Category Archives: paperback books

Gone, and Some Forgotten

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Angie, the Tuesday Hound, asked: “Is there a book from your youth that you would love to have a copy of now?” I must have mentioned these before, since books have been a major part of my life.  My mother … Continue reading →

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Semi-read Books

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

Several years ago I had a great deal of time to read. Most of this was done in my cars, waiting in carpool lines or at bus stops for grandkids. This was also going on at the same time that … Continue reading →

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Bring ’em On!

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Tonette Joyce

What do I read? What genre or genres? The real question is, what don’t I read? I was one of those kids who read the cereal boxes at breakfast. I read through the family’s World Book Encyclopedia by 4th grade. I … Continue reading →

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YA Read Any Good Books Lately?

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

Free Week :it’s Thanksgiving Week in America. I have had some respiratory illness, so as much as I usually enjoy having a full house, (and often guests from out of town), this year is quiet and I probably needed for … Continue reading →

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Paperback Writer

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Tonette Joyce

Question of the week: “Knowing that the profit margin / royalties in paperback formats is minimal, do you still try to obtain that format? Why or why not?” Yes, I would as a writer and do as a reader. I … Continue reading →

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