We bring you a mini sampler platter of appetizers and a quick indie spotlight in this episode. The spotlight is shined on Laura Guneot's short story titled Even in the Grey, we chat about ways to better your reading life and another unique library, and we present the obligatory Fact and Tip. Nicole's Fact is about authors and pseudonyms and JD's Tip is about an online shop for bookworm products.


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The Mini Appetizer Sampler Platter

The single best thing you can do for your reading life

The most creative little library (You must check out the photos)

The Dream Traveler’s Quest series by Ted Dekker and Kara Dekker

• Book 1: Into the Book of Light
• Book 2: The Curse of Shadowman
• Book 3: The Garden and the Serpent
• Book 4: The Final Judgment

The Quick Indie Spotlight

Even in the Grey by Laura Guenot
Purchase Even in the Grey on Amazon
Laura's website

Laura's novel that is in progress is tentatively titled, "To Have the Courage", and is set during the 1690s in the small Massachusetts settlement of Haverhill. The story follows the adventurous life of young Isaac Bradley, who is taken captive by Abenaki Indians.

Book Synopsis
"Frightened and alone…wondering if God has completely abandoned him…young Isaac Bradley, a captive to the people that took the most important person in his life, faces a perilous journey that tests not only his struggling faith…but his courage."

The book is based on a true story and is expected to be out sometime in the fall or winter of 2019.

Laura Guenot

Nicole’s Bookworm Fact

...is about authors and their pseudonyms.
Full Story
Victoria's Forgotten Treasures Post about Louisa May Alcott

JD's Bookworm Tip

...is the super cool online shop for bookworms called Ideal Bookshelf.


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Feedback Segment

Garrett got in touch to share an idea about what to call the bittersweet feeling you get when you finish a good book.
Kate Willis' blog post

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