Author Archives: Ariesgrl

Choose my next read

Well, it was fun taking Treasure State by C. J. Box with me to all my appts the last 2 months. I truly think it should have earned passport stamps, from the various docs and tests. But alas, I finished … Continue reading

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A Quote to End the Day…

“Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this their only chance to soar.” ~Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing

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Quotes to End Banned Book Week

“What I tell kids is, Don’t get mad, get even. Don’t spend time waving signs or carrying petitions around the neighborhood. Instead, run, don’t walk, to the nearest nonschool library or to the local bookstore and get whatever it was … Continue reading

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Banned Books, Day 6

If you love Banned Books, if you crave Freedom to Read, or if you are brand new to this whole concept of book censorship and you want to learn more… READ THIS BOOK Banned Books By: DK Publishing Banned Books … Continue reading

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Banned Book Week, Day 5

Today’s let’s just show the Top 10 Banned Books, per the American Library Association from the last 3 years. How many have you read? I know I have some reading to do. 2021: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe Lawn Boy … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week, Day 4

Hi Everyone, Today, let’s focus on children’s books. I am talking epic children’s classics that pretty much every child has read or definitely should read. Did you know these titles have been banned? The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week, Day 3

Hi Everyone, Today, let’s dive into books that are on my wish list to read vs. some of my favorites. How many of these have you read? 1. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. Somehow, and I honestly have no … Continue reading

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Banned Books Week Day 2

Hello All, Last night, I could not sleep due to health reasons. Then the alarm went off at 4am, so Mom and I could watch The Queen’s funeral. It was incredible. A few of my favorite books are constantly on … Continue reading

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Banned Book Week Begins

I LOVE BANNED BOOK WEEK! I read Banned Books all year long. I was blessed to grow up without censorship. I was encouraged to read whatever I wanted. I was never told No when it came to books. There was … Continue reading

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Saturday is For Reading…

Today, I bounced between three very different books, before settling into one for the evening. 1. The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont. I getting closer to Agatha’s return. 2. Reputation by Sarah Vaughan, a political murder mystery set in … Continue reading

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