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    Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books I Read in 2021

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    It’s been a very strange reading year for me. I’ve read only a fraction of the books I would typically read during the year. But, as I look back at another stressful year of managing a public library during a global pandemic, I’m accepting of what I was able to…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books I Hope Santa Brings

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    I love giving (and receiving!) books as gifts! They’re so perfect because you can really find something very personalized for everyone on your list. Whether you’re looking for a gift for a little one – there are so many to choose from or an adult, you are sure to find…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Books on My Winter 2022 To-Read List

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    I was inspired to create this list after seeing Laurie’s post about nonfiction books for kids on Bit About Books! I don’t often pick up nonfiction, but the books that are coming out are so interesting, exciting, and fun to read! Because they’re filled with great untold stories of inspiration…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Christmassy YA

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    Usually when we have a “freebie” week, my mind goes completely blank and I’m scrambling to figure out what to do. But, not this time! I knew right away that I wanted to do a Christmas themed list. I have an extensive number of holiday lists already created so instead…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Memories

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    A walk down memory lane on this Tuesday morning! I’ve got dozens, if not hundreds of bookish memories, but I’ve included a few that really stand out in my mind. Some of these memories are about certain books, while others are book-adjacent having to do with my career and my…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Love an Update On

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    This was such a fun list to pull together! I wanted to know about how these characters are faring after big things have happened in their lives. I want to explain, but don’t want to say too much about each of the characters in case you haven’t read these yet.…