My Writing Life: Awareness, Reflection, Inspiration

Thank you for visiting my literary site. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the ride. I blog about books. If you believe in the power of books to transform lives, you are in the right place. Join me in my reading adventures. To avoid confusion let me clarify that I do NOT have Instagram or Facebook. This is my only site. I publish between two and four posts per month.

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Abike Iyimide

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If you are going to read only one mystery book this year, make sure you pick Where Sleeping Girls Lie . Don’t be deterred by the fa...

Friday, June 26, 2026

The Ocean's Menagerie by Drew Harvell

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Immerse yourself in the mysterious beauty of the ocean. You will discover an enchanting world of diversity and partnerships that a...

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates

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I wanted to read a thought-provoking mystery during my summer break, so I considered one of Joyce Carol Oates’s books. Carthage ...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Lost Boys: Why Our Sons Turn Violent and How We Can Save Them by James Garbarino, Ph.D.

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I do not have sons, but the title of this book hooked me as soon as I stepped into a library last year. I will explain why. L...

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Julia Hones: I am a creative spirit, an inquisitive mind. I hope you find something of value in my literary site. I've had poems, stories and essays published in various literary magazines and anthologies, both in print and online. Now I am focused on writing about books. My purpose is to share the wonder of books across the world and to promote a love for reading books. Welcome to My Writing Life Blog: Awareness, Reflection, Inspiration, a place where books come to life.

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