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I don't watch much reality TV except for Bake Off (or the Great British Baking Show), but I LOVE reading about it.
Here are some YA Reality TV books:
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What am I missing here?
Showing posts with label booklists. Show all posts
Showing posts with label booklists. Show all posts
Friday, June 5, 2026
Monday, May 11, 2026
Middle Grade Booklist: Parent Trap
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I read one for last week and realized, I've read several, so I made a booklist for Parent Trap Inspired Books
Books Included:
Reverse Parent Trap
Parent Trap
Meet Me Halfway
Bhai for Now
Are you a fan of the Parent Trap?
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Booklist: You've Got Mail
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I recently read a You've Got Mail book and decided to create a booklist - just in case there are people who also love this trope.
The first four are adult books and the second four are YA books.
Are there ones that I missed? Let me know so I can read them!
Friday, March 6, 2026
Booklists: Horse Books
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I've always been a suck for a good horse book.
Here are a few YA and Middle Grade horse books:
YA Books:
Racing Savannah
Even If It Breaks Your Heart
Love Canter Action
Trail Rides and Starry Eyes
Middle Grade:
Canterwood Crest: Take the Reins
The Trouble with Sunshine
Horse Girl
Rose Legacy
Not pictured but I loved these graphic novels:
Friday, July 26, 2024
Booklist: Summer Olympics
The games start today!
Who will you be watching?
I'm partial watching to Gymnastics, Basketball, Track and Field, and Swimming
Catch up on some books while you wait for your favorite sport(s):
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Happy Reading and Happy Watching!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Booklist: Sherlock Holmes
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On Monday, I reviewed The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall, so I decided to create a list of other Sherlock Holmes books - both YA and Middle Grade.
Here are the other books on the list:
Enola Holmes: The Case of Missing Marquess
Lock & Mori
Secret Letters
A Study in Charlotte
Death Cloud
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Are you a Sherlock Holmes fan?
Friday, June 30, 2023
Booklist: Witchy Books
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Yesterday, I talked about Meg Cabot's upcoming books: Enchanted to Meet You
It doesn't come out until September, so here are other witchy books to read while you're waiting.
Books Include:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell
Witch Please by Ann Aguirre
Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz
Hallows End by Kristen Proby
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky
Mr. and Mrs. Witch by Gwenda Bond
The Trouble with Magic by Madelyn Alt
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Book List: Jane Austen Modern Fiction
Yesterday I talked about historical fiction inspired Jane Austen. But of course, I love the modern adaptations too and I didn't want to leave those out.
So...
Here is another booklist:
Writing Jane Austen by Elizabeth Aston
A Weekend with Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly (I accidentally read book 2 first)
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev (Recipe for Persuasion is the 2nd book and equally charming)
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding (maybe my first fanfiction)
Austenland by Shannon Hale
The Dashwood Sisters Tell All by Beth Pattillo (Currently checked out from the library)
What else would you add to this list?
Come back tomorrow for a look at YA Jane Austen books!
Friday, January 15, 2021
Book List: What to read after watching Bridgerton
I really did enjoy the Bridgerton adaptation.
I loved the scenery (Bath) and the fashion!
Take a look at this blog post with behind the scenes photos.
It would be amazing to be on this set - perhaps as a guest at a ball?
Eloise is my favorite! I loved her so much. I can't wait to see more of her.
And I'm hoping they make all eight seasons. (And it looks like they are! What great news.)
63 million households can't be wrong.
Or course, romance readers are not surprised by this. We've been here all along. There's a reason romance book publishing is a billion dollar industry. (No, that's not a typo it really is Billion)
If you're new to the romance world, welcome.
I talk about romance books often on this blog - both teen and adult.
I love the friendships in romance.
I love the strong feminist main characters.
And the clever banter.
Here are just a few recommendations:
Secrets of a Summer Night:
This is the first in the Lisa Kleypas series. Four wallflowers become friends and find love. It's delightful. And there's a spin-off series.
