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Links: Just Some Wholesome Content

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

It is officially the last Wednesday of October. This month just flew right by and the Boston area might get their first snowfall of the season this Friday. I’m not sure if I’m ready. Once again, I’m reminding you to vote. Vote early in person if you can, as the precedent set by the ruling in Wisconsin makes me nervous for mail-in ballots that don’t make it in by November 3rd. … Content warning here … Continue reading Links: Just Some Wholesome Content

Links: The Kiss Quotient, the Cell Block Tango, & More

Workspace with computer, journal, books, coffee, and glasses.

Can you believe it’s November? I’m officially back from vacation. I went to Florida to visit family and hit up Disney World. My body is incredibly sore and I’m doing my utmost to get back into the land of the living. I slept for a glorious eleven hours last night! … If you’ve purchased any ebooks from the Harlequin website, here is some incredibly important news about your books: Harlequin is changing their approach to … Continue reading Links: The Kiss Quotient, the Cell Block Tango, & More

Unlocking Library Coolness: Libby

I have been relying on my public library more and more lately, and I’ve discovered a number of very useful, very easy, and terribly addictive tools through my public library’s digital and in-person offerings that aren’t unique to my local system. So, since I have this here website, I’m going to tell you all about them! First up: Libby! Libby is the updated and very spiffy new version of the OverDrive app. You’ve likely seen OverDrive before – … Continue reading Unlocking Library Coolness: Libby

Book Review

Crosstalk by Connie Willis

Crosstalk

I love Connie Willis’s work. I devour everything she writes, and I’m utterly incapable of judging her books impartially. She once granted me at 90-minute interview, and it’s not an exaggeration to say that it changed my life. Which is why it’s surprising that I did not care for her new book, Crosstalk, a romantic comedy that other reviewers are praising to the skies. I found this book to have a great concept but tedious … Continue reading Crosstalk by Connie Willis

Links: Beverly Cleary, Little Free Libraries, & Reading Apps

Cozy winter still life: cup of hot coffee and book with warm plaid on windowsill against snow landscape from outside.

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a links post and there are already so many awesome things happening in the new year. And we’re only a month into it! Beverly Cleary is going to turn 100 this April! Yeah, that’s right. Not only does that mean it’s a great excuse to celebrate by reading some of Cleary’s books, but publishers are also re-releasing a few titles with some special forewords: Amy Poehler, Judy Blume, and Kate … Continue reading Links: Beverly Cleary, Little Free Libraries, & Reading Apps

Six Ways to Get the Most Out of a Scribd Subscription

Scribd Logo

Elyse wasn’t fond of Scribd when she tried it out, but Angela James and Jane have discussed it very favorably in recent podcasts. Last November, I decided to give myself the three months to try it out using the Harlequin coupon, and, y’all, I flippin’ love this thing. As Angie pointed out in the podcast, HarperCollins and Harlequin both participate – which means that older Dorchester fantasy and science fiction romance titles are also in … Continue reading Six Ways to Get the Most Out of a Scribd Subscription