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    Book Mail Unboxing

    August 4, 2020

    After a long vacation… Jolene Grace is back in the recording studio and behind the microphone. On this episode she’s unboxing her book mail and trying to decide which book she should read first. Eight speed reviews of seven great books and one to so much.

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Is it bed time yet? Because I can’t wait to star Is it bed time yet? Because I can’t wait to start reading ‘at any cost’ out today. What’s the best non fiction you’ve read this year? 

#atanycost #thebookexperiment #bookstagram #book #booklover #nonfiction #pubday #readersofinstagram #read #truecrime #booksbooksbooks
Can’t think of anything better than a nice cup o Can’t think of anything better than a nice cup of coffee and a great book by your side. My heart is content 📖 

#spring #springiscoming #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks #thebookexperiment #booklover #bookish #mystery #thriller #reading #selflove
Happy Easter peeps 🐣 #easter #happyeaster #fa Happy Easter peeps 🐣 

#easter #happyeaster #family #familytime  #blessed #2021
My weekend read 😎 #noaprilsfooljoke #april #sp My weekend read 😎

#noaprilsfooljoke #april #spring #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #books #bookstagramcommunity #newbook #tbr #mystery #suspense #crimereads
On a recent trip to Walmart I picked up shadow of On a recent trip to Walmart I picked up shadow of the dragon by Tom Clancy and I’m glad I did. It’s been an entertaining weekend read. What’s everyone else reading? 

#tomclancy #shadowofthedragon #bookstagram #books #bookish #readersofinstagram #read #reading #fortheloveofreading
#beverlycleary has passed away at the age of 104. #beverlycleary has passed away at the age of 104. My eldest grew up reading her books and loved them. 

#reading #books #legacy #kids #youngreaders #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #read #rip #remember
Well the sun is finally out folks! I was able to t Well the sun is finally out folks! I was able to take my first walk for 2021 and it felt so good to be out of the house. 

Any big traveling plans in 2021? 

#bookstagram #reading #readingtime #thebookexperiment #wednesday #new #book #bookish #booklovers #action #thriller
Last night I finished this gem and phew it was a w Last night I finished this gem and phew it was a wonderful ride. 

In my early years as a reader i stayed away from #stephenkingbooks cuz I couldn’t sleep as it was. I didn’t need any books or movies to freak me out. 

But if you haven’t read #onwriting by him than you should. Lots of great advice and life stories he shares with readers.

What your favorite books by him? 

#monday #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #reading #writingcommunity #writersofinstagram #authorsofinstagram #author #authorslife #authorsofig
Are you the organize type? Sticky notes, planners, Are you the organize type? Sticky notes, planners, phone reminders  and such? I fall somewhere in between. 

I especially love my new planner and I’m happy to report I’ve been keeping up with my daily goals 📝

How do you keep on track? 

#thebookexperiment #bookstagram #books #organize #planner #selfmotovation #organized #deadline
If you’re a procrastinator or a last minute enth If you’re a procrastinator or a last minute enthusiast like me 🤦‍♀️than you’re rushing around buying your sweetheart a gift 🎁 

FYI Gray Man Series are all under $10 and you can load their e-reader with books they’d actually love. 

Do you go all out in Valentines Day? 

#valentinesday2021 #graymanseries #action #bookstagram #deals #amazonfinds #kindlebooks #books #booklover #thebookexperiment
Happy Galantine Day 💐Ladies Today is to remin Happy Galantine Day 💐Ladies 

Today is to remind ourselves to love yourself a little extra, sit back relax or not if that’s not your thing but don’t forget to be kind to yourself. Everything can wait till tomorrow or Monday 🤪 for me. 

I’m gonna have that dance party with the kids I’ve been promising them brb 

#galentinesday #love #selflove #selfie #girlpower #thebookexperiment
There are some new booksta friends on here and I w There are some new booksta friends on here and I wanted to introduce myself and say Hello and thank you for following me! I love the bookstagram community. it has been so kind to me especially last year with COVID and everything else. 

•I’m a writer and I published my first novel ‘Going Dark’ in 2020, a month before COVID 
•I’m an introvert and I’m happiest surrounded by books and my people 
•I’m lucky to be married to my best friend and the sweetest hubby 
•I have three precious babies 
• I love summer. I swear I was born to live somewhere tropical. I don’t. 
• I was a ballroom dancer and I still dance when no ones watching 
 • I read crime, mystery, true crime, espionage and non fiction, mostly. 
• I don’t own a single romance novel (what’s that all about?) 
• I’m a life long runner 
• I’ve struggled with dyslexia but I’ve come along way and overcome a lot (hello I’m a writer) if you suffer from #dyslexia you aren’t alone 
• I’m an amateur podcaster (the book experiment) - my 2021 goal is to post more episodes for you.
• I’ve always wanted to be a painter but I only know how to draw stick figures. 
• Healthy cooking is my passion. Baking too! A little butter can’t hurt us, right? 
• I interned for CBS Evening News, the foreign desk and I was a journalist for 10+ years. 
• I quit on a whim and started to write full time, best professional decision I’ve ever made. 

