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    2023 YA Debut Titles (January – April)

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    I’m back again with even more debut authors! This time for the 2023 YA Debut Titles (January – April). There are so many YA authors publishing for the first time this year that I had to break the content up into three separate posts. So, don’t forget to stop back…

  • Lists

    Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Books of 2022

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    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read the full disclosure for more information. Favorite Books of 2022 Beach Read by Emily Henry Amazon | Bookshop Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary…

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    15 YA Must-Read Novels in 2023

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    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: Books I Read On Vacation

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    I’m an equal-opportunity vacation reader – I’ll pick up anything that looks interesting to me! Vacation time for me often includes spending time with family, including my nephew and niece who are absolute bundles of energy. It doesn’t always lend time to getting a lot of reading done. But, for…

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Bookish Wishes 2022

    Top Ten Tuesday

    This is probably one of my most favorite Top Ten Tuesday themes. We’ve done a few wishlists in the past and I love purchasing a few titles for members of the Top Ten Tuesday community. We’re celebrating our fearless and endlessly creative leader, Jana’s birthday with our own bookish wishes.…

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    15 Titles that Feature Found Family

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    I’m extremely lucky in my life to have a very loving and supportive biological family and a found family of close friends that I’ve gathered over time. Some of these friends are roommates from college and graduate school and some are friends that I met as an adult and their…

  • Activities

    Blogging A to Z – Reflection

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    I made it through another Blogging A to Z Challenge! I really enjoyed sharing 26 amazing tips and tricks for reaching reluctant readers. Reluctant readers are some of my favorite kids to interact with at the library because they present a challenge. They’re more difficult to pair with a book…

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    Blogging A to Z: Zillions of Books

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    I couldn’t go through an entire Blogging A to Z Challenge and not give my readers a great, curated list of titles! Granted, there might not be zillions of titles, but there is at least a handful for different age groups that might entice your reluctant reader to enjoy a…