Category: NBRC

NBRC, Read-o-Meter, Reading Challenges, Short & Sweet

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: A Short and Sweet mini-review 20 years later

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Harry Potter #1) by J.K. Rowling Exclusive Gryffindor House Edition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – a highly collectable must-have for all Harry Potter fans!       Haven’t read this in ages. But then, one of our awesome team challenges made me realize I had the 20 years … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: A Short and Sweet mini-review 20 years later

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Book of the Month, NBRC, Read-o-Meter, Short & Sweet

Short and Sweet Review: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison My rating: 4 of 5 stars Book Synopsis:  Rachel Morgan lives in a world where a bioengineered virus wiped out most of the world’s human population – exposing the existence of supernatural communities that had long lived alongside humanity. It’s her job as a white witch working for Inderland Security to protect the humans from things that go bump … Continue reading Short and Sweet Review: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

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Book-Talk, NBRC, NetGalley, New-Releases, Top Ten Tuesday, UF Wednesday

Top Ten Tuesday: The Harpie’s Daunting Reading Plan till 2018

My TBR pile is the size of mount Everest. Between the unread physical books on the shelf, Kindle freebies, books on my TBR shelf on goodreads, ongoing series, new releases I didn’t know I wanted to read till I was researching for this post, ARCs I have requested that are number #11 in a series I only read the first 2 or 3 installments (yes, plural), … Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday: The Harpie’s Daunting Reading Plan till 2018

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Book-Talk, Most Wanted, NBRC, Reading Challenges

NBRC event: The Great Library Cross Promotion

Ask Rachel Caine a Question (Link to Thread) — we’re keeping it open till the end of the week. Ash & Quill Buddy Read (Link to Thread) Read & Review Corner Read the Book and post a small review on the thread: Ink and Bone Paper and Fire Ash and Quill Review doesn’t have to be too detailed, a small one counts as long as it’s more … Continue reading NBRC event: The Great Library Cross Promotion

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When you’re feeling overwhelmed is time to take a break… or start working on a new team challenge!

So, yesterday I almost stepped down as a NBRC mod. Truth to be told, with real life acting up pretty much since last June, and the madness that was our last team challenge, I was still recovering. Actually, I was ready to throw the towel and quit. I tried to do minimal tasks, and ended up feeling guilty for leaving all work to be done… … Continue reading When you’re feeling overwhelmed is time to take a break… or start working on a new team challenge!

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