I’m happy we’re part of the same book sharing community. Now it’s your turn — wave 👋, I’d love to know you. 

#authorsofinstagram #author #meettheartist #authorlife #authorsofinsta #authorsofig #writing #writinglife #intro #amwriting #thrillerbooks #thrillerreads #thrillers #thebookexperiment #goingdark #bookstagram #books #readersofinstagram
I’ve longed after The Book of Longings for too l I’ve longed after The Book of Longings for too long. Don’t even know what it took me so long to add this book to my library but I can already tell we’re going to be best friends 🤞🏻 

Is there a book you know you gonna love before you even started reading it? Tell me which one? 

@suemonkkidd #thebookoflongings #favorite #mondaymood #monday #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #novel #readersofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookish #bookishlove
My book wish list usually in winter is extra long My book wish list usually in winter is extra long and this winter is no different probably more so. 

And currently I’m looking at these three books to add to my library. 

They shall be mine 🙉 I can’t be stopped 🙊

Who else is with me? 🙋‍♀️ 

#bookstagram #book #bookbuy #wishlist #mostwishedfor #booklover #mystery #thriller #military #fiction #tbr #tbrpile
I can’t walk out of my front door today we are t I can’t walk out of my front door today we are that snowed in. But that’s okay snow days are for catching up on my ever growing and evolving TBR pile. 

I’m starting February with The Four Winds by kristin hannah. 

Fun fact kind da - this is my first kristin hannah and I can’t be more excited to dive in. 

Are you snowed in too? What do you like to do on snow days? 

#snowedin #snowstorm2021 #tbr #thefourwinds #kristinhannah #thebookexperiment #bookstagram #book #booklover #february #newbook #readingtime #bookofthemonth
A year ago I published my first novel Going Dark a A year ago I published my first novel Going Dark and my hear was full. Then COVID changed everything for all of us. But we’re getting through it together because we’re 💪

I need your help! I wanna celebrate with a giveaway and I want to give you something that you’d love. 

On my stories today I posted a poll by taking it you’d help me figure out what is that you love to get! 

You can also tell me in the comments if you prefer it that way. 

#giveaway #poll #bookstagram #books #booklover #booknerd #goingdark #thebookexperiment #firstnovel #fiction #writersofinstagram #writer #writerscommunity
One of my all time favorite passed away on Decembe One of my all time favorite passed away on December 12th.
 
John Le Carre wrote some of the most memorable and beloved spy novels and his talent will be dearly missed. 

Who else is a #jonhlecarré fan? 🙋‍♀️

#spy #spynovel #thinkertaylorsoldierspy #thespywhocameinfromthecold #novel #bookstagram #books #blog #rip #writersofinstagram #writers
It was an excellent year for books. I got my TBR a It was an excellent year for books. I got my TBR a lot shorter at least for a little bit🤷‍♀️ and it’s back to being a complete mess but oh well! 

I fell in love with the books on my best of 2020 list and I am a happier person for reading them. 

How’s your TBR looking? 

#tbr #bestof2020 #bookstagram #thebookexperiment #fiction #bookstagrammer #blogger #read #readersofinstagram
I’m so behind this holiday season but I’m wrap I’m so behind this holiday season but I’m wrapping up my Best of 2020. I read some pretty good nonfiction books this year. These are my top six. Which nonfiction made an impression with you in 2020 since we all had extra time on our hands 😜

#nonfictionbooks #nonfiction #bookstagram #books #bestof2020 #recomendations #thebookexperiment #bookstagram #blogger
GOING DARK is on sale for Black Friday. You can ge GOING DARK is on sale for Black Friday. You can get a hardcover for under $10 from anywhere you buy books. 

It’s been such a crazy year publishing my debut novel a month before the pandemic hit and closed down the country. 

Despite the challenges, it has been a beautiful ride to see my book in stores and on the shelves next to big time authors. 

Your support has been tremendous and the many positive reviews has been overwhelming. 

#onsale #blackfriday #blackfridaysale #goingdark #thebookexperiment #thriller #bookstagram #bookaddict #book #booklover #booknerd #read #readersofinstagram #reading #readmorebooks #readingtime
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