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About Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I'm a law librarian from the state of Missouri and a graduate of Missouri State University and the University of Missouri-Columbia. My real passion is in fiction, which is why I started my blog to share my thoughts with other bibliophiles. I live with my husband and two wonderful children and a collection of furry feline companions.

Supporting Local artists – #theride #indiefilm

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This is something a bit different for my blog, but I want to take a moment to support a friend of mine and his creative endeavors. Elliott is someone I know personally and I’ve always admired his talent, passion, and … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Milestones!

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Today is a day that brought a fabulous surprise! I finally hit 100 Followers! And on the very same day I surpassed 500 Likes. So thank you, dear readers, for taking the time to share some love for my little … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – April 28, 2021 – #wwwwednesday #bookishmemes

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to a new week of WWW Wednesday. This is a meme now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. In it, we answer three questions and leave a link in the comments sharing our own posts … Continue reading →

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Walking With Ghosts: A Memoir by Gabriel Byrne – Book Review

Posted on April 27, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

“Here I stand now, a man longing to see as a child again, when every smell and sound and sight was a marvel.” -Gabriel Byrne Gabriel Byrne is possibly not a household name to you. Perhaps you looked at the … Continue reading →

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab – A Book Review

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

“Three words, large enough to tip the world. I remember you.” –V.E. Schwab, Invisible Life of Addie LaRue V.E. Schwab, who has also published under Victoria Schwab, is a very busy author. In the past decade, she has gifted the … Continue reading →

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The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty – A Book Review

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Liane Moriarty is one of those novelists whose work I eagerly anticipate. Her characters are always refreshingly human, quirky, and endearingly flawed. The plots of her books are unique, and each one is typically infused with a great mix of … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – April 21, 2021 – #wwwwednesday #bookishmemes

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to a new week of WWW Wednesday. This is a meme now hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. In it, we answer three questions and leave a link in the comments sharing our own posts … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge Update – #52Books52Weeks #ReadingChallenge

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

It’s about time to reassess my progress on my 52 books reading challenge, hosted by Rachael over at The Booklist Queen. So far I’m really enjoying this reading challenge, but at this point it’s still easy to squeeze the books … Continue reading →

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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – Book Review

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Oh my, this review is bound to be a bit different. I’m also not planning to spend a whole lot of time on this one. Lately I feel like I’ve read a lot of great books. And, by nature, I’m … Continue reading →

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Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende – A Book Review

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

In 2020, I felt like I saw Isabel Allende popping up everywhere. She stays relevant by having a presence in pop culture, making guest appearances in major television shows like Jane the Virgin, in which she confronted her own real … Continue reading →

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