Category Archives: Books

Christmas at a Grand Hotel

Posted on December 6, 2013 by vanbraman

A couple of weeks ago I received a special book in the mail. I mentioned it in my post: Saturday Book Acquisitions Today I sat down and read Christmas at a Grand Hotel by Wini Frances. The book is about … Continue reading →

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The Bronze Bow

Posted on December 2, 2013 by vanbraman

I recently read The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare. I read the book as part of my Newbery Challenge. This book won the Newbery Medal in 1962. Like many of the Newbery winners this book is historical fiction. The … Continue reading →

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