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What's the last book you bought and never read? How long has it been since you've picked up one of those long forgotten books? I am notoriously bad for this. I love the process of buying books... It is so comforting. I love going into the store and wandering around, looking at every book. Then …
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Think back to your old childhood bedroom. What was on the walls? Was your floor covered in clothes, toys books and other miscellaneous items that your mom always yelled at you to clean up? How about your bed and the sheets? Was it made up or crumpled? Ahhh the nostalgia... What a simple time. Look …
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I have to admit that I was not a Stephen King fan before reading this book. I am now. The Outsider begins in Flint City, Oklahoma with a gruesome murder and a manhunt to find the killer. However, once the case begins to unfold it stands clear that the murderer might not be who everyone …
Have you ever watched a movie, or read a book that has an absolutely breathtaking old library? The ones with the rolling ladders attached to the shelves, 3 stories with shelves reaching to the very top of the domed ceiling with books from centuries and centuries ago? The beauty in those old libraries is astounding. …
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Have you found yourself reading a book in which the world was built so intricately, and so realistically that you honestly thought you were there? The writing was so well done that as the words flowed from the pages, you could picture every part of the world in your mind? I have. It's an incredible …
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How do you organize your bookshelves? Are your shelves cluttered, with books piling up in front of others, leaving no room to even see the titles? Are yours neatly organized by author? By the color of the cover page? What about by title? I don't know about you, but the joy that having a crisp, …
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What's your favorite spooky Halloween read? Does it go something like this... The lights suddenly go out. You look up from your novel, the lengthy prose forgotten as you stare at your front door, standing slightly ajar. A crisp autumn breeze sweeps over you, sending chills down your spine as the door swings open to …
Are books becoming obsolete? In the age of instant gratification and technology, are our favorite paper filled books becoming a dead means to transmit our thoughts and knowledge? Some may say no, and are adamant that books will be around forever but some are forging a new path in how we read books. Do you …
There is one series in my library that has been the most influential in my life and is the one that got me into fantasy in the first place. The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. This series is packed full of adventure, monsters and magic and will forever hold a special place on my …
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This post is a little off base from my previous posts, but it has been sticking in my mind all afternoon while I have been thinking about what to write about. How can we use our strengths and passions to assist us in all the other work that we do? I work with parents and …
