Tag Archives: reading

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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Model Home by Rivers Solomon – a Book Review

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I originally chose this novel as a Haunted House book for my reading challenge, but I have changed my mind. While there is that element of the creepy family home of hidden terrors that plague the nightmares of the now-grown … Continue reading →

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We Have Always Been Here by Lena Nguyen – a Book Review

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

If you’ve followed my blog a while, you may have noticed I don’t read a lot of science fiction. I’m far from an aficionado, but I do have some favorites in the genre. Andy Weir comes to mind as someone … Continue reading →

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Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi – a Book Review

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

Alka Joshi has this knack for creating memorable narratives. This novel, loosely based on the story of the artist, Amrita Sher-Gil, a celebrated female painter of the early 20th century, follows Sona, a nurse in a hospital in Bombay. When … Continue reading →

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Voyage of the Damned by Frances White – a Book Review

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Boy, do I have mixed feelings about this one. Voyage of the Damned is the debut 2024 novel by Frances White, and her second novel is slated for a 2026 release. On her goodreads profile, this novel is described as … Continue reading →

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My Friends by Fredrik Backman – a Book Review

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

How many authors can continuously churn out books that rake in well more than a 4 star average? Not many, but Fredrik Backman is one of them. He’s a prolific author, and it’s amazing he’s able to have the kind … Continue reading →

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The Dallergut Dream Department Store by Miye Lee, Translated by Sandy Joosun Lee – a Book Review

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I can safely say this is unlike any other book I’ve read. For being billed an adult novel, it certainly has a very middle-grade children’s book vibe. The story is very sweet but simple and exudes magic from every angle. … Continue reading →

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A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson – a Book Review

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

This title is probably new to no one, considering the successful BBC adaptation that aired in 2024. Drawing subtly from the real-life murder case of Hae Min Lee, this binge-worthy young adult true crime novel keeps readers on their toes … Continue reading →

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