Nine Rules to Break While Romancing a Rake:
This is Sarah MacLean's first adult romance - her books are often connected by characters.
You can't go wrong with her books.
I talk about her books often!
Duchess Deal:
Tessa Dare used to be a librarian. Now she makes me laugh with her strong feminist characters.
Reviews here.
Earls Just Want to Have Fun:
This book made me laugh so much. I loved the banter and the descriptions.
Such a great read.
A Lady's Guide to Improper Behavior:
The title grabbed me at first. I read this ages ago and never realized it was book 2.
Lady Bridget's Diary:
This is the start of a four book set that happens simultaneously between siblings.
It's a nod to Pride and Prejudice and also Bridget Jones's Diary. I love all the books in the series and after reading it, the author has since become a favorite of mine.
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Book Display Ideas: December
The cold weather should be upon us soon in New England, which is the perfect time to cuddle up with a good books. Here are some displays that might entice your patrons.
December is:
Write a Friend Month
Book Lists: Epistolary Novels
December Dates:
December 9th: National Brownie Day
December 10th: National Pastry Day
Display Idea: Change the slogan but the background works
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Book List: Characters who Bake and fun looking cookbooks
Movie Tie Ins:
Rogue One:
Star Wars Books
Assassin's Creed:
Rogue One:
Star Wars Books
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Assassin's Creed:
Assassin Books
La La Land
Books set in Hollywood or Actors/Actress Books
Monster Calls
From Page to Screen - an older list.
Holiday/Winter themed display ideas coming soon!
Monday, March 28, 2016
Display Ideas: April
Spring is here! Flowers are blooming. Rain is upon us. Soon the grass will green up and leaves will pop out. I just returned back to the librarian world and I'm excited about making more displays. I'll still talk about ideas, but also chat about some displays that I created.
April is:
Monthly:
National Humor Month
Display Ideas: Funny Books
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Book Lists: humor
National Poetry Month
Display Ideas: Lots of variations of Poet Trees on Pinterest
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Book Lists: Check out novels in verse or Book Riot's 100 must read novels in verse
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Display Ideas:
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Book Lists: From the photo on Pinterest or from the Hub blog
Weekly:
Library Week (week 1)
Display Ideas: Reasons to Love your Library
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Book Lists: Characters who love the library
Read a Road Map Week: (week 1)
Display Ideas: Read your way across the country
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Book Lists: Road Trip Books
National Karaoke Week (week 4)
Display Ideas:
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Book Lists: Main characters who sing
Days:
April 4th: Tell a Lie Day
Display Ideas: Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
Book Lists: Characters who Lie
April 15th: Titanic Remembrance Day
Display Ideas:
Book Lists: Titanic books, books about sinking ships, shipwrecked
April 18th: Newspaper Column's Day
Display Ideas:
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Book Lists: Characters who write for their school newspaper
Sunday, February 28, 2016
March Display Ideas
Spring is coming! More time to hang outside means more time to read to unwind at night.
One of things I miss about being a YA Librarian is making displays. So I thought maybe I'd write up a few posts about display ideas and create a monthly blog post.
March is:
National Craft Month
Display Ideas: Craft Books
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| Butterflies out of books |
Booklist: Craft books or fictional books with crafting characters - Art or Photography,
National Nutrition Month
Jump start to summer reading
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| Food Matters |
Display Ideas: Books about Food, cookbooks, or healthy eating habits
Booklist: Characters who cook/bake
National Women's History Month
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Love this quote
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March is named for the Roman Gods Mars
Display Ideas: Books set in Rome (ancient and contemporary)
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| Family Tree |
Significant Dates Include:
March 14: Pi Day
Display Ideas:
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| Readius |
Book Ideas: Books with characters who rock at Math or books with circles on the covers
March 17: St. Patrick's Day
Display Ideas:
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| Perfect Books |
Book Ideas: Green Books or Books set in Ireland or Voya's recent perfect 10 books
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