That's a lot of books. Many of them are YA which can be - but are not always - quicker reads than grownup books, and I listen to a lot on audio during my commute. There's some graphic novels thrown in there, too. Still! That's a lot of books. By the end of the year, … Continue reading I’ve read 83 books this year so far
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Planning! I’m going to learn to do it . . . later
I am not good at planning. Well, I'm OK at life/social planning because that usually involves someone inviting me to a party and me accepting. I put it on my calendar, I go to the party, and have a nice time. I'm so good at that! (A "family planning" joke just popped into my head … Continue reading Planning! I’m going to learn to do it . . . later
Two brief reviews
Today's post is going to be short because I'm in the middle of a great book (The Emperor's Children by Claire Messud, yay grown-up books!) and I have to write a post for the HUB for Friday. I haven't started that yet and I only have a vague idea of what I want to write … Continue reading Two brief reviews
Do it anyway – giving up on a book
I'm going to begin with a story: When I was in 7th grade I had delusions of grandeur. I knew that I was a smart kid and thought that I could pretty much read anything. I was probably reading adult books at this time, generally in the sci-fi and fantasy realm. I had already devoured … Continue reading Do it anyway – giving up on a book
Library camp AKA NELLS 2013
I forgot to post on Sunday because I was getting ready for 'Library Camp' also known as NELLS 2013! I mentioned NELLS here before but if you've forgotten it's the New England Library Leadership Symposium put on about every other year by the New England Library Association (NELA). NELA's website says the purpose of NELLS … Continue reading Library camp AKA NELLS 2013
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