Book Lists
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Every book I read in 2025
It’s January 1, which means it’s time for my annual chronological list of every book I read this year and my book superlatives. Exactly 60 books this year! Fewer than usual, but I think I have a valid excuse in… Continue reading
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Best Pride & Prejudice covers (& retellings!)
This is the third post in my best editions & retellings series (previous posts: Anne of Green Gables and Little Women). Penguin Random House This cute cover has a pleasing mix of old-fashioned and modern designs, with a calming color… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Fantasy by Black Authors
This Black History Month, amidst bans targeting books about POC, it’s even more important to read diverse books. I hope you check out some of these whimsical, powerful middle grade fantasy novels by Black authors! Eden’s Everdark by Karen Strong… Continue reading
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Best of 2024
It’s late, but it’s here! Reviews of my top 10 books of 2024. Do you have any reading goals or highly anticipated book releases for 2025? Share in the comments! As always, thank you for joining me on another year… Continue reading
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Every book I read in 2024
It’s January 1, which means it’s time for my annual chronological list of every book I read this year. I’ve also included a few superlatives at the bottom of the page! I’ll be posting a more detailed list of my… Continue reading
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Middle Grade and YA by Indigenous Authors
November is Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, and to celebrate I wanted to share my favorite MG and YA books by Indigenous authors. Enjoy! The Brave by James Bird Collin counts letters. For every sentence spoken to him,… Continue reading
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Trans & Gender Nonconforming Characters in Middle Grade
Happy Trans Day of Visibility (March 31)! 🏳️⚧️ Transgender characters in middle grade are such a great way to introduce young readers to the flexibility of gender. And these 18 middle grade novels are all beautiful, well-rounded explorations of trans… Continue reading
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Best Of 2023
I read a lot of amazing books this year, so as always, this was a difficult choice. But here are my top 20 reads of 2023! I hope you enjoy this post (number 101!), and have a great 2024. Books… Continue reading
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Every book I read in 2023
It’s that time of year again! And for the first time ever, I have surpassed 100 books, which I totally did not plan to do or expect. (As a note, I see a lot of people on bookish social… Continue reading
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Middle Grade and YA with Ace Protagonists
Happy Ace Week! Here are six MG and YA books with ace rep–along with some probably also amazing books that are still on my TBR. Middle Grade Rick by Alex Gino Rick has always let everyone else figure out who… Continue reading
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