• Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Most Recent Additions to My Bookshelf

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    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: YA Books Set In Snowy Places

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    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

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    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…

  • Lifestyle

    Black Friday Deals Start Now!

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    I’m getting a jump start on Black Friday! Partially because I’m so excited to participate as a business owner and partially because I know that on Friday I’ll be busy with family and unable to spend time on this post! So, Black Friday deals start now and run until November…

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    12 Best Books for Teacher Gifts

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    Celebrate the special people who make a huge impact on their students with these 12 best books for teacher gifts. As a child of two educators myself, I know the hard work and dedication it takes to be a good teacher and it’s not for the faint of heart, that’s…

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    12 Best Books for Graduation

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    Yes, this post should have gone live way back in May or even April, but since I didn’t get anything together at that point, I thought I’d still try and post something that can be a helpful gift guide for the next graduation season. It’s probably not surprising that books…

  • Interview

    Guest Post: The Lollipop Book Club

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    Whether you’re looking for a great gift for the holiday season, a birthday, or a “just because” gift, you’ve got to check out The Lollipop Book Club. And today you can learn all about this great book subscription service from our guest post author – Karen. Take it away! The…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Items I’d Like to Own

    This was a great exercise in curating a list for Christmas and my birthday. I found some really great things that are adorable and would fit perfectly into my home! I love small little nods to my literary passion – necklaces that you have to take a closer look at.…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope Santa Brings Me

    I’m usually very specific about what I add to my personal library – limited space and a love of reading don’t usually go hand-in-hand. I often will only add titles to my own collection that have already been read as a library book and vetted to my personal taste. But,…