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World reading habits in 2020

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Which country read the most during 2020? NOT the United States, I'm sad to say. Find more interesting stats about reading on the blog...

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Great listening for your summer road trip

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Traveling this summer? Here are five listening suggestions to help the time pass!

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How to complete a summer reading challenge

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Want to do more reading this summer - especially since we're still kinda in quarantine? My guest shares some interesting reading challenges.

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A peek into celebrity bookshelves

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Today, a guest post from Isabel Cabrera of Global English Editing. Reading books has so many benefits. Science shows that reading can make us mentally shar...

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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

Banned Books Week 2019 via ALA
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Banned Books Around the World

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's 2019 and books are still being banned in the US and around the world. Check out an interesting infographic. #BannedBooksWeek

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