Tammy Tootle
It's a Wrap! Here are My Top Reads of 2023!
It's a wrap! There are a few reading days left in 2023, but my current ARC releases on January 1st so I'll be throwing it into next year....
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Hi, I'm Tammy, and I'm here to share my love of books!
After being an avid reader for most of my childhood and early teen years, I spent close to two decades reading nothing more than an occasional magazine. In my early 30โs, I picked up a book at the recommendation of a friend, and I was hooked! Iโve read nearly every day since, mostly romance of all genres; and I enjoy being a part of the book community. I love to recommend and discuss my favorite books, and Iโm always looking to discover up-and-coming and new-to-me authors.
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When Iโm not reading and writing book reviews, I work full time in Property Management. Iโve been married for over 28 years and Iโm a mom to 3 boys. Aside from books, I enjoy listening to hard rock and heavy metal music, starting every day with a cup of coffee (or two), and hanging out on social media.
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Q1 Wrap-up: Here are my Top 10 Reads of 2023 (So far!)
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