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The Library Book by Susan Orlean

Catherine — Fri, 04 Jan 2019 08:36:05 +0000

It’s embarrassing enough to be ignorant about American history, but, as a librarian, to not know about the largest library fire in the country? I’m pretty sure my librarian membership can be revoked for that. Thankfully, Susan Orlean’s new book The Library Book not only remedies my ignorance, but is a reminder of why libraries […]

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December Reading Wrap-Up

Catherine — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 08:44:09 +0000

This post should be subtitled: Library Reading, because 90% of what I read this month was library books. December is slow month for new releases and for someone who reads ‘professionally’ it is like school vacation. Suddenly, instead of having to refer to a spreadsheet to see what I’m supposed to read next I just […]

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September Reading Wrap-Up

Catherine — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 07:24:35 +0000

Goodbye to the first month of fall! Did anyone have fall weather? Or great fall reading? Despite this being the time of year for the biggest book releases, I did not have that much luck with my September reading. Am I the only person who feels abandoned by the book gods? Read The two notable […]

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August Library Checkout

Catherine — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 07:08:06 +0000

After a bit of a drought in July, when I was otherwise occupied, I found my way back to the library in August. Read For such a small book The Mother exerts a powerful pull. It covers the London trial of a 16-year-old accused of killing […]

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July Reading Wrap-Up

Catherine — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:55:42 +0000

Based on the calendar I know it was summer, but the only way I believed it was hearing from friends and family how they were melting away in intense heat. Seattle hovered in the 60s or lower for most of the month. I’m not complaining except it is nice to actually see a pedicure when you’ve gotten […]

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April Library Checkout

Catherine — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:08:51 +0000

Another month gone?! I’d be more worried if we weren’t in the midst of spring here in Seattle. Who can worry when everything is blooming?! April was another slow month for new releases so I was able to continue with a lot of April library checkouts. That’s going to change in May because I have a lot of […]

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March Library Checkout

Catherine — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 07:22:14 +0000

Three months into a new year may be too soon to call a trend, but accuracy has never been a strong suit for me so I’m going to say it: My library reading has significantly outperformed my upcoming-release reading. My March library reading seems to seal the deal. I’m not sure why this is, but […]

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February Library Checkout

Catherine — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:02:46 +0000

Month 2 of 2016 wraps up tomorrow and what a month it’s been. You would think that with this extra day I’d be overflowing with creativity and verve, but instead I’m in some kind of mucky mindset—lots of blah. Thankfully, the same can’t be said for my February library reading! It was a great […]

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January Library Checkout

Catherine — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:33:53 +0000

January was one funky month for reading. Generally, if I read it, you’ll get a review of it, but there were such highs and lows that I couldn’t even do that. Namely, I’d read something not so good, not be able to finish it, and retreat to a strong recommendation from friends and fellow bloggers—usually […]

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It’s Monday, July 6th: What are You Reading?

Catherine — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 07:40:02 +0000

I know the fourth of July has come and gone but, honestly, are fireworks ever a bad thing? Plus, I’m hoping they distract you from the fact that this week my reading is going to be minimal at best. Last week we moved into our new house, which is still unfinished and not a […]

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