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Ever been just to hot to read? Welcome to Florida where summer had been in full force. All we're missing are the hurricanes! Our A/C, bless its ancient heart, is in desperate need of repair or replacement. You can help my family (arms my fur babies and the books. NEVER FORGET THE BOOKS.) Check out Go Fund Me and help us get our chill on!!
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A wonderful book of meditations to start or end your day. My personal favorites are those by Thich Nhat Hanh.

As a prime member, I can borrow one book each month, no due date, from a large kindle lending library. So when i saw the complete Harry Potter series....SQUEEEE! I have not read them all, and wanted to start over, so here goes! I've wanted to get the British version so until i can get it, I can read this in the meantime. :D

Do.not. let your eyes get so dried out you are unable to read much. Ok so it's not like I did this on purpose. It's due to my meds and autoimmune diseases. I have keraritis, kind scratches all over my corneas.yes it hurts. I'm on the types of drops. I need new glasses too. I can read a bit on my Kindle but a regular book is painful. I'm in reading withdrawal!!!

How is it April already? I'm happy to announce that I'm on the Official Street Team for XOXOAfterDark.com, the XOXperts ;) A steady stream of romance book does wonders for you!

I've also added a few books about a condition called Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) which my son has been battling. I am grateful to those who put their personal stories out there--and I can get the book in seconds on my ereader.

MUST READ! Think Basic Instinct +50 Shades+The Lovely Bones. Thriller indeed!

This book is so amazingly good. Disturbing, yes, definitely for adults only.

Make sure you have tissues with this. It's so good, but my <3 hurts for August

In order to help myself recover from debilitating anxiety, depression,ocd, I've been on the computer less, reading up a storm, and watching light hearted tv and movies. I'm also a member of the Goodreads group, 1 million pages. I've read EIGHT books so far this year, and hopefully my ticker shows you how far I am into my quest!
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Love this book so much! Sweet, funny, perfect chick lit!

Adorable romantic comedy. Me-Becky, Hugh Laurie--Felix, if a movie is made ;)

I realized I may have caused a bit of confusion....it's me, the headacheslayer, under a new and improved profile! While I still battle headaches, I wanted to reflect my mission in life--raising funds to end kids cancer!

I've tweaked my profile a bit, my shelves even more, love making friends--both authors and those who are voracious readers like me :) Completely tossed my "official reading list" out the window. I only thought I had a book problem-now with two ereaders, It's insane! All I know is that heaven better have a full library or I'm reconsidering my choice of afterlife residence lol.

How's it Halloween already?

I am so smitten by the daily emails with all the kindle deals. I have more books to read I have reader's block. I have given up on a definitive reading list for the year. Picking what to read next feels so Willy nilly and somehow irresponsible. But that is how it is. I'm also quite smitten with memoirs. And ya. Make of this what you will.

My hair is still rather short and we have a new cat, Marmie

I am quite nearly BALD. On March 8,2014, I had my head shaved for St. Baldrick's Foundation. I had discovered my true calling in life--ending childhood cancer by raising money for pediatric cancer research.

I will confess I LOVE my new look :) You can still donate:
www.stbaldricks.org/participants/Make...

It was one of the best days of my life!

I have discovered the vast land of "free/discounted e-books". I am adding books faster than I can read them. I've had "To Read" lists at the beginning of the year for ages. However I find myself at an impasse...Stick to the list OR just read books willy nilly. Is that responsible? How will my book journal feel, all list-less? (yes, I will own up to that very bad pun). Chime in on your opinion!

2014 is starting with a bang! Joshilyn Jackson's My Own Miraculous (on ebook) is a must- read that has me fighting sleep! I'm so ready to begin the 'sequel' Someone Else's Love Story! I've been a bad JJ Fangrrl and forgot hoe magnificent her work makes me feel! Go, go now and pick them up! You will not be sorry! Xoxo

I have fallen madly in love with my Nook (except my wishlist is broken grrrr). I may not have hit my goal but I have been reading more regularly--typically before bed. The Nook also has a great crossword app that I enjoy. Working through the Enchanted Inc series (SO MUCH LOVE) and Ellen Hopkins works--so they are supposed to be for YA but I LOVE THEM. And just got Joshilyn Jackson's new novel--can't wait to read!! xo

When pain rouses me from sleep, or my vampire insomnia hits, I shall read. Either the pain will lull or I will become lost in the words--either way, I will overcome the pain, if only for a few hundred pages.

So 2012 reading is ending with a whimper....I hope to get migraine surgery in 2013. Not only do I think it will greatly improve the quality of my life, I will be able to READ MORE BOOKS! I also need to learn a shorter format for reviews as I am terribly behind (my apologies to those who are waiting!) Happy New Year! May you be blessed by fantastic books in 2013!! xoxo

LOVED the 50 Shades trilogy....moving onward with "Chocolate & Vicodin" by Jeanette Fulda. I loved "Half-Assed" and since I too have chronic headaches/migraines, I knew I needed to read this. It is SO VERY GOOD and SO F*ing FUNNY. Seemed appropriate reading material since I am investigating a new treatment/possible cure for my Migraines. I will be able to read so much more if I can ditch the headaches!

Currently reading the (infamous?) Fifty Shades of Gray.....O.M.G. Yes, I like this book. Yes it's hot. Everyone needs to read mind candy now and then ;)

Migraines played a great part in the reason I didn't read more books in 2011: 10 books read, totalling 2,341 pages. I am so far behind in my "to read list" you will see lots of them pop up in my 2012 list. I'm cutting back on First Reads (at least until I get all those read). I actually miss "my books" which sit patiently around my room. Here's to more reading--less headaches--and more bookcases in 2012! xoxo

Chronic migraines are NOT a reader's friend. But come check out my shiny new look at bastionofbooks.blogspot.com!

Farewell, Goodreads bookswap. You will be missed. To all those who swapped with me, I thank you so very much xoxo Please bookmark my BookBlog: bastionofbooks.blogspot.com for giveaways of gently read books in the future!

I now have a Nook Color! And....there's an app on it for Goodreads :D Now...if only I could add an update from my nook, we'd be all set ;) I got mine from B&N--refurbished--on ebay, great deal! It really exceeded my expectation....I never thought I would get an eReader but here I am! And now I can accept clients w/ eBooks. Booyah!

My husband got laid off after 19 years. No warning. Between my chronic illnesses, my son's and the fact we have 2 kids, this is terrifying. I am desperately seeking work I can do from home due to my disabilities. In the literary world, I do author/book publicity, minor web design/graphics, help you set up a merchandise shop...anything to promote YOU or your book! Please check out http://thecraftyangel.blogspot.com