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#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge: Wrap Up

#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge: Wrap Up

Well, that’s it! That is an end of very eventful and productive challenge. I didn’t get to read as many library books I planned. But I did save a lot of money for borrowing these library books (especially since three of the books I read were hardcovers):

Reconstructing Amelia – List Price: $25.99

The Girl on the Train – List Price: $26.95

Emma: A Modern Retelling – List Price: $25.95

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#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge Weekly Update-April 25

A whole month! Wow, this challenge went by too fast.

I’m currently reading The Daughter by Jane Shemlit. But I highly doubt that I will finish before May 1.

This week’s topic:

Share how often you visit your library.”

With 87 library branches across three boroughs in New York, I have numerous chances to visit a library. But I visit my local branch sometimes once a week. During the work week, I…

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#ReadingMyLibrary Scavenger Hunt and Weekly Update

Hello fellow readers!

With April almost coming to a close (April went by so fast, don’t you think?), this #ReadingMyLibrary is almost coming to a close. I’m a little saddened, this challenge has been a lot of fun! But reading from our libraries doesn’t have to stop ;).

Here is my findings from the #ReadingMyLibrary scavenger hunt, the rules for which you can find here:

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ALA's Top 10 Frequently Challenged Books of 2014

Yesterday, the ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom released the top 10 frequently challenged books of 2014. The ALA does this every year to inform the public about censorship attempts that affect libraries and schools:

1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Reasons: anti-family, cultural insensitivity, drugs/alcohol/smoking, gambling, offensive language, sex…

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National Library Week April 12-18 2015

I forgot to mention this yesterday. I got sidetracked.

Yesterday was the start of National Library Week! This year’s theme is: “Unlimited possibilities @ your library®.” The time of the year that we celebrate all the contributions that are libraries have given us and to also promote library use and support. Actually this should always be year-round event but I’ll guess we’ll settle for a week.

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Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

Hardcover, 336 pages Published January 13th 2015 by Riverhead Books

Rachel is really down on her luck. She is a severe alcoholic, which led to her losing her job, losing her husband to another woman, and has a small room in another person’s flat. The only solace she finds is the same commuter train she takes every morning. She also takes comfort in watching the same suburban couple, breakfasting…

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Book review: Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight

Kate Baron, litigation lawyer and single mother, is shocked when her daughter’s prestigious school calls her with stunning news: her highly academic 15-year-old daughter, Amelia, was caught cheating. Kate has a difficult time believing that her daughter would be capable of doing such a thing. But before she arrives at the school and find out the truth, Kate is hit with even more devastating news:…

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#ReadingMyLibrary Challenge Update: Week One

Tell us a little about your library (include a picture if you can!).”

I forgot about this!

I currently live in New York City so I have the New York Public Library system and its 87 branches at have helped me with my needs. When you were in elementary school, it was a rite of passage when they took you to the local public library branch and sign you up for your first library card.

I’m not saying…

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