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Leah

I challenged myself to read 75 books in 2011. This year’s to-read list included many classics by authors such as Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens, George Orwell, and Oscar Wilde; plus, the “must-reads” for horror writers that I hadn’t … Continue reading →

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Digging into WordPress by Chris Coyier and Jeff Star

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Leah

Digging into WordPress by Chris Coyier and Jeff Star is my first “real” book on WordPress. Until now I’d learned what I needed with a mixture of the Codex, online how-to articles, critical thinking, and intuition. But after creating websites … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge 2011

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Leah

I just signed up for The Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge! Okay, so I told myself no more challenges for 2011. But then along comes such a fun one that I couldn’t resist. And besides, I planned to read the first … Continue reading →

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Getting Things Done by David Allen

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Leah

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen is written in an extremely linear style and format. That could prove difficult for right-brainers, but I found it easy to understand and apply. The thing is, when I … Continue reading →

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I Am Not a Serial Killer by Dan Wells

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Leah

A 15-year old boy named John Wayne Cleaver, a diagnosed sociopath obsessed with serial killers, who used to torture animals, loves fire and still battles incontinence, seems better suited for the role of “villain” but Dan Wells proves the opposite … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge: The Classic Bribe

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Leah

Take a peek at my 75 Book Challenge (top menu) and you’ll see I already planned to read more of “the classics” this year. Now here’s extra incentive, and for you, too! http://quirkygirlsread.wordpress.com/the-classic-bribe/

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