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Mini Thoughts on Recent Reads #3
The Innocents by Francesca Segal – I was reluctant to read this novel because it is an updated version of The Age of Innocence, one of my very favorite books. This contemporary version of Edith Wharton’s classic Pulitzer Prize winning book takes place in northwest London in a tight knit and loyal Jewish community. Adam…
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Vintage Children’s Literature Reading Challenge
I didn’t think I’d be joining any challenges this year, but the Vintage Children’s Literature Reading Challenge caught my eye. Hosted by Arabella at The Genteel Arsenal, it has a very easy set of rules. I will be going for ‘Alice’ status and plan to read six vintage children’s novels by the end of…
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Happy Chinese New Year!
One of the best things about my job is the fairly frequent potlucks we throw. We will use any occasion to have a feast. There are some amazing cooks and bakers among our staff and it is always exciting to come in on potluck days to see what delicious dishes have arrived in our staff…
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I’ve Started a Book Group
How many of you are in an actual, in-person book group? I’ve always thought of blogs as the perfect book group and have not had the desire to start one of my own. I also had a disappointing experience when I belonged to one a few years ago. I really hated most of the books…
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Cover Collection: The Bell Jar
1. Faber and Faber // 2. Faber and Faber // 3. HarperCollins Modern Classics 4. HarperCollins // 5. HarperCollins Perennial Classics // 6. Faber Firsts I mentioned in my previous post that I have a small obsession with Sylvia Plath and that on February 11 it will be 50 years since she died. It is…
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Mini Thoughts on Recent Reads #2
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green – I listened to this blockbuster teen novel on audio and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. It is read by Kate Rudd, who does an excellent job of rendering the voice of Hazel, the main character, who is 16 and has had terminal cancer for several years. When…
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My Reading Goals for 2013
How is 2013 treating you so far? This has been a great month for me, reading-wise and career-wise. I’ve completed five books to date and will probably finish 7 or 8 by the time we hit February. And I’ve renewed my passion for my job and for librarianship in general that was sadly lacking in…
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It Might Be a While
It might be a while before I blog again, friends. I am completely uninspired right now and I am suffering from a major case of the blahs. My brain feels like this picture – full of dirt and debris – when it comes to writing about books. I am reading and I have really enjoyed…
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My Favorite Books of 2012
Here we are, nearly at the end of another year. It seems like yesterday that I was choosing my favorite books of 2011. I didn’t think I was going to do a year end post for 2012 because, to be honest, I just haven’t been interested in blogging lately. I’ve been waiting it out, hoping…
A Certain Fondness 