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The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez – a Book Review

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Julia Alvarez is widely considered an icon in the realm of literature, and when you get the pleasure of reading her prose, you completely understand why. Her words are effortless and timeless. Having just passed the age of 74, it’s … Continue reading →

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2024 Reading Challenge update: June 2024

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

At the end of June I thought I would take stock of my reading challenge progress. I’ve only finished 11 of the 26 categories though I’ve been reading quite a bit, so I guess I need to pick up the … Continue reading →

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Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson – a Book Review

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

Every now and then you come across a book that’s exactly what you needed at exactly the right time. A palate cleanser, of sorts that pulls you out of the funk of reading some deep and depressing stuff. Nosy Neighbors … Continue reading →

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The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson- a Book Review

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This title is an entry for my reading challenge for the year. It takes the first spot for the Alliterative Title pick. Synopsis Maggie Banks doesn’t really feel she has a purpose. There’s nothing she really wants to do, and … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – May 1, 2024

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words. In it, bloggers answer three questions: What am I currently reading? I’m currently reading two books. The first is a historical fiction by Joanna … Continue reading →

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The Prospectors by Ariel Djanikian – a Book Review

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

In 1941, 100 copies of a memoir by Alice Edna Bush Berry were published privately by a small press. The book was called “The Bushes and the Berrys” and recounted the family histories of the Bush and Berry families and … Continue reading →

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WWW Wednesday – March 27, 2024

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Welcome to WWW Wednesday, a weekly meme hosted by Sam at Taking on A World of Words. In this series, bloggers answer three questions about their weekly reading. The three W’s are: What am I currently reading? I’m still woefully … Continue reading →

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An Inheritance of Magic by Benedict Jacka – a Book Review

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

This positively delightful cover is the first in a new series by Benedict Jacka, who is otherwise known for his Alex Verus series. I haven’t read it, but it’s quite popular with readers of urban fantasy. As a reader, I’m … Continue reading →

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang -a Book Review

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I have quite literally been stuck on this review for weeks. I decided today to just dive in and give it a go and maybe I can talk myself through the conflicting feelings. I’m sure many of you have at … Continue reading →

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The Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons – a Book Review

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

This novel is the first work of historical fiction written by author, Annie Lyons. Prior to this dive into history, she had released several titles in the genre of Uplit, and I think this is important to understanding the reason … Continue reading →

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