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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/28/2020

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    What I Read 2.5 books this week! I feel like in the past few weeks things have settled down enough at work. To the point, that I’ve got a better handle on balancing work, my blog, and my personal life. Granted, we’ll be increasing our open hours at work next…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Fall 2020 TBR

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    Today I’m highlighting ten middle grade and young adult books on my fall 2020 TBR that are also debut titles! I love seeing new and exciting ideas from authors I haven’t read yet. Take a look at this exciting list! Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Fall 2020 TBR The…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/121/2020

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    What I Read I actually read three books this week, making me feel much more like myself! I read Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. It’s an intense novel written with a deft hand. I also read Raising Lumie by Joan Bauer about a young girl raising a seeing-eye puppy.…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Strong Female Character Covers

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    Since it was a cover freebie this week for our Top Ten Tuesday theme, I decided to focus on strong female characters! I love all of these books and the characters in them. If you’re looking for characters that must grow and learn about themselves, and stand up for who…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/14/2020

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    What I Read Finally! I’m back in the reading game. I’ve had to very purposefully set aside time to open up a book over the past few weeks. And it’s working, I’m trying to go to bed earlier or take time during my morning or lunch time to read at…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books for My Younger Self

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    As a kid, I loved reading historical fiction and grew up reading the American Girl stories, Little House on the Prairies, and many others. Today I pulled together a list of historical fiction titles that are perfect for middle grade readers. These are all great books about a variety of…

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    Black Panther Tribute

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    The death of Chadwick Boseman rocked the world as fans of his work can’t imagine what this means for the Marvel Universe and other projects for which he would make the perfect character. I loved Black Panther, it was probably one of my favorite Marvel movies. I loved the story…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books that Make Me Hungry

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    This was one of my favorite Top Ten Tuesday themes! If you can’t tell already from other posts on my blog, I love to cook and bake and eat! Today I’m sharing middle grade titles with great recipes (and a cookbook to get everyone started off on the right foot!)…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? with Josh Funk

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    Today I’ve got a super special IMWAYR post! Josh Funk is here today as part of his “Long & Savory” Tour for his most recent title – Short & Sweet the fourth title in the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series! He’ll be sharing some of his favorite reads…

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    Nine Middle Grade Titles for National Dog Day

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    Yesterday may have been National Dog Day, but I’m still celebrating! I love my pup so much, I couldn’t celebrate for just one day. Here are nine middle grade titles that are all about dogs! And check back tomorrow for some great nonfiction titles too. 9 Middle Grade Titles for…