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The Manicurist's Daughter and Related Fundraiser
I recently finished an advance reader's copy of Susan Lieu's memoir, The Manicurist's Daughter. Lieu's memoir was published today (...
Karen Germain
Mar 12, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Heather Webber's Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe
The February Literary Road Trip Box was themed to Alabama and included a copy of Heather Webber's novel, Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe....
Karen Germain
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Laura Lippman's Sunburn
The January Literary Road Trip Box was themed to the state of Delaware and the featured book was Laura Lippman's Sunburn. Sunburn is a...
Karen Germain
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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January Literary Road Trip Box- Delaware
Travel to Delaware with our January Literary Road Trip Box. Delaware is the "First State" and according to their tourism board, they have...
Karen Germain
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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Book Review: Curtis Sittenfeld's Eligible
Curtis Sittenfeld's novel Eligible is the featured book for the December Literary Road Trip Box. Set in Cincinnati, Eligible is a...
Karen Germain
Dec 27, 20231 min read
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Book Review: Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients
November's Literary Road Box was themed to Washington State and included Erica Bauermeister's The School of Essential Ingredients. Set in...
Karen Germain
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Book Review: Attica Locke's The Cutting Season
Attica Locke's novel, The Cutting Season, was the featured book for the October Literary Road Trip Box. Set in northern Louisiana this...
Karen Germain
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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September Literary Road Trip Box: Michigan
Our September Literary Road Trip Box has been revealed and our travels took us to the state of Michigan! From the beauty of the Great...
Karen Germain
Sep 12, 20232 min read
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Indie Press Spotlight: Tin House
I'm starting a new blog series called Indie Press Spotlight, to highlight my favorite small presses, and I'm starting with Tin House. I...
Karen Germain
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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August Box Book: Rachel Beanland's Florence Adler Swims Forever
Stakes were high when creating the first Literary Road Trip Box. I didn't start Books Inside Boxes with an established customer base, and...
Karen Germain
Aug 21, 20232 min read
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Reading Develops Empathy
We know that the act of reading develops empathy. Engaging with stories allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of others and relate to...
Karen Germain
Aug 6, 20231 min read
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