Book reviews and worming my way into summer reading list revisions

OK, so I'm been seriously slacking. No posts in almost three weeks?! Sorry, guys. Sadly, I don't have a good excuse either. The start of football season (which now includes an ignominious Pats loss to the Cardinals by a missed field goal)? The fact that on Sundays I now have to do 7+ mile runs? … Continue reading Book reviews and worming my way into summer reading list revisions

I survived summer reading

I did! Almost all of my programs went off without a hitch and I think were pretty fun. It's nice to have a framework to work with for next year and some new ideas, too. I'll admit I'm a little tired - by the end it seemed like a long summer. But I did it! … Continue reading I survived summer reading

Self promotion and books I can’t wait to read

If for some reason, you need more information about what I'm planning for the library, and you can't wait for these posts, check out the pinterest page. I have some mini book reviews and what I'm planning on reading up there, too. Also, look for some sweet upcoming book reviews since I have some highly … Continue reading Self promotion and books I can’t wait to read

NPR, prestige, and women in YA

I already subjected my delightful boyfriend to this rant the other day but I thought that I would share it with all of you! Sharing is nice, isn't it? It all started the other morning at work while I was checking my email and my YA blogs when I came across this post about the … Continue reading NPR, prestige, and women in YA

I love to throw away crappy books

Especially when they are like the one above. This was a find from the YA section this last week. Here's the description from Amazon: "When her father's decision to quit his lucrative job to "find himself" as an actor changes their family's finances, pampered sixteen-year-old Carole is dismayed that she must give up her credit … Continue reading I love to throw away crappy books