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Historical Fictional Friday: Lithuania

I am stuck at home today so I will be joining Lina and her family in Lithuania and Siberia. I was not aware of these events and was shocked to read about them. I encourage you to watch this video. Although this is a YA book, it's a great read for anyone.

50 Books in 2013

My challenge for 2013 is 50 books. I will keep this updated as I progress towards my goal :-)

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1. City of Bones - Cassandra Clare 02/07/13
2. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl 02/10/13
3. Between Shades of Gray - by Ruta Sepetys 02/11/13
4. City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare 02/15/13
5. Nineteen Minutes - Jodi Picoult 02/18/13
6. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - C.S.Lewis 02/19/13
7. Beauty Queens - Libba Bray 02/24/13
8. Will Grayson, Will Grayson - John Green & David Levithan 02/26/13
9. Plain Truth - Jodi Picoult 02/28/13
10. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - J.K. Rowling 03/01/13
11. The D.U.F.F. - Kody Keplinger 03/03/13
12. A Dog's Purpose - W. Bruce Cameron 03/13/13
13. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - J.K. Rowling 03/05/13
14. Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks 03/08/13
15. Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn 03/11/13
16. Delirium - Lauren Oliver 03/14/13
17. Pandemonium - Lauren Oliver 03/16/13
18. Requiem - Lauren Oliver 03/18/13
19. Divergent - Veronica Roth 03/19/2013
20. Cinder - Marissa Meyer 03/26/2013
21. Insurgent - Veronica Roth 04/23/2013
22. Flat-out Love - Jessica Park 04/25/2013
23. Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn 04/30/2013
24. Dark Places - Gillian Flynn 05/04/2013
25. Her Royal Spyness - Rhys Bowen 05/08/2013
26. The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom 05/10/2013

*Italicized entries are re-reads

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Fictional Friday: Gatlin, South Carolina

I will spend Fictional Friday in Gatlin, South Carolina. I have read this book before, but want to read it one more time before the movie comes out next week. I'll update this a little more during my lunch break. However, right off the bat I will tell you that I will be visiting one kick-tastic library and the Daree Keen. I will meet Casters, Incubi, and Seers. I will learn about the Book of Moons and even a bit about the Civil War!

Update (02/09/13) 

Lintel - "A lintel can be a load-bearing building component, a decorative architectural element, or a combined ornamented structural item. It is often found over portals, doors, windows, and fireplaces." In this instance, it is most likely a combined ornamented structural item. Ethan finds this at the front door of "Old Man Ravenwood's" home (described as "Greek-Revival Architecture", which I am sure you have seen before). This one had carvings with circles and crescents. Ethan decided to push the center crescent moon and the front door opened. I am not sure if I have seen a Lintel before, but I will be on the look out for them now.

Rosemary and Lemon - this is a scent that Ethan finds himself indulging in time and time again throughout the book. It is the scent of Lena. The first time I read this book, well over 2 years ago, I have searched for some type of in-home fragrance or even a perfume that has only these 2 scents. I have been unsuccessful. However, I am starting the hunt again. I'll let you know :-) Here is the closest thing I have come across - but let's be honest here, am I really going to go through all that trouble? Rosemary, Lemon and Vanilla Potpourri

Words by Amma- "Amma had a crossword for everything, the bigger the better, and liked to use them. The way she spelled the words out on you letter by letter, it felt like she was paddling you in the head, every time."
A.C.C.L.I.M.A.T.E. - "As in, get used to it. And don't you think about settin' one foot out that door till you drink the milk I gave you."
C.A.S.T.I.G.A.T.E. - "As in, punish. As in, if you can't get yourself to school on time, you won't be leavin' this house."
H.E.B.E.T.U.D.I.N.O.U.S. - "As in, you don't have a lick of sense, Ethan Wate."
T.I.M.O.R.O.U.S. - "As in, another name for a coward."

Words, Not Pictures

P.S. - Please, can someone please explain this to my husband?