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Why you must read Keep Going

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Quarantine is taking away some things, but also giving us more time. Austin Kleon has advice for how to use it well.

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Fun reads for a serious time

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

Suggesting reading to keep your spirits up during #COVID19

Book reviews

Three books about strong women

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's Women's History Month! And here are three books about strong (fictional) women. Check 'em out!

Book reviews/Who I Am

Strive for balance

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

I’m currently listening to The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See. It’s fascinating historical fiction set on the Korean island of JeJu where women hol...

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Why you should read Daring Greatly

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

A great book about finding the courage to be vulnerable in an increasingly critical world.

Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Favorite books of 2019

Posted on December 16, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

My reader's favorite books from 2019! Get some gift ideas for others... or yourself!

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