RAE’S READS

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Sunday six friends and I joined the Writing Center’s Sarah, from UHCL, where I taught for 34 years for Part Two of a Poetry Workshop. This one was on writing free verse poetry. Sarah gave a lovely talk, often interrupted by questions and comments by the participants, which led to lively discussions–so lively that we…
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My blogging friend at The Starry Night Elf blog posted this thought, and it really spoke to me. We think of strong women as being bold, when a gentle mind and a kind heart is the true measure of a brave spirit. We recently held a Women’s Tea at Rae’s Reads (my bookstore) where I…
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THE NONFICTION IN NOVEMBER CHALLENGE WAS SHORT BY ONE BOOK ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2023. So,I extended the challenge to January 15th, 2024 and had started the last book… I didn’t even make it by the 15th, but finished it today, the 26th, at least before the 31st of January. LOL This book was the last…
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TODAY S WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24TH, and haven’t done one of these in for- ever. Here goes: WHAT HAVE FINISHED: A recent Tuesday Night Book Club selection, this was one of the most loved books I have read so far this year. Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, published in 2022, presents “a widow’s unlikely connection with” an octopus.…
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This past week finished the following: J.L. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire–listened to this book in the series on audiobook. Also listened to Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. A wonderful book I shall keep and reread. Checked out from the library Since my word for the year is JOY, I…
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Tonight for Thursday Night Girl’s Night at Rae’s Reads, my bookstore and my home, we had a meeting of the “Silent Reading Book Club.” Seven were in attendance , just the right number to fill the Conversation Area of the front room. We were asked to come at five-ish, and all who were coming were…