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Category: How to encourage reading

How to encourage reading

Vandals Ordered to Read

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Should teens who use hate speech be made to read as a consequence? Learn more about this unusual sentence...

How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Vacation Reading Ideas

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I'm packing up for vacation, which of course includes books! I've got a few ideas, but I'm taking suggestions...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Favorite Books of 2016

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

From memoir to kidlit, I've got a great list of reading suggestions to give as gifts or enjoy for yourself! Happy reading!

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2016?

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 21 Comments

The Word Nerd is collecting book recommendations to create a giant gift list. Add a title to the suggestions and earn the opportunity to win a new book for you...

How to encourage reading/News from book business

Another Reason to Join Goodreads: E-book Deals

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

You're rushed for time, but you need a book to escape the holiday crazy. Goodreads has some deals on e-books for you!

How to encourage reading/News from book business

A New Way to Read Cheap: Amazon Prime Reading

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Love to read but don't want to spend a fortune? Amazon Prime has another fabulous benefit- 1,000+ books and magazines for Prime members to download.

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