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This ad popped up and brain went STRAIGHT to Go Luck Yourself 😂

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Fangirl Manga Vol 2 adapted by Sam Maggs and Rainbow Rowell |Book Review|

I figured it was finally time for me to get around to finishing my review of this manga series now that all of the volumes are out. Levi looks so handsome in this art style 😍 Where this series shines in getting adapted into a manga is all of the varied character designs. Regan is drawn way more grown up compared to how I originally pictured her… but, a character that did match my minds eye…

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Netgalley Sister Site BookishFirst Closed Yesterday My Theories On Why

Yesterday, I received a surprising email in my inbox from BookishFirst, a sister-site/sub category/off-shoot of Netgalley. Users could read book samples and write drabble reviews to earn points which would then be used to enter giveaways and purchase books. There were forums to post said reviews and discuss with other users on the site. Another way to earn points was to download and fill out the…

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The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch |Book Review|

There are not very many romance novels that I enjoy, but every once in a while I come across one that I just know that I have to read. This was one of those times, I mean Jack Frost from Rise of the Guardian’s is the entire reason that I signed up for Tumblr all the way back in 2012 when I was a Junior in High School. Given the fact that the main characters are royal embodiments of holidays here……

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Giving Gal and the Christmas Cookie Extravaganza by Stephanie L. Jones |Book Review|

I have never heard of the Giving Gal series but I chose to read and review this book from NetGalley solely because the illustrations just looked so cute and inviting. Giving Gal has invited all of her friends over to help her welcome in the holidays; mainly, by decorating the house and baking delicious cookies. The illustrations in this book, done by the clearly talented illustrator Angelina…

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Yes! I’m only halfway through myself. But I just know I’m gonna be writing so much fanfic about Hex and Coal and the crazy awesome magical world they live in.

I need yall to blow Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch out of the fucking water this year bc I need fanart and a movie adaptation ASAP‼️‼️

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Finally created my first YouTube video! Expect more videos about my NetGalley reviews and other vids soon.

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Attached At The Hip By Christine Riccio |Book Review|

I have been a major fan of Christine Rissio’s since the early Book Review days of her YouTube channel. Attached At The Hip is her third published novel. Christine has playlists on her channel that she created while writing her novels (this one, and the previous two Again, But Better and Better Together). This is an excellent resource for inspiring other authors; and as a bonus, readers and…

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Crushed By Melanie Conklin |Book Review|

I will be completely honest; I am absolutely in love with just how open and honest Middle-Grade novels have been lately and I am super proud that there is this resource presenting real problems and solutions to kids and young teens in a safe space. This middle-grade novel takes the time to dive deep into the feelings of a friendship growing apart and dissolving in ways that I have never truly…

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Felix And The Feelings Formulas By Kate Bartlett|Book Review |

This Children’s book was really cute and one of the things that I noticed right away was the colors and how they all seem to be a nice medium; nothing was too dull or over saturated. The book follows Felix as he deals with his emotions throughout the day. Even though Felix is a young kid he deals with a lot of complex emotions. A vast range is covered such as- Embarrasment, Anger, Anxiety,…

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unsung benefit i think a lot of ppl are sleeping on with using the public library is that i think its a great replacement for the dopamine hit some ppl get from online shopping. it kind of fills that niche of reserving something that you then get to anticipate the arrival of and enjoy when it arrives, but without like, the waste and the money.

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Will you read this? Eh, perhaps. You're a busy man with quite a lot of asks. But there is a very human part of me that wants to say my piece because I owe you quite a bit of thanks. And I shall express this thanks with a story of my first words.

When I was 2, approaching 3, years old my parents were worried I'd never speak. The child therapist we went to - quite an old bat if you ask me, considering the stories I've heard, but what do I know I was 2 - had told them to ever give up hope of hearing my voice.

On the way back from the appointment, my Godmother - the driver of the car used to take me to the doctor - stopped by a small bookshop and took me inside so my mother could weep appropriately out of line of her child. We went inside and she told me to look around for a book for myself. She knew I loved books - wasn't sure if I was reading them or not, but knew that I at least liked looking at them and wanted to keep me occupied.

I apparently stumbled around for a while, grabbed one small book off the shelf and plopped my little arse right down and started flipping through. About fifteen minutes go by - and my mother has thoroughly cried herself dry - and my Godmother comes up to me and scoops me up with the book.

I - being the obstinate two year old that I am - refuse to let go of said book and it's only about 50 American cents so she simply buys me the book.

For the next few weeks I only carry around the book. I do not touch any of my other toys or stuffed animals, only the very small picture book. I sleep with it under my pillow, carry it around happily, flip through it every so often.

And then one unassuming day, at the dinner table - with a set of non-prepared parents - boldly yelled out my first words ever: Blueberry Girl.

Now, I'm sure you've figured out at this point of the story that the book my little self was holding was none other than your boo Blueberry Girl - and this is where my thanks comes. I have spent the last sixteen or so years since first acquiring it repeating the words to myself, asking Ladies of Light and Ladies of Darkness and Ladies of Never-You-Mind to watch over me if they could spare moments of their time. I repeat them whenever I have a difficult test, and even in the few moments right before my graduation speech of high school.

So thank you for the words that touched my little soul and stuck with me till now.

You are so very, very welcome.

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"I don't want to read this" is totally valid.

"This is disgusting to me" is totally valid.

"I don't want to read this because it is disgusting to me" is totally valid.

"I don't think anyone should be allowed to read or write this because it is disgusting to me" is authoritarian.

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I think people assume that if a library offers a service, like Libby or Hoopla or whatever, that the service provider is de facto good because of its association with libraries. In fact, these companies absolutely SUCK TO WORK WITH, charge out the absolute ass, and have a predatory grip on anything remotely resembling digital resources. I am not telling people with no other options not to use ebooks, but I am saying that if you can just check a physical fucking object out of your library, that is 10000x a better option. Publishers wish with all their shriveled hearts that it were illegal for libraries to buy one book and circulate it til it falls apart. It's a right that would not exist if it were being codified today. PROTECT IT by using your library's in-person resources extensively and indulgently.

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I’m so excited to read this book! I’ve been waiting for months!

IT'S HERE

MY BOY IS OUT IN THE WORLD NOW I HOPE YOU LOVE HIM

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Hocus Pocus Practice Focus by Amy Kimlat|| Book Review

Hocus Pocus Practice Focus by Amy Kimlat|| Book Review

When I saw this book in the Read Now section of NetGalley I knew that I was going to review it. Magic is one of those things that has always interested me because it was a puzzle that seemed impossible to figure out. I love all books but I was excited for this one because it seemed like a really creative way to teach the lesson of perseverance. Kids can Be Magicians Too! This was a really cute…