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• My March Reading Wrap-Up

  March was a busy month, which was nice after a long winter. I volunteered with my library’s used book sale, went to the home opener of our NWSL soccer team, wen... Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• ARC Review: Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict

  

  This was my first book by Marie Benedict, and I think anyone who’s interested in the history of ancient Egypt will enjoy this book. Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• ARC Review: The Lost Daughter of Sparta by Felicia Day (illustrated by Rowan...

  

  I love Greek mythology, and I’m a big fan of Felicia Day, so this was a no-brainer for me. Day has written a graphic novel telling the story of a little-known... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• ARC Review: Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer

  

  I very rarely read biographies, preferring to learn about people through their own words. I wondered why Blume didn’t write her own story, but I learned that sh... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Hula by Jasmin ‘Iolani Hakes

  

  In a lot of ways, this is the novel about Hawaii I’ve been looking for. It’s steeped in the history and culture of Native Hawaiians, but also a compelling... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My February Reading Wrap-Up

  In February I had surgery on my nose to fix a deviated septum, which required quite a bit of time at home to recover. So between surgeries and lots of snow days... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• ARC Review: Kin by Tayari Jones

  

  I’m a big fan of Tayari Jones, so I was thrilled to get an advanced copy of her newest book, Kin. This was a beautiful, moving story. It’s the story of a... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present by Dara Horn

  

  This was a perfect book to build upon the issues discussed in As a Jew by Sarah Hurwitz. Horn explores antisemitism in various forms, most notably the idea... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Playground by Richard Powers

  

  This was my first book by Richard Powers, though I’ve been wanting to read The Overstory for a while, which won a Pulitzer Prize and came recommended by a forme... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Books For Armchair Travelers

  

  This week’s topic for Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is books for armchair travelers, or books that help you explore the world from home. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Our Numbered Bones by Katya Balen

  

  If you’re looking for a short but powerful read about love, family and grief, I recommend this one. I also liked the way it combined history, science, and... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Solito by Javier Zamora

  

  I first learned about this book when I was working with a grant to the state of Rhode Island to support a statewide read along of this book... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My January Reading Wrap-Up

  In January we got hammered with snow, freezing rain and ice, so much that I got four days off of work and I’m still digging my car out. It was a great reading... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Shark House by Sara Ackerman

  

  I love books about Hawaii, especially when they focus on Native Hawaiian culture. I also love books about nature and animals. So this book, about a marine... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I Discovered in 2025

  

  This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is about bookish discoveries we made in 2025. I discovered a lot of great new authors, so I’m... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Fantasy Reviews: The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy and Bury Our Bones in the...

  

  I don’t usually like to lump together reviews, but these are my first two fantasy reads of 2026 so I wanted to share my thoughts. These books meet the Speccy... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• My Reading Goals and Challenges for 2026

  

  This week’s topic for Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, is our reading goals and challenges for 2026. Last year I said I wanted to be more... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin...

  

  I’m continuing to explore young adult fiction now that I work with teens every day, and this book was fantastic. It’s written in what felt like a very real... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Tuesday: Books I’m Anticipating in 2026

  

  This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is our most anticipated books coming out in the first half of 2026. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Top Ten Tuesday: The Best Books I Read in 2025

  

  I hope you had a happy holiday season and are looking forward to the new year. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is the best books ... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2026 BOOKS, CULTURE