Bookloving author and publisher

Bookloving author and publisher

About what I love the most - books.

My wordpress blog

If you guys would like to follow my wordpress.com blog, you'll find it here. I will post book reviews there until I get my wordpress.org homepage up and running again. 

Review
4 Stars
Bottling It by A.A. Albright

From Amazon: 

Wanda Wayfair is a bit of a late starter. At almost twenty-one she still hasn't received her magical powers, and she's running out of time. But that doesn’t bother Wanda. Much. Not when she can spend all of her time in the human world and pretend that her coven doesn’t exist. But when Wanda takes a job at Berrys' Bottlers, working with the handsome Will Berry and his unpleasant Aunt Alice, she soon realises that she's a lot closer to the magical world than she thought. All over Dublin, humans are murdering witches. When asked why, all they'll say is, 'I dunno why I done it.' But Wanda thinks she does know why they’ve done it – and hopefully she’ll receive her power in time to help her coven discover the truth.

This isn't my usual type of book. I almost never read paranormal romances or vampire stories or in this case a paranormal mystery. This, however, was much better than I'd expected. My sister and I decided to read it at the same time and discuss it afterwards. We both loved it. It was a fun, quick read. I enjoyed reading a book set in Dublin for once. That doesn't happen very often. I especially enjoyed reading about covens and familiars. Maybe we'll get to read about brooms in later books in the series. 

My other book communities

Since Booklikes is up again, I'd like to share links to my other book community profiles.

 

Please send me a friend request if you'd like to stay in touch, no matter what happens to Booklikes. I have started reading again and will be reviewing too, from time to time. 

 

https://se.librarything.com/profile/Minwynn

https://www.litsy.com/web/user/Minwynn

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2611314

 

I'm Minwynn on Libib too. 

 

And finally, here is my Dreamwidth journal, where I will be posting reviews too:

https://thegreenring.dreamwidth.org/

 

Like everyone else I'm also on Facebook, but I don't post anything about books there so it's hardly worth friending me there, unless you really want to.

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How to Plan a Literary Themed Party

What’s the best part about throwing a literary party? The books obviously! Whether you’re having a birthday bash, a wedding reception, or just some old-fashioned fun, there are lots of ways to incorporate your favorite literature into your latest get-together. Here’s how!

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26 Jobs or Careers for People who Love to Read Books

If you are a bookworm and always look for opportunities to dive into reading then you should search for jobs that will satisfy your need to be around books and reading. Reading books is a hobby that relaxes your senses.I 

 

I'm not sure if all these would work out in reality, but it's a nice thought. 

Source: http://content.wisestep.com/jobs-people-love-read-books
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Christmas present
Christmas present

This is what I got for Christmas this year! For the first time in ages I've been able to focus enough to read a few books. It's wonderful. :) Reviews will follow.

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The library is like a candy store where everything is free.

~ Jamie Ford

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“A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.”

~ St. Francis of Assisi

Source: http://metalhare.wordpress.com
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Fictional characters
Fictional characters

Please tag me if you make your own. I'd love to see them.

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“There are moments in your life when you know everything is about to change. Time isn’t whizzing by, your mind isn’t in a blur, you’re in it, living it, and you know, consciously, that your world will never be the same again. You will never be the same again.”

Proof of Lies, written by Diana Rodriguez Wallach

 

Source: http://ryanlanz.com/2017/07/26/book-quote-corner-85
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Source: http://reviewtales.wordpress.com/2017/06/18/j-r-r-tolkien-fragment-of-the-day
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Cute folding house book
Cute folding house book
Source: http://openhouseminiatures.wordpress.com/2013/03/01/how-to-make-a-folding-dolls-house
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8 Ideas you've had if you're an avid reader

I've had most of these, but not all. For instance, I'd never get rid of my books, even if I've mislaid a few. Also, I don't want to buy ALL the books, just the ones I like (or love).

Source: http://bookstr.com/8-ideas-youve-definitely-had-if-youre-avid-reader
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A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people – people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.

~ E. B. White

Source: http://bibliophileanon.tumblr.com/post/161258971757/a-library-is-a-good-place-to-go-when-you-feel
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Attention 'Doctor Who' fans: TARDIS to land in the form of a free library

Dan Zemke, 28, of Detroit has been a fan of Doctor Who for years. He's wanted to build a replica of the show's TARDIS, or Time And Relative Dimension in Space time machine, for a while now.

 

On Saturday, he'll unveil his version: The 10-foot tall, 1-ton structure will serve as a shared library at the corner of Vermont and Warren in Detroit's historic Woodbridge neighborhood.

 

TARDIS

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nation-now/2017/05/31/dr-who-fans-detroit-get-its-own-tardis-form-free-library/360437001
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10 Tips for a Creative Life

The creative life is fraught with worries, doubts and other challenges that can easily cause a person to avoid creating.

 

It’s challenging to work on a novel for years in a world already filled with books or to share another image when it seems everybody is a photographer.

 

When we do work that doesn’t turn out, we might feel frustrated or sad. When we don’t know how to complete a project, we might feel anxious or defeated.

 

Here are 10 tips for bravely manifesting your potential, creating deeply and regularly, and living your life as an everyday creative person.

Source: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/10-tips-for-a-creative-life.html