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15 YA Must-Read Novels in 2023
I’m really hoping that by planning, I’ll actually be able to read a lot of the books on my TBR next year. I’m adding these 15 YA must-read novels in 2023 to my Goodreads account ASAP. And I’m loving the diversity of genres – fantasy, historical fiction, contemporary fiction –…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Book Collection
I mentioned last week on Top Ten Tuesday that I don’t often purchase a lot of books to add to my personal collection. That being said, it’s really hard for me to not buy anything throughout the year. This list includes a few books I’ve purchased for myself. But, some…
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Storytime Theme: Mustaches & Beards
This is such a fun storytime theme! So many picture books center on mom and child relationships, whereas a few of these focus more on dads (or moose)! These somewhat silly books can make great read alouds for storytime or for one-on-one sittings with your favorite little one. Check out…
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12 Middle Grade Novels with a Winter Setting
While it’s blustery and cold outside, you’ve got to check out these 12 middle grade novels with a winter setting. I love creating book lists that can span genres and that’s exactly what this one does. This middle grade book list includes fantasy, adventure, realistic fiction, and science fiction. It’s…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope Santa Brings This Year
As a lover of books, I don’t often add many to my personal collection. That’s not to say there aren’t books in practically every room of my house! But, I often borrow books from the library than buy them myself. That being said, these are ten books that I either…
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Storytime Theme: Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been on my mind a lot lately. As the days get shorter and the darkness lasts longer, many people struggle with their mental health. And not only that, the holidays, for some, are the most difficult times of the year. I know a number of people who use…
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15 Winter Wonderland Board Books
Today I’m sharing a list of board books, 15 Winter Wonderland Board Books, in fact! Not something I do very often, and yet board books are so important for the tiniest of readers! At our library, board books are one the highest circulating collections. Most likely, because they don’t take…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Winter 2022-2023 To-Read List
These lists always make me feel like a failure! Inevitably, I find these great titles that I can’t wait to read and then I end up not reading most of them Whether I can’t get access to them easily or I forget about them. I’ll see these lists later in…
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Storytime Theme: Counting
Do you ever wonder how you’ve never posted a theme that’s so simple? I have no idea how I missed a storytime theme: counting! There are honestly, probably hundreds of counting books available. I’ve pulled just a few of my favorites that I think would be fun. I’ve also included…
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15 Lyrical & Poetic Picture Books
I love read aloud picture books! A great picture book that can be read aloud is very close to perfection. And, honestly, some of the best picture books are lyrical and poetic and absolutely beautiful to read aloud. These 15 lyrical & poetic picture books are also a great way…
