Merry Wanderer of the Night [11/03/16

  • Today's guest post is from one of my favorite author people. Lisa Schroeder is seriously one of the nicest authors I've ever spoken to and the fact that I love her writing just makes it all better. She was one of the first authors I thought about when thinking about who to invite for Just Contemporary and I was thrilled when she s…

  • Hear Ye! Hear Ye!Your guide through all things Contemporary, Ashley, is issuing a proclamation, a challenge or declaration, if you will.Ashley believes that Contemporary YA has something to offer everyone. And so — she has set forth to prove this to people all across the lands and seas.Yup — That's right. I think that everyone can…

  • Story of a Girl by Sara Zarr is one of those books that makes me remember why I love Contemporary fiction so much. (as if I'd ever really forget: P) I write myself notes when I read books, especially if I think I'm going to review them at some point, and the first thought I recorded after finishing this one was — THIS is what Cont…

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  2. Fall Shopping Weekend in DC!
  3. Roast Chicken with Lemon and Sage
  4. The Old Hemstitch and Hydrangea is the New Signature Style
  5. Virtual Coffee...
  6. Tasty Tuesday...Honey Glazed Chicken
  7. The Real Deal
  8. Tasty Tuesday-Ground Turkey Chili
  9. This is Why I Am Never in the Picture
  10. Five Question Friday...Cockroaches and Other Stuff