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Debut novel The Doctoress coming summer 2026

Finally dove into Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day w

Finally dove into Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day which I purchased at @persephonebooks while vacationing in Bath this past summer. What a character! And what a day she has! One knock on a doorway provides her not only the most interesting and fun day she has ever had, but that one small moment will change the course of her life. As you can see from the accompanying illustrations, it was almost as much fun to read about Miss Pettigrew as she herself was having on her fateful day.
That is, until racism reared its ugly head about 3/4 of the way through. Possible suitors of another character are described as not being English enough (only in not so nice or bland terms which I don't want to repeat here).
It's a shame because as a writer, this book is such a valuable character study. I know there's a lot of discussion on this topic with other older novels and author. But it makes me sad. Never have I enjoyed a book so much that I wouldn't feel comfortable recommending.
But I would definitely recommend a visit to Persephone Books if you are lucky enough to find yourself in Bath.
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Not a ton of books this month, but with two coming

Not a ton of books this month, but with two coming in at almost 700 pages and another DNF, it was still a hefty month of reading. My favorite? Heidi! Just as good as I remembered from childhood.
#readinggoals #winterreading

Almost seems like too good of a deal! Can’t wait t

Almost seems like too good of a deal! Can’t wait to dive into this memoir of one of my very favorite authors of all time. #favoriteauthors #margaretatwood #barnesandnoblesale #waldengalleria

This year I challenged myself to read 2 books a we

This year I challenged myself to read 2 books a week, and I surpassed my goal by one book. Putting together this list, I realize I read for so many reasons. Not only for pleasure, but I read books for my job, both as a children's librarian, and as an author for research. I read out of curiosity, trying to better understand the world we live in. And I have come to appreciate a good audiobook, now that I have a longer commute. These are some of the books I am still thinking about in 2026;
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Thank you @justbuffalolit for a wonderful evening

Thank you @justbuffalolit for a wonderful evening with one of my favorite authors. As a writer myself, it so inspiring to be able to learn from one of the masters of the craft. Brooklyn and Long Island are two of the greatest examples of how to perfectly end a story. A little sad, full of despair, slightly ambiguous, but always completely realistic and the only resolution that remains true to the story. Toibin knows exactly where to leave his character, and his reader, and I was grateful for the opportunity to absorb some of his wisdom last night.

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