Books According to Julie

A bibliophile’s thoughts

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  • Lips Appreciation Day

    What do perfect lips look like? In prep for this posting, I have read several articles on various botox and plastic surgery websites about the lips. The perfect lip would contain a defined Cupid’s bow as well as a well… Continue reading

    Lips Appreciation Day
  • True Confessions Day

    We all hold secrets. Some of those secrets are small, while others could be life altering if they come to light. Most secrets are kept out of guilt and shame. The best way to alleviate the guilt and shame is… Continue reading

    True Confessions Day
  • National Write Your Own Story Day

    As a reader, I read a 100 to 150 books a year. I finish ever book I pick up. I don’t really live by the mantra “So many books, so little time.” I feel as of now I have the… Continue reading

    National Write Your Own Story Day
  • National Smart and Sexy Day!

    This day is for celebrating the skilled, quick-witted, and problem solving women in the world. These women know exactly what they want from life and will not settle until they get it. Even on the roughest of days they appear… Continue reading

    National Smart and Sexy Day!
  • Alfred Hitchcock Day

    The English film director is still regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of cinema. In his 60+ years as a director, he made over 50 films. Many are still study for the unique techniques he… Continue reading

    Alfred Hitchcock Day
  • National Covid-19 Day

    Four years ago today, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic. We are to use this day to reflect on all the things we learned as individuals, communities members, and global citizens. It is easy to point out… Continue reading

    National Covid-19 Day
  • National Ranch Dressing Day

    Until the spring of 1995, Ranch dressing was only used as a salad dressing or vegetable dip in my world. Going off to college and meeting a group of girls that seemingly ignored the ranch dressing norms established years ago,… Continue reading

    National Ranch Dressing Day
  • National Barbie Day

    Barbie was my childhood toy of choice. I had a small collection of Barbie dolls (maybe 15 in all, including one Ken doll). Some of those were my mother’s dolls. In my era of playing with Barbie, she was always… Continue reading

    National Barbie Day
  • National Oregon Day

    Oregon Day celebrates the diverse history, nature and people of the 33rd state of our nation. Oregon’s diversity is also celebrate in the literature set in this great state. I personally have enjoyed the Robin Lockwood series written by Phillip… Continue reading

    National Oregon Day
  • Alexander Graham Bell Day

    In honor of the father of the practical telephone, I thought I would introduce you to a great thriller by AJ Campbell. When his father dies, 15 year old Joey Clarke raises his younger siblings while his mother deals with… Continue reading

    Alexander Graham Bell Day