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    (Updated) 40+ New 2021 Historical Fiction Books to Add to Your TBR List Right Now

    by Joli January 30, 2021
    by Joli January 30, 2021

    Historical fiction fans, get excited. 2021 was a year of awesome new releases to feed your historical fiction craving! From accomplished authors like Colson Whitehead, Kristin Hannah, and Kate Quinn to promising debut authors, this year was a doozy for …

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    8 Fictional Witch Books for Your TBR List

    by Katie January 18, 2021
    by Katie January 18, 2021

    This past fall, I took a deep dive into several books that somehow drew on witchcraft, the Salem Witch Trials, and rumors of witches in early America. Starting with Alice Hoffman’s The Rules of Magic, I then jumped into a …

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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – January 2021

    by Joli January 14, 2021
    by Joli January 14, 2021

    Happy New Year, bookish people! I am writing this after our relief at 2020 being over swiftly turned into….well, mayhem. I (Joli) tend to turn to books at a time like this for escape from our present reality, so I’ve …

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    21 New Books I’m Excited to Read in 2021

    by Katie January 6, 2021
    by Katie January 6, 2021

    Happy New Year! What a crazy ride 2020 has been. As we move into 2021, I’m excited to put together my TBR, both for my own personal reading and for books I’d like to share with my students (I’m a …

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    Our Top Books of 2020

    by Joli January 3, 2021
    by Joli January 3, 2021

    Happy New Year! May you find new favorite books this year, expand your mind, and learn and grow through reading 💜. Now, please enjoy this list of some of our favorite reads from 2020! Note: These are the favorites we …

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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – December 2020

    by Joli December 15, 2020
    by Joli December 15, 2020

    When I say it feels surreal that this year is ending, I’ll bet I’m not alone. So many of us feel like time has gone so quickly, yet also stood still during this time of being at home. However you …

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    Five Holiday Books About Relatable Families

    by Katie December 1, 2020
    by Katie December 1, 2020

    While there are plenty of Hallmark-y stories out there to satisfy devotees of the cute, Christmas romance, it can be harder to find books that reflect the Christmas season many of us actually have with our families. As much as …

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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – November 2020

    by Joli November 15, 2020
    by Joli November 15, 2020

    Hey November! It’s Thanksgiving month. If your family is anything like most families right now, you’re probably struggling with your plans for Thanksgiving. Do you get together during a pandemic? Do you stay home? Do you Zoom? Whatever you decide …

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    #amreading: LQ’s Most Recent Reads – October 2020

    by Joli October 16, 2020
    by Joli October 16, 2020

    Hey spookies! Are you reading all things that go bump in the night this month? Or are you like me (Joli) and totally not into bump in the night books? Whatever you’re reading, check out our list then let us …

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    8 Bookish Movies to Watch this Autumn

    by Jessica October 11, 2020
    by Jessica October 11, 2020

    The leaves are turning and there is a notable chill in the air. The days are rapidly growing shorter. Itโ€™s autumn in the northern hemisphere! There is nothing better after a long day of work then getting the evening started …

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