Monthly Archives: January 2026

A-Z Reading Challenge 2026

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

As I set my reading challenge this year, I’m definitely staying mindful of my failure of last year. So far I’ve started strong and am determined to stay ahead this year so I don’t fail again. I do feel quite … Continue reading →

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The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick – a Book Review

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Arthur Pepper, aged 69, is at a pivotal time in life. Recently widowed, he wakes every morning wanting little more than to slog through his daily routine with little contact with the outside world. He wakes at the same time, … Continue reading →

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Admission of Defeat

Posted on January 2, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

For the whole of 2025, I tried to push myself. The more I stressed over how far behind and how unmotivated I was to accomplish literally everything, the worse it got. Even up until the last day of the year, … Continue reading →

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