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Book of the Day, brought to you by the lovely chirp of my smoke detector and an impatient wait for the electrician. Stop in and chirp along!

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The chaos has begun! Stop in to see what that's about but really, you're here for the Book of the Day. As am I. Stop in and learn about it.

This time of year is full of milestones for me. Come see what they are, and be sure to check out the Book of the Day too!

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It's back to work over here today, and I am GRATEFUL. I love what I do, and having you on the journey makes it better. Book of the Day too!

Yesterday was a heavy day, and it's been a heavy week overall. Stop in for the Book of the Day, because we all need some lightness.

The people of Woolslayer — and Chad himself — are hoping he’s only a visitor to this neighborhood that borders the sheep farm and is vital to the series in many ways. Grab your copy of Legacy at all t...

My health is improving after the weekend's crud. But that's not all that is improving! Stop in for the Book of the Day and to see what I mean.

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In Maybe the Bird Will Rise, Tess has weather woes and gets cold. Very cold. It makes romance difficult. I have that stuffed sinus, swollen glands fun times that often comes with sleeping with the win...

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It's my oldest kid's birthday! Woot! I also have the usual updates and, of course, the Book of the Day. Stop in and check it all out.

The weather's cooling off, but that's about all that is. I've got the Book of the Day, a book birthday, and the PBS fundraiser happening.

Yes, as August winds down and the school buses are back on the street, that means the PBS fundraiser at Blythe Books is winding down. And with it is that nice added bonus I threw in: $1 from every sale... Read More »

Here she is! It's another surprise publication, only different this time. Stop in, see what's up, check out the Book of the Day.

I've got news that I'm waiting to share... what's new with you? Of course, I have the Book of the Day for your diverse reading needs.

It's Monday, so time to get back at it. I've got a Book of the Day for you, too, as always, so stop in and check out the Monday update.

The heat's back, and with it is the Book of the Day, the PBS fundraiser at Blythe Books, and what I'm doing to add to it. Check it out --

Hoping it'll rain today at West of Mars, I bring you a Book of the Day that... has nothing to do with rain. Stop in and see for yourself.

I chose today's Book of the Day with deliberation, although there were so many options for it. Reading is resistance. So is this blog.

Free digital Long Beach Public Library cards will soon be available to teens across the nation in an effort to offset bookbanning in other parts of the country, thanks to a new partnership between Lon...

Catch up quickly with Susan's amazing weekend that was very bookish, and then check out the Book of the Day! Big donations to PBS happened!

Lots of "That wasn't supposed to happen" yesterday, and so today's Book of the Day actually was chosen to say no, it wasn't. Stop in and see.

Susan has the weirdest car trouble ever today, and is cranky from all the interruptions. But there's a Book of the Day, and so check THAT out.

Strong hearts are the topic du jour, even though it has nothing to do with the Book of the Day, Stop in and see what I mean, and buy a book!

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Susan's having a sick day, but still got up and posted a Book of the Day. Now, that is dedication to the cause! Stay healthy, friends!

It's a sunny day here at West of Mars, and I've got the Book of the Day and a new fundraiser for PBS that I'd LOVE you to join. Check it!

Who, me? Spontaneous? You betcha! And I have the Book of the Day for you today, as well, so the update's super short but the book looks good.

Another sleepless night means a quick update today. Check the Book of the Day, and I've got a new link for you as part of this project, too.

Another sleepless night means a quick update today. Check the Book of the Day, and I've got a new link for you as part of this project, too.

One day. One book. One theme, too, but I'm not telling what that is.

Susan had a night out! I'm awake and ready to go today, though, with a Book of the Day for you and a quick rundown of the other usual stuff

I love my cats, but sometimes, human skin is no match for them. Stop in for the Book of the Day anyway because reading is resistance

Lots of fog here at West of Mars -- literally -- but the Book of the Day is here, and that's what this is all about, after all. Check it --

You glad it's Friday? I am! I've got the Book of the Day along with the usual chatter, so stop in. This one's particularly good today!

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I did it! I'm caught up on my writerly word count. Stop in and hear a bit about that, but be sure, as always, to check the Book of the Day.

I'm switching into resting mode, but I've still got a Book of the Day. Which may not be so restful, but that's okay. That's part of the point

So much water in last night's storms! I did not float away, and am here with... you guessed it. The Book of the Day. Stop in and check it out

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Award-winning local author Eric Smith, whose latest YA novel will be featured at the National Book Festival of the Library of Congress later this summer,…