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The Forest of Vanishing Stars, Kristin Harmel

May 14, 2021 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Forests and the wild things in life have always fascinated me and I love to wander in them. But, if I was forced to hide and live in the forests, I’m not sure I would survive. Unless you have studied the stars, you could be lost very quickly! And without survival skills, you will be […]

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

January 18, 2021 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Historical Novels transport you to another time and place, making reading a more interactive pastime. When you can’t get out and go somewhere new, a good book can transport you to places you never thought you would go. That is the beauty of a good book and a great story! Historical World War II […]

2021 The Year to Learn Something New!

January 1, 2021 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Congratulations We made it to the first day of 2021! If you are trying to keep your New Year’s Resolution, then let me help you! I’ve decided that this year is the year to learn something new each and every day! To that end, I was opted to receive a book before it’s publishing date( […]

The Forgotten Home Child by Genevieve Graham A Book Review

December 31, 2020 by GrammieOlivia 2 Comments

Okay I have a confession to make! It’s the last day of 2020 and I just finished reading The Forgotten Home Child! I love Historical Novels and this one just made me sit back and really pay attention, I could not put it down. The Forgotten Home Child follows the lives of 5 outcast children! […]

Little Girls and Mermaids go Hand in Hand!

November 27, 2020 by GrammieOlivia 4 Comments

Anyone who has daughters or granddaughters will understand that Mermaids are a fact of life! Who doesn’t love these mystical magical creatures? Stories have been told about Mermaids for centuries! Mermaids just make your imagination come to life. When you get your hands on this book you will be mesmerized by the story and […]

So Christmas is just around the corner……

November 25, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

and what to my wandering eyes did appear? A wish from my other half to make some noise… His idea of noise is beating out on a Beat Board to his heart’s content. I wonder what the neighbors will think? It doesn’t look like it would do much, but I’m told, it will definitely help […]

An Extravagant Death By Charles Finch

November 11, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

An Extravagant Death by Charles Finch was a truly enjoyable trip through history as well as the sleuthing that was necessary to solve crimes in bygone days. We have become jaded in our modern day with the speed with which problems and paradoxes are untangled. Go back in time to the late 1800’s. We know […]

Surviving the White Gaze- Rebecca Carroll- A Review

November 7, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Surviving the White Gaze by Rebecca Carroll is a book that should be read by anyone who is considering adopting a bi-racial child. But, I think it should be read by everyone. This book is an eye opener. Rebecca Carroll does a wonderful job of articulating what it is like to grow up in a […]

Do You Want to Know More and Influence the Future?

November 3, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

Search for: Brands Influencers Categories LOG IN View Larger Image Be in the Know, Be First, or Be Best By Joe Sinkwitz|March 14th, 2017 As we discussed previously, one way to build a bigger audience is by engaging with and listening to that audience. One way to get more engagement is to be top-of-mind, and there are […]

Autumn is Here, Time to Get Your Reading Lists Growing

October 28, 2020 by GrammieOlivia Leave a Comment

When the seasons begin to change, then our habits also begin to change too! Summertime is a great time to be outdoors and enjoying the warm weather and sunshine, but once fall comes, we look for other ways to keep ourselves occupied. READING is one way that makes me happy to be indoors when the […]

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