Let’s get a few things straight. This will be an unusual essay—not a boring, yawn-inducing academic essay which would surely cure the world of all its sleeping disorders. I am a recovering victim of academia, and this is my class, my essay. And I wasn’t born to fit in; I was born to stand out. […]
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When I first got back into reading, it started with a book list, 30 Books Every Woman Should Read, on MSN. It has since been removed, but I wanted to share with you some of the books. Growing up, I devoured books. All the way through high school, reading was a passion. During the summer
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Troy Public Library Director (real name redacted) – I was recently reading in the Troy Times that you were soliciting public feedback about the library’s goals. Hello. Here I am with lots of opinions and ideas. First, please allow me to introduce myself. I’m Lisa of Troy. Last year, I read 200 books, have 4
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What is it about a blank computer screen that just makes me freeze up? Give me a sheet of paper, and I will fill it and ask for another. Last year, I read 200 books, and, frankly, it was too much. In 2023, my goal is to move beyond consuming to creating (sounds like a
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Are you looking for the most anticipated books of October 2022? Do you need the latest book releases for October? Then, look no further! Here are the top 5 most anticipated books for October: 1. The Last Chairlift by John Irving For the first time in seven years, John Irving, author of A Prayer for
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Check out my Read With Me – Malibu video! Grab your book and read with me in Malibu. The video takes place right on the balcony of a Malibu beach house where you can hear the waves crashing. In the middle of the video, you can see me waving like a crazy person. In Malibu,
Are you looking for the most anticipated books of September 2022? Do you need the latest book releases for September? Then, look no further! Here are the top 5 most anticipated books for September: 1. Lessons by Ian McEwan This is one of my most anticipated reads of the last half of 2022! Because Ian
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The Best Books of 2022 (So Far) Here are the top 10 best books of 2022 (so far): 1. Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies by Maddie Mortimer Maddie Mortimer’s Maps of Our Spectacular Bodies is her debut novel which has already been longlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize! Lia is a mother battling a devastating
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Are you looking for the most anticipated books of August 2022? Do you need the latest book releases for August? Then, look no further! Here are the top 5 most anticipated books for August: 1. Babel by RF Kuang RF Kuang, author of The Poppy War, is the future of fantasy. So honestly if she
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Are you looking for most anticipated books of July 2022? Do you need the latest book releases for July? Then, look no further! Here are the top 5 most anticipated books for July: 1. Cold, Cold Bones by Kathy Reichs Tempe Brennan, a forensic anthropologist is enjoying some time with her daughter, Katy, when they
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