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Book review All the Bright Places
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Why you must read All the Bright Places

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Bittersweet and funny, All the Bright Places offers a compassionate look at anxiety and depression. Perfect for our time.

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Five books to improve perspective

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Here are five great books to help you broaden your perspective on race, privilege, and how to best help other people.

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Word Nerd Recommendations for fall 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Whew! I haven’t posted a book review in ages, and now is exactly the time when we need good entertainment. Today I will recommend not one, but THREE books...

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What was your favorite book of 2019?

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Share your favorite book from 2019, and I'll compile a list we can all use for holiday gift giving! You could win a B & N gift card!

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Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some great reading suggestions for the pool, the beach, or the hammock.

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How to Find a Great Book: Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Looking for some great reads? Check out the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018. The books are chosen by other readers like us!

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