Monthly Archives: May 2023

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus – a Book Review

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Let me first preface this review by saying this is at once the most infuriating and most wondrous book I’ve read in a very long time. At first glance, I didn’t think this book would be an articulate work of … Continue reading →

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The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy #1) by Katherine Arden – a Book Review

Posted on May 10, 2023 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I stumbled upon this book on the shelf at the local library. The cover screamed “ATMOSPHERIC,” so it pulled me in. It is a blend of Russian folklore and medieval fantasy. It follows young Vasilisa (“Vasya”), the daughter of the … Continue reading →

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