The Numbers
Number of Books Read: 9
2015 YTD: 60
Method Read
eBooks: 2
Print Books: 3
Audiobooks: 4
Diversity Challenge Update
1/9 (11%)
11/60 (18.33%)
See the books after the jump! Continue reading “Books I Read: May 2015”
The Numbers
Number of Books Read: 9
2015 YTD: 60
Method Read
eBooks: 2
Print Books: 3
Audiobooks: 4
Diversity Challenge Update
1/9 (11%)
11/60 (18.33%)
See the books after the jump! Continue reading “Books I Read: May 2015”
Since I shared a lot of my picks for those on your list this Christmas, I thought it was only fair that I let you in on what is at the top of my list. I have a never-ending list of books I want to read, but these recent releases would be a welcome addition under my Christmas tree.
There’s nothing quite as exciting to a librarian as Banned Books Week. As sad as I am that books are still being challenged having a week dedicated to banned books allows us to have a dialogue. Most people don’t realize that last month someone tried to get The Handmaid’s Tale removed from schools, or that Eleanor and Park is being challenged in another school district right now.
Continue reading “Banned Books Week 2013: Strange Challenges”
This month’s installment of speed reviewing is a little shorter than last months — I guess that means there are fewer books that disappointed me! If you missed last month’s post check it out here.
I already reviewed The Bookman’s Tale a few weeks ago but now for something completely different…a video! I had the good fortune of attending a book reading over the weekend and it was so incredible that I had to share some footage. Though my camera is a little old and grainy, I promise the talk is worth it.
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