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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.

The Garden by Clare Beams – a Book Review

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

It’s 1948, and Irene Willard finds herself left at the doors of an old mansion-turned hospital. All women at this hospital, like her, have only ever experienced the heartbreak of lost pregnancy and are desperate to deliver to their husbands … Continue reading →

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The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t by Erin Loechner – a Book Review

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Are you one of those parents who has lots of anxiety over the effect technology is having on our kiddos, especially their obsessive need to have faces buried in tablets? Would you like even more stress and anxiety mixed with … Continue reading →

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Those Empty Eyes by Charlie Donlea – a Book Review

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

As promised, here’s the second book of the Charlie Donlea journey I embarked upon recently. Of the two, I think this is the one I found the most compelling. Synopsis Alexandra Quinlan has gone to great lengths to separate herself … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – September 11, 2024

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to WWW Wednesday, a weekly meme where bloggers answer three questions: This meme is hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. Be sure to visit her to see what she’s been up to this week! What … Continue reading →

Posted in Coming of Age, Fantasy, General fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Nonfiction, Parenting, self help, Uncategorized, Women's fiction | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

The Girl Who Was Taken by Charlie Donlea – a Book Review

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Just a warning, it’s going to be a very Charlie Donlea week up in here at A Librarian and Her Books because I inadvertently wound up reading two of his in a row thanks to him being a book club … Continue reading →

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Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier – a Book Review

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This title takes the place of my Young Adult fantasy read for my reading challenge. I pretty much chose it at the library off the new YA shelf because the cover was so compelling. It’s not rare to find fiction … Continue reading →

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In Pieces by Sally Field – a Book Review

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I’m pretty much always behind the times, as evidenced by the fact that this memoir was a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for best memoir and biography back in 2018. I’m surprised I hadn’t read it yet, because I’ve adored Sally … Continue reading →

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Know My Name by Chanel Miller – a Book Review

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

My reading selections have been a bit depressing lately. Honestly, they’ve been downright infuriating. You may not recognize the name of the author of this memoir, but you certainly know of her. We only knew her as Emily Doe in … Continue reading →

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The Serial Killer’s Apprentice by Katherine Ramsland and Tracy Ullman – a Book Review

Posted on July 29, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I spared you the full title of this book in the blog post title, as it’s a mouthful. In truth, the full title also includes the tagline, “The True Story of How Houston’s Deadliest Murderer Turned a Kid into a … Continue reading →

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The Magic All Around by Jennifer Moorman – a Book Review

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I initially found this book so intriguing because of the cover. Look at it, it’s utterly gorgeous and definitely exudes magic. However, I also initially had the fear that it might verge into the world of schmaltz, and I don’t … Continue reading →

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