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Linda Book Lady’s December 2021 Reading Report & Diary

December 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Bountiful Blessings, by Linda Jo Martin

We’re almost ready for a new year but first, December! I’m planning to read a few Christmas novels this year. How about you?
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Linda Book Lady’s November 2021 Reading Report & Diary

November 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Life Exploration, by Linda Jo Martin

I’m going through a process of simplification right now to make more room in my life for things that are important to me that haven’t been getting done right. As part of my simplification process I’m reducing my published list of TBR books to five only. I may read more than that, but will add them as I get to them, if I get to them.
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The Tag About Tags – a Booktube tag created by Ros

October 26, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Hello people. Today I’m writing about a Booktube tag – “The Tag About Tags.” I’d like to write about tags I do on my Booktube channel and hope this will be the first of many tag postings here on my bookish blog. For those who don’t know – Booktube is a large community of book loving people making videos on YouTube.
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Linda Book Lady’s October 2021 Reading Report & Diary

October 10, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Pyramid Lake, Nevada

I’ve been away so my October page is late since I haven’t yet perfected a means of using my computer comfortably while traveling. I’m happy to be home again where I’m starting to analyze my trip and my traveling inclinations. October reading is going to be a lot like September reading since for the 17 days away, I didn’t open even one of my paperbacks, but listened solely to audiobooks instead, while driving.
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Linda Book Lady’s September 2021 Reading Report & Diary

September 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Power of Christ

September is the new land of promise. I’m leaving August, going forward with hope and perseverance, knowing that life takes me where I’m meant to go more often than just where I want to go. The future is unpredictable, but I’m willing to take my chances on September. Truly, I’m going there whether I want to or not. Might as well have a good attitude about it, right?
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Linda Book Lady’s August 2021 Reading Report & Diary

August 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Precious Jesus

I’m backing off the heavy reading schedule for a while. July didn’t go well for me for a variety of reasons. I like to succeed with my goals. I don’t like failure. Sometimes that means being reasonable with myself. I feel like I’ve cut back a little, but you won’t believe it if you look at the book list on this page.
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Linda Book Lady’s July 2021 Reading Report & Diary

July 3, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Sidewalk Cafe Chair

The heat is getting to me – taking away my energy. I want to sleep – but I need to read. I have lots of books on my TBR. This is no time to lose energy. Summer sunshine.
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Linda Book Lady’s June 2021 Reading Report & Diary

June 4, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin 2 Comments

June might turn out to be a month of great change for me. I’m hoping to get my van converted, better than before, into a fully self-contained Class B RV. There may be solar panels and even an air conditioner (that can be used only with shore power). That would mean: time for a vacation! Wherever I go, there will be books.
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Clean Reads Reading Plan

May 24, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Reaching for new books - Linda Jo Martin

I am tired of reading recently written novels with trash in them. By trash I mean anything that offends, like violence, cursing and sex scenes. Today’s literature often carries all three to extremes. In the last few years I’ve been exposed to many types of literature and I’ve decided to back off and only read what makes me happy, so I’ve developed a new reading plan.
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Linda Book Lady’s May 2021 Reading Report & Diary

May 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Yellow rose

I actually have little roses blooming in my yard now. That’s a surprise because the property was burned terribly in a forest fire last September, and most of the roses had to be transplanted in an attempt to save them. Two bushes that weren’t transplanted actually bloomed for me this week.
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Linda Book Lady’s April 2021 Reading Report & Diary

April 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

April – what a good month for a vacation! I’m considering spending a few days in Southern Oregon. I don’t want to go far from home but I have a good location picked out. I hope it won’t snow.
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Linda Book Lady’s March 2021 Reading Report & Diary

March 1, 2021 By Linda Jo Martin Leave a Comment

Prayer Lady - Linda Jo Martin

March is a busy reading month on Booktube with some intense challenges like the Irish Readathon, March Mystery Madness and March of the Mammoths. I decided to forego all of these this year and to engage only in Middle Grade March, a challenge to read six middle grade books. Right up my alley.
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About Me

Hi, I'm Linda, the Book Lady, and I'm excited about reading. A book is a gift you give yourself. It is so much fun to open that cover and discover what was hidden within. Books share the wisdom of the ages with us. Who wouldn't want that? So I read frequently and encourage reading. If you're a reader, let me know by becoming my friend on GoodReads.


My novel, River Girl, is about a girl living in the Klamath River Valley.

Here's a link to my prayer website:
Prayer Power.

My childhood memoirs: ljm memoirs.

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California Reading

California Reading

California Reading
5 members

This group is for anyone wanting to read California based fiction or nonfiction.

Our recommended shelf

The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
The World Rushed In: The California Gold Rush Experience
by J.S. Holliday


Hillinger's California: Stories from All 58 Counties
Hillinger’s California: Stories from All 58 Counties
by Charles Hillinger





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My Art

Bird Art by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Acrylic
Wild and Precious - art by Linda Jo Martin
Watercolor / pen
Summer Afternoon - art by Linda Jo Martin
Pen / Watercolor

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ? Cicero - Art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
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Acrylic
Angel art by Linda Jo Martin
Sketchbook

Psalm 91:9-11 - Angel art by Linda Jo Martin http://lindajomartin.com
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Art: Idaho Hills, by Linda Jo Martin
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March Mystery Madness 2020, art by Linda Jo Martin
Gouache journal

Plan A to Z - lettering by Linda Jo Martin
Lettering class project
A daring adventure - art by Linda Jo Martin
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Small Joys
Watercolor sketchbook

Watercolor sketchbook
Valley of decision.
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Mount Glittery by Linda Jo Martin - mountain climbing quote by John Muir
Acrylic painting

Watercolor sketchbook
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” ? Ralph Waldo Emerson ... watercolor painting by Linda Jo Martin
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Imagination Soars, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com
Watercolor sketchbook

Plant Seeds
Watercolor sketchbook
The Prayer by Linda Jo Martin
Acrylic painting
A basket of flowers, by Linda Jo Martin - http://lindajomartin.com/writing/art
Fountain pen ink journal

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