Sometimes the thing you remember about a novel is a feeling, while the scene that caused it has almost disappeared. A reading journal can preserve that scene without turning every …
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Whew, the LQ team did some serious reading in October! What a list. I wonder if it has to do with the cooler weather, the sun setting earlier, and cozy …
If you’re creating your holiday reading list, Have Yourself a Merry Little Meltdown by Sheila Roberts needs to be considered. It hits all the rom-com highlights with quirky family drama, …
If you like books about books with whimsical and supernatural elements, read this slow-build magical realism book about a woman who must save her library and unknowingly herself. The Summary …
September is one of my favorite months. Not only is it back-to-school (and back to routine) time, but it’s also my daughter’s birthday (the 1st), my birthday (the 18th), and …
I can still remember middle school me, riding my bike to the local library in the summertime. Often accompanied by my best friend (hiiiii Becky), we’d park outside and walk …