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hannibalselephantgirl

Hannibal’s Elephant Girl – Review

by christine (booktumbling) on 05. Nov, 2009 in book reviews

Hannibal’s Elephant Girl by Ariion Kathleen Brindley is set 229 BCE at a river camp near Carthage (North Africa) and follows Liada, a 12 year old girl, and her daily adventures. Liada is pulled from a raging river by Obolus, one of the elephants being trained for war at the camp. Liada has lost her [...]

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Perfect Timing – Review

by christine (booktumbling) on 03. Nov, 2009 in book reviews

Perfect Timing by Jill Mansell is chick lit done right! Poppy Dunbar meets the man of her dreams the day before her wedding. The chance encounter is the catalyst needed to call off her wedding and embark on an adventure in London with hopes of finding Mr. Right again. Of course, she meets an array [...]

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Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)

Loving chocolate in style (reviews/giveaways)

by christine (booktumbling) on 02. Nov, 2009 in book reviews

The holiday season is here! Time to wear that fancy new ensemble, attending get together after get together and partake in button-popping wonderful feasts. Oh, and the chocolate desserts. I am a huge fan of Project Runway and was rooting for Christian Siriano during season 4. He was so entertaining and added a spark to [...]

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How To Catch and Keep a Vampire – Review

by christine (booktumbling) on 31. Oct, 2009 in book reviews

Do you find yourself jealous of Sookie, Bella and Buffy? Do you think Tom Cruise, George Hamilton, Kate Beckinsale and Gary Oldman are their sexiest when sporting fangs? Then How To Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step-By-Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful is the book for you. Chemistry, what vampires look for [...]

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Ecoholic (when you’re addicted to the planet) – Review

by christine (booktumbling) on 29. Oct, 2009 in book reviews

I have made an effort the past few years to do my part, small though it may be, to be more environmentally aware and friendly in my daily life. I recycle most things, I do compost for my garden, I purchase more “green” products and try to buy locally and organically when possible. After reading [...]

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