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My favorite books from 2021

What a year! For the past two years, I have read over 100 books each year. Which means…

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

As we approach the holidays and embrace the cooler weather, what better way to be cozy at home…

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I’m thankful for Thanksgiving movies

Looking for something to watch over the long Thanksgiving weekend? Pick up one of these festive DVDs at…

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Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month started yesterday and runs until October 15 and is a period for recognizing the…

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Libraries are wonderful!

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, a time when the American Library Association and libraries nationwide join together…

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North Carolina Children’s Book Awards

I was honored this year to join the committee for the 2021 North Carolina Children’s Book Awards. Here’s…

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Hit the trail!

Hiking trails have been even busier than usual in our beautiful area this year, as many entertainment venues…

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Explore your creativity this summer

As I’ve found myself with more time at home this year, I’ve been exploring new art forms, such…

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We’re halfway there!

2020 has been a crazy year, y’all. But we’ve made it halfway! One silver lining that came with…

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Diversify your bookshelf

By Jen Pace Dickenson Shelf Life If you follow the New York Times bestseller lists (or am I…