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In Celebration of National Science Fiction Day on January 2nd
“National Science Fiction Day is observed every year on January 2nd which is also the birthday of Issac Asimov, the world-famous science fiction writer. National Science Fiction Day celebrates stories that inspire us to dream big, from intergalactic adventures to futuristic technology and thought-provoking tales.” (Source) Be sure to check out this Science Fiction Timeline Continue reading
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✔️Netgalley Catch Up: Time to Check In (November 2025)
Here is my monthly Netgalley Check In as part of my promise to check in at the start of every month and see how many Netgalley titles I’ve read. My feedback ratio is currently 83%. Here are the Netgalley titles that I reviewed in October 2025. Reviews are linked. Death on Dickens Island by Allison Continue reading
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🌟Five Star Reads: Monthly Favorites (October 2025)🌟
Here are the titles I gave five stars this month. A list of all the titles I read this month is at the end of this post. This month I read 17 books in total, including 9 on audio. I’ve worked on not rushing through my reading this month and even slowed down my audiobook Continue reading
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📚Middle Grade Monday: Highlighting Recent Middle Grade Reads (October 2025 Edition)
On or around the third Monday of the month, I’ll be highlighting recent middle grade reads that I’ve enjoyed. I am so happy working part time in a school library – it’s wonderful to be with kids and books, and my reading life is so much richer! I read the following middle grade books between Continue reading
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🌟August 2025 5 Star Reads & Reading Challenge Update
It was a lovely reading month! I read 26 books (see list below for the full list) with 13 of those being audiobooks. I updated my 2025 Reading Challenges page as well. Here are a few of my favorite books that I read in August 2025. The Sherlock Society by James Ponti 🔎 – In 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!
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