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The #BSCReadAlong is totally “dibbly fresh”!

The #BSCReadAlong

“Dibbly fresh”?! (BSC-speak for super cool!)  I know- you are thinking “What the heck, T?” Well- let me catch you up… So first, if you’ve ever visited Traveling With T you know that Ann Martin is my literary rockstar. She wrote The Baby-Sitters Club books and started my life-long love of reading. Through Ann, I learned about things- diabetes, a place I longed to visit (NYC), and so much more. But, mainly- I learned about friendship. About having a group of friends who were true blue. I could go on and on about my love for Ann (and I did in my post Ann M. Martin Saved The Chicken Pox Princess!) But, I’ll bring it all back to present day ramblings! Several weeks ago- Becca @ I’m Lost In Books and I were chatting about our fanatic love of The Baby-Sitters Club books- and Becca had the brilliant idea of a #BSCReadalong. Continue reading →

Billionaire Blend by Cleo Coyle

Billionaire Blend

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Traveling With T purchased this copy for personal reading.

Billionaire Blend

Cleo Coyle is BUSY. The Village Blend is packed. And there is a man that is coming in every day- asking her baristas about these complicated or little known coffee drinks. When Claire sees him, she decides to take his order and try to see what’s up with him- and cut him off from poaching her baristas- if that is what he’s after (which she thinks!) Before Claire can figure out about the man- something happens. Continue reading →

Literary Friday, ya’ll….

literary friday

Today is Friday- and I am in serious sucking up the last moments of summer mode. Enjoying the sun. Cranking up the music. Trying to pack as much fun in every day. Enjoying pedicure weather. And making plans for Labor Day weekend. Continue reading →

Oxford: Food. Wine. My Happy Place.

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Hello lovelies! I hope you are ready for some great pictures that will make your tummies rumble and want to hop on the first plane, train, or car heading to Oxford, MS- where the food is great, the wine is the perfect temp, and there is always something happening- be it literary or athletic, educational or musical- or a million other things!

A few weeks ago, Erin- the oh so adorable owner of Deep South Magazine (an online magazine that you must subscribe to like now!) let me know that she and Cerith Mathis (mockingbird media) would be traveling through Mississippi and would love to meet up in Oxford and possibly Jackson. Since both those towns are a hop, skip and jump from my hometown- and I love me some Erin and had been eager to meet Cerith ( us Southern Lit fans have to stick together!) I signed up to meet them for dinner and drinks one night as part of their #SouthernLitRoadtrip. Continue reading →

The Objects of Her Affection by Sonya Cobb

the objects of her affection by sonya cobb

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*Traveling With T received this book at BEA 2014 for review consideration.

The Objects Of Her Affection

Sophie Porter is on a hunt for a house. Not just any house. But the PERFECT house. The house that will give her and her family the stability she longed for as a child. The house that will be in their lives forever. A house with character.

Sophie finds the house- it’s an old house- it needs work. But it speaks to Sophie. It makes Sophie think of all the things she longed for as a child. It’s the house she wants her children to grow up in, the house that she always imagines being a part of the Porter family- their daily life and their memories. Sophie’s husband, Brian, does not have the same feelings- but since Sophie is more in charge of their finances- he lets her take the lead. Continue reading →

The Matchmaker by Elin Hilderbrand

The Matchmaker Elin Hilderbrand

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*Traveling With T received an ARC at BEA 2014.

The Matchmaker

Dabney Kimball Beech, 48 years old. Resident of Nantucket her entire life. Works at the Nantucket Visitor Center- which is appropriate- because Dabney is a walking advertisement for life in Nantucket.

Dabney has a daughter, Agnes, who she loves with all her being. And a husband, Box, who she cherishes in her own way. Dabney also has a special gift….. She’s a matchmaker. With over 40 couples still together after being matched by Dabney- she’s something of a island legend. When Dabney sees pink- it’s a sign. And when she sees green- it’s a bigger sign. Continue reading →

The Homecoming by Robyn Carr

The Homecoming by Robyn Carr #travelingwitht #romance #harlequin

Harlequin Books- August 26

This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

The Homecoming

Seth Sileski was the pride and joy of Thunder Point back when he was a football legend. Then one mistake, one accident- changed all that. Took Seth’s football playing days away- made him have to really look life in the face and do some changing.

Seth is happy with life now. He’s working in the police department in Thunder Point- and determined to show his dad, the town on Thunder Point….. and most especially- a young lady that he has changed. He’s not the same person he was years ago. Life may not be what he pictured; but it’s definitely not bad. Continue reading →

Desire Lines by Christina Baker Kline

Desire Lines

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This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Desire Lines

Kathryn Campbell is returning to her hometown of Bangor, Maine. After her divorce, she’s drifting- Kathryn is unsure about what she should do next. With her high school reunion fast-approaching, Kathryn is nervous about going- and in fact, doesn’t want to attend. There are several reasons she does not want to attend- her divorce, her career plans, not keeping in contact with her high school friends…. But there is another reason, a larger reason for not wanting to attend. Continue reading →

Giveaway: Return to Homecoming Ranch by Julia London

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A few weeks ago, Traveling With T was part of a huge giveaway for RETURN TO HOMECOMING RANCH by Julia London. Well, hold on to your hats because I have 1 MORE SIGNED COPY to give to a lucky person!

So, go and check that Rafflecopter link at the bottom of the page, follow the directions, and think sparkly thoughts! Continue reading →

Up At Butternut Lake by Mary McNear

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This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration.

Up At Butternut Lake

Allie Beckett has not been to Butternut Lake in years. She’s been busy being married, raising a family and working. But now- Allie practically runs to Butternut Lake with her 5 year old son, Wyatt. Allie is looking for peace, seclusion, a place to just be- a place for her and Wyatt to recover from the last 2 years. Continue reading →