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Creating a TBR jar for 2020

I often see people creating TBR jars and think it’s a brilliant way of getting through your backlist. So for 2020, I’ve decided to create my very own TBR jar. Except. I didn’t have a jar. So I used a mug instead. (Yes, it is one of my V. E. Schwab mugs.) The first thing… Continue reading Creating a TBR jar for 2020

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January 2020 Wrap Up // Audiobooks, veganuary, and joining a new library

That’s a wrap on the first month of 2020. And I read TEN books??? Her Royal Highness // 3 stars // Audiobook This was my first audiobook of 2020 and I really enjoyed the narration. The different accents the narrator put on for different characters were really fun and I liked the way she was… Continue reading January 2020 Wrap Up // Audiobooks, veganuary, and joining a new library

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Top Ten Tuesday // Book-related Discoveries I made in 2019

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: January 14: Bookish Discoveries I Made In 2019 I… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // Book-related Discoveries I made in 2019

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Top Ten Tuesday // 10 Ways my Reading Life Has Changed

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: November 19: Changes In My Reading Life The way I… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // 10 Ways my Reading Life Has Changed

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Library Loves // 8 ways to help your local library survive and thrive

Alternative titles for this post include: How to be the biggest library stan you can possibly be  Being a library nerd is beneficial to your community Is it possible to become an honorary librarian just from talking about libraries so much? OK, but all joking aside, in the UK the threat of library closures is… Continue reading Library Loves // 8 ways to help your local library survive and thrive

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Library Loves // 5 of the best UK libraries to visit

As part of Library Loves month, and because I will never miss a chance to bang my drum and yell about libraries, I wanted to share some of my favourite libraries in the UK. We’re blessed by some truly beautiful libraries here and lucky enough to be able to visit most of them for free.… Continue reading Library Loves // 5 of the best UK libraries to visit

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Library Loves // Interview with a teen librarian

As part of #LibraryLoves month, today is Library Day; a day dedicated to promoting and supporting libraries. So for Library Day, I’m delighted to be sharing an interview with Rachel @Recitrachel, who is a librarian for teens in Chicago, USA. 1. Thanks for agreeing to this Q&A! Tell us a bit about you!  Hello! I’m… Continue reading Library Loves // Interview with a teen librarian

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Announcement: Library Loves // A whole month dedicated to supporting your library

Honestly, it was a struggle not to title this post “Library Loves: WE STAN LIBRARIES.” It’s not a well-kept secret that I love libraries. I visit my local library as often as possible to borrow books, chat to the librarians, and browse new releases. When I go travelling, I’ll sometimes spend hours researching the city’s libraries… Continue reading Announcement: Library Loves // A whole month dedicated to supporting your library

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Top Ten Tuesday // Fantasy and contemporary settings I need in my life

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s theme is: July 23: Settings I’d Like to See More Of (Or… Continue reading Top Ten Tuesday // Fantasy and contemporary settings I need in my life