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An index of all the books discussed here

Helping you to find your next great read

Apr 21, 2025 • Dominika

A picture book directory for the overwhelmed parent at the public library

An ongoing list

Aug 21, 2025 • Dominika

The Top Ten Novels I Read in 2025

And some jottings on another good year of reading

Jan 8 • Dominika

Some Things of Note, November 2025

Relatable century-old parenting travails, a unique sport, magical statues in fiction, an interview with the Innocence Mission, literary recipes, and…

Nov 29, 2025 • Dominika

Turtle Diary by Russell Hoban (1975)

The picture book legend takes on an existential comedy for adults

Oct 28, 2025 • Dominika

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Six books to read when you're in a "You've Got Mail" frame of mind

Oct 6, 2025 • Dominika

A Child's List of Prerequisite Reading for Tolkien

Sep 17, 2024 • Dominika

The Top Ten Novels I Read in 2024

Jan 6, 2025 • Dominika

The Top Ten Novels I Read in 2025

Jan 8 • Dominika

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