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June 17, 2014

Tuesday News: Computational literacy, Diana Norman’s daughter finishes mother’s book, cool bookstores, and Dear Author gets love at BEA

JanetPublishing NewsAriana-Franklin / BEA / book blogs / bookstores / computer science / Diana-Norman / historical mystery / technology14 Comments

We Can Code It! Why computer literacy is key to winning the 21st century – A very interesting post on the importance of computational thinking to mastering the kind of skills necessary for computer literacy in the future. As the article points out, jobs in computer-science fields are increasing, while ... more >

Jennie
January 25, 2012

What Jennie’s Been Reading

JennieReading ListsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / Julianna-Baggott12 Comments

I haven’t been finishing books that quickly lately; first the holidays interfered and then work interfered. I read and reviewed The Lost Book of Mala R. and Lily. Here’s a rundown of what else I’ve been reading: The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins: I started this on the recommendation of a friend; it’s her favorite ... more >

Ariana Franklin
January 31, 2011

Monday News Links: Diana Norman/Ariana Franklin passes away

JanePublishing NewsAgency pricing / Amazon / Ariana-Franklin / Author-deaths / book prices / Borders24 Comments

Ariana Franklin aka Diana Norman passed away on January 27, 2011.   This news came to me on Saturday and I passed it on immediately to Jayne. She’s a huge fan of Franklin’s books and wrote me back to tell me she was “desolate.” Franklin’s historical mystery series ended with a ... more >

December 22, 2010

Best of 2010, Jayne

JayneRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / Best of 2010 / best of list / C.A. Belmond / Carla-Kelly / Deanna Raybourn / Jennifer-Greene / Julie James / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Marion Lennox / Maureen Johnson / Rebecca Cantrell / Recommended Reads17 Comments

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In no particular order: A Murderous Procession – Ariana Franklin Something About You – Julie James Quarterback Daddy – Linda Barrett A Rather Charming Invitation – CA Belmond Scarlett Fever – Maureen Johnson The Night of Long Knives – Rebecca Cantrell Suddenly a Bride – Kasey Michaels Marrying the Royal ... more >

A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin
April 8, 2010

REVIEW: A Murderous Procession by Ariana Franklin

JayneB+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAriana-Franklin / Diana-Norman / France / medieval / Mistress of the Art of Death / murder-investigation / mystery / Penguin9 Comments

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Dear Ms. Franklin, I knew there’s a reason why I love doing this blog. It’s so I can get my hands on the copy of your latest book, “A Murderous Procession” before it hits market shelves. Even though it’s book 4 of the “Mistress of the Art of Death” series, ... more >

December 15, 2009

Top Romances of 2009 by Jayne

JayneRecommended Reads / Top Ten ListsAriana-Franklin / Best of 2009 / best of list / Carla-Kelly / Elizabeth-Hoyt / Janet-Mullany / Kasey-Michaels / Laura Griffin / Need A Rec! / Recommended Reads12 Comments

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Most of my top books were in the B+ range. I think I only had 2 that were A- grades. I’m not sure if I was being pickier this year or just didn’t read books that wowed me. “I Do” Anthology” “Grave Goods” Ariana Franklin “Whisper of Warning” Laura Griffin ... more >

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