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2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge: Libraries
Today’s letter was a no-brainer for a book lover and librarian! It’s the letter “L” for libraries for the 2026 Blogging A to Z Challenge. Board books make great baby shower and birthday gifts (especially if you focus on newer titles that not everyone is going to choose!) If you’re…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2026
Choosing only ten titles as the most anticipated books coming out over the course of the next six months is very tricky. Today, I’m sharing just a couple of middle grade novels that I’m excited about. A few are written by authors that I’ve enjoyed in the past, while others…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2025
I don’t know that I ever imagined a cowboy romance novel being on my list of enjoyable reads for the year, but I really enjoyed the Rebel Blue Ranch series by Lyla Sage. I also have a lot of other favorite romance authors on this list as it was a…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf
This list is full of picture books that I was able to pick up while I was at the ALA conference this summer. Uncorrected proofs of picture books are some of the most fun because they still feel “not” real because there really isn’t any binding and the book is…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope to Read Over Winter Break
I know that today’s theme is actually “Books I Hope Santa Brings”, but I already have half of these titles on my bookshelf at home and I just haven’t gotten a chance to read them yet! And I know, I’ve got about a week before the end of the year,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Winter 2025-2026 To-Read List
I have grandiose plans for my winter break which is only a couple of days, but these young adult books look too good to pass up before the new year! I don’t often get the chance to read YA books, but some of these coves are to die for, some…
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Top Ten Tuesday: YA Books Set In Snowy Places
While there are a plethora of wonderful winter/holiday romances out there, I decided to focus my efforts somewhere else for this post. I’ve already done a wintery-themed list for middle grade books, so instead I went with snowy/wintery themed YA books. I don’t think YA books get as much love,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids
I was excited to see a “Freebie” week for Top Ten Tuesday because I’ve got a host of really great books to share with my readers and I don’t have enough time to write up additional blog posts! This week, I’m sharing Fun, Browsable Nonfiction for Kids. Think about those…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Newly Published Thankful & Grateful Picture Books
While the roots of Thanksgiving are difficult, I think it’s important for people to take time not only to spend with family or friends, but to consciously create a attitude of gratitude. And I know, all too well, that not every has had an easy year, and there is something…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Modern Books You Think Will Be Classics In the Future
I find it hard to figure out what modern books may become classics because I feel as though all the classic books that I read in school are still part of the curriculum and it’s been quite a while since I was in elementary school. Things like curriculum can take…
