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What I liked about My Friends, even though it’s sad

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

My Friends made me laugh and cry. It's a bit sad, but says so many fabulous things about art and friendship.

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Slop is everywhere on the internet. Here's an explanation and some warnings about this new digital concern.

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

In celebration of Women's Health Month (May), here are two books I've used to help me tackle the challenges of menopause.

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

If you enjoy books from Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon, you'll like You Started It. #YAromance

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Learn what leading online dictionaries chose for their words of the year for 2024. One of them is "brain rot," a rather sad commentary...

Posted on December 7, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

I've got books you can use to tackle your holiday shopping list - based on my favorite reads from the year.