Bookish Resources
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Monthly Library Spotlight (March 2026 Edition)
As most booklovers can understand, I am obsessed with the public library. Even though I’m not working in a public library anymore, I still adore them, and am so thankful that St. Louis has such great access to so many wonderful libraries. At this time of my life, I am mostly using the St. Louis… Continue reading
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Happy New Year! Books to Celebrate A Gentle and Creative New Year
Happy New Year! I like to think of the New Year as a time to set intentions. One of my intentions is to reacquaint myself with creativity. I heard someone say to think about what you loved as a child and try to emulate that as an adult. I found the following books to dive… Continue reading
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Can’t-Wait Wednesday: The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber
Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. I can’t wait to read: The… Continue reading
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💡Virtual Book Tour & SPOTLIGHT & #Giveaway: Death By Mistake: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery by Abigail Keam
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour for Death By Mistake: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery by Abigail Keam! Today we are spotlighting book 22 in this popular cozy mystery series! Stop by each blog on the tour for interviews, guest posts, spotlights, reviews, and more! There is also a Giveaway for… Continue reading
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🌟Celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th Anniversary! Jane Austen’s Dowries and Dalliances: A Literary Card Game from Samantha L. Hastings 🃏
Welcome to my stop on the Great Escapes Virtual Title Blast for Jane Austen’s Dowries and Dalliances: A Literary Card Game from Samantha L. Hastings! Hours of fun for Jane Austen fans of all ages: This literary card game features simple and satisfying gameplay with a beautifully illustrated deck full of favorite characters from all… Continue reading
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SUMMER READING 2025: Guides & 10 Books of Summer Challenge
I’m a list person – I love making lists and marking things off. I make lists on all sorts of things, but my favorite kind of list is a reading list. Seasonal reading makes me especially happy, especially summer reading. Here are some of my favorite guides for 2025 summer reading, as well as my… Continue reading
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Spring Is Here: Books & Spring, A Book List
Here are three books I’ve read that make me think of Spring and three Spring hopefuls from my TBR stack. What are you loving this Spring? Three Books I’ve Read: The Gardener’s Plot by Deborah J. Benoit “A woman helps set up a community garden in the Berkshires, only to find a body in one… Continue reading
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Book Blogger Hop: January 24th-30th – New Year, Inspiring Books
Question:What books do you look to for inspiration at the start of the year or to motivate you to make positive changes in your life? (submitted by Billy @ Coffee Addicted Writer) Answer: I love the New Year. I’m usually asleep way before midnight on New Year’s Eve and up early on New Year’s Day.… Continue reading
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2025 Reading Challenges
I love the New Year and all the reflecting and planning that I can add into my days. One of my favorite things to think about is reading. I’ll be keeping track of my progress on all the 2025 reading challenges here. My Personal Reading Challenges for 2025 Read 25 Nonfiction Titles Read 25 Books… Continue reading
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🎄Favorite Christmas Picture Books🎄
While my kids are bigger now, I still haul out our Christmas picture book collection. You’re never too old to enjoy a picture book. Here are six of our favorites – we have read these many many times. Bear Stays Up for Christmas by Karma Wilson, Jane Chapman (Illustrator) “Bear’s friends are determined to keep… Continue reading
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About Me
Welcome! I started my career as a children’s librarian, later becoming a public library director and now I’m a stay at home mom. While my career might have changed, my love of reading has been a constant since I was in 4th grade, and I read over 200 books a year. I love talking about books and connecting readers of all ages with just the right book. Thanks for reading!
Recent Posts
- 👰🏻Virtual Book Tour & Book Review & #Giveaway: Terror in Taffeta (Destination Wedding Mysteries) by Marla Cooper
- Picture Book Friday on a Thursday! Spring & March Favorites
- Way Back Cozy Wednesday: March 2026 Edition
- ☘️Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Books With Green Covers☘️
- Middle Grade Monday: March 2026 Edition
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