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The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown – a Book Review

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I am still overwhelmingly behind, the dread of catching up just pushing me to become even further behind. So here I am trying to remedy that. The plan is to do little else than write reviews for the next few … Continue reading →

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The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt by Chelsea Iverson – a Book Review

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I have numerous other reads I finished before this one, but I just completed the audiobook and have a lot of thoughts I’m desperate to get out, so I’m skipping ahead a bit. Synopsis Harriet has always been considered odd. … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler – a Book Review

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I have been very fortunate this year so far in that the book club books chosen by my fellow members just happen to slot into my Reading Challenge. This book, Parable of the Sower, the first book in the Earthseed … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge Update – April 2025

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

It’s about time I updated my reading challenge. So far, so good, and I still have a few reviews to get up, which I’ll be working on in the next few days. I know… I’ve said that before, but I … Continue reading →

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A Cleft in the World by Elizabeth Sumner Wafler – a Book Review

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I stumbled across this lovely novel when meandering through the local library, which I can often be found doing. I was initially intrigued by the cover and the weighty title, so it wound up going home with me. The novel … Continue reading →

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Mister Magic by Kiersten White – a Book Review

Posted on April 27, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

If you, like me, are a child of the 90’s or before, you are quite well-versed in the fact that some children’s programs meant to bring joy and comfort dredged up feelings less desirable, often inspiring regular nightmares and originating … Continue reading →

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The Wedding People by Alison Espach – a Book Review

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Tonight both the husband and the boy child are away for the evening, and I have four 10-year old girls singing karaoke at the top of their lungs on the floor below me, so I figured it was a great … Continue reading →

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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – a Book Review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I was first introduced to Liz Moore a few years ago when I devoured The Unseen World, which I noted in my goodreads review from 2017 as “quietly spectacular.” I remember it being a technologically-driven mystery for super smart people, … Continue reading →

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The House at Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning – a Book Review

Posted on March 7, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

In my attempt to catch up and get myself back to productivity, my next couple of reviews may be a bit on the short side. I promise one of these days I’ll get back to my former glory. Karen Marie … Continue reading →

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Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty – a Book Review

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Any time Liane Moriarty releases a new title, it’s highly anticipated. While I can’t say any of her more recent books have quite blown me away like Big Little Lies which sparked a near obsession in me, I haven’t read … Continue reading →

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