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Why does smiling make us happy?

Why does smiling make us happy?

I tried it the other day. I was a bit down and my thoughts were starting to spiral. I yelled at myself, I refuse to be depressed! Of course normally that doesn’t help, so instead I decided to give it a try; I smiled. Weirdly, or maybe not so weird to the scientists that have already done the research about how smiling can change your brain chemistry, I immediately felt myself lifting.

Placebo…

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For thousands of years people have tried to tap into the stillness and silence that rests within to discover their deeper selves. In Secrets of Meditation, davidji takes you there, demystifying the practice along the way and guiding the reader on an epic journey into your own consciousness. Whether you are new to meditation, a crisis meditator, or someone who has been meditating for years, Secret…

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Book Review: Midnight City by J. Barton Mitchell

Book Review: Midnight City by J. Barton Mitchell

Initial Thoughts:

Another fan freaking tastic book and another debut author!! I’ve felt so lucky with the ability to read the books I have lately. This is definitely no exception! Every word from beginning to end is absolute chaos reigned down upon human flesh. Scary, intriguing, awesome!

The Characters: Our four main characters are Holt, Max, Mira and Zoey. They are forced together in a situation…

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Book Blog Discussions - Visiting Blogs

Book Blog Discussions – Visiting Blogs

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

7th – 13th – Do you tend to visit the same blogs each week but also try to look for new blogs? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews)

Since I…

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Waiting On: The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

Waiting On: The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is: The Similars by Rebecca Hanover

This almost sound like it could edge over into dystopian, but it’s definitely in the Sci Fi territory.

Sci Fi and I are still in the beginning of our relationship.…

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Book Blog Discussions - First Printing

Book Blog Discussions – First Printing

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

30th – December 6th– If you could travel back in time to purchase the first printing of a specific novel, what book would that be? (submitted by…

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Waiting On: The Current by Tim Johnston

Waiting On: The Current by Tim Johnston

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is: The Current by Tim Johnston

Ohhh another psychological horror. Doesn’t come out until January 2019, so this may be a great first of the year read! It’ll scare away the coldness of winter.

What…

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Book Blog Discussions - Meeting Characters

Book Blog Discussions – Meeting Characters

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

23rd – 29th – You meet an interesting person of the opposite sex at a club. Suddenly, they start acting as if they’re a character in a novel you’ve…

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Book Blog Discussions - Review Notes

Book Blog Discussions – Review Notes

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

16th – 22nd – Do you take notes about the book you are reading as you read? (submitted by Elizabeth @ Silver’s Reviews)

It depends on the book and…

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Horror Monday: Before I Wake

Horror Monday: Before I Wake

  Horror Monday: Before I Wake

I love, and I hope you agree, that this list has so many diversifying elements to it. I’m trying to stick with horror, and then there are movies like this one that while not being horrific, exactly, it’s the idea that makes this so interesting and yes, even terrifying.

What to expect:

This was a bit spooky. There were a couple points where I was like, nope, honey…

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Book Blog Discussions - Book Boxes

Book Blog Discussions – Book Boxes

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

9th – 15th – Do you subscribe to any book subscription boxes? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

I love book box subscriptions! What…

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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express

Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express

    I have yet to read this book, and I’ve heard some iffy things about the movie. But, the hubster and I bought it because he has read it and I know I will sooner or later. We’ve had the movie for quite some time now, and finally decided to sit down and see if we enjoyed it.

My immediate response to Poirot was one of smiles and laughter. My first thought was that they missed the mark for…

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Horror Mondays: The Rite

Horror Mondays: The Rite

  Horror Mondays: The Rite

Rounding up the week of religious horror is The Rite. This is one of my favorite movies! It has some pretty scary moments, but I think it is more than just the scares behind it, it’s the entire plot and acting that make this one memorable for me. Plus, the ending is amazing.

What to expect:

In this, the main character is an atheist. He was getting his degree in…

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Book Blog Discussions - Collaborations with other Bloggers

Book Blog Discussions – Collaborations with other Bloggers

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

2nd – 8th – Do you do collaborations with brands or other bloggers? Which collaboration was your favorite and why? (submitted by Danielle @ PoetryB…

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Book Blog Discussions - Recommending A Horror Novel

Book Blog Discussions – Recommending A Horror Novel

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

26th – November 1st – Recommend one horror novel for non-horror readers.

(submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer)

Oh dear, just one!?

I think…

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Book Blog Discussions - Dressing up As a Favorite Character

Book Blog Discussions – Dressing up As a Favorite Character

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

19th – 25th – If you were to dress up as a literary figure {author or character} for Halloween, who would it be? (submitted by Michelle @ Life…

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Book Blog Discussions - Explaining Books

Book Blog Discussions – Explaining Books

  Book Blog Discussion Challenge and Blogger Hop

Discussion Challenge hosted by Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction and Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight!

Hop hosted by Ramblings of a Coffee Addict – Hop Schedule

The Herd Presents – Blog All About It!

12th – 18th-You are suddenly transported into a future time in which (horrors!) books are unknown. How would explain books, and how wonderful they…