Category Archives: Reading

My “Auto-Read” Authors

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I read a lot… And by a lot, I mean 102 books already read this year a lot. Most of them I picked up after seeing them on the Romance Most Read this Week list, but I have a few … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight: Rachel Higginson

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I love discovering new authors, and one author I have stumbled across recently is Rachel Higginson. I have just received and am about to start The Difference Between Us and I can’t wait! The Five Stages of Falling in Love … Continue reading →

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Author Spotlight: K.A Tucker

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

K.A Tucker has been around since 2012, so I can’t believe I never picked up a book of hers until 2016. But hey, better late then never! I have been devouring her novels lately and really enjoying them, so I … Continue reading →

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August Bookish Wrap Up!

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

To start the week, I’m going to do a little wrap up of what has been happening in my bookish world lately! The Last Five Books I’ve Read: Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy – 3 stars Risk by Fleur Ferris – … Continue reading →

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The Book Blogger Test

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I found this quiz on Brin’s blog, and while I’m not technically a “book blogger”, I like the questions so I’m answering them đŸ™‚ What are your top three book pet hates? 1. I really, really, really hate it in … Continue reading →

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Do you read books by indie or self-published authors?

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I feel a bit awkward admitting this (especially when so many commenters on this blog have published their own works) but I’ve never read a self-published book. The idea of delving into that world and trying to find a good … Continue reading →

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What draws you to pick up a book you’ve never seen or heard of before?

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I have to admit, I found this question somewhere and had to post it on my blog because I’m dying to know everyone’s responses. The reason? I am a total book snob… well, sort of. I only ever pick up books if … Continue reading →

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What are you reading, right now?

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I ask this because I’m very excited to start The One by Kiera Cass. It’s the third book in the trilogy and yay! In the meantime I’m reading Dare You To by Katie McGarry. What are you reading right now? … Continue reading →

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Are you from a family of readers?

Posted on May 4, 2014 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

Two days ago I posed the question Do you have many writer friends? Today I want to know, are you from a family of readers? For me, I grew up in the sort of household where I was read a bedtime … Continue reading →

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My favourite books of the year

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Jodie @ Words Read & Written

I didn’t read a lot this year. Not compared to prior years. According to GoodReads, I read 45 books which is nothing compared to the 158 books I read in 2011! But of those 45 books that I read, the … Continue reading →

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