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Middle Grade Series You Can’t Pass Up

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 18, 2025

Remember that series in middle school that consumed your life? It was one of those cornerstone series, the kind that hones and enhances your love for the reader's life. Yes, we’ve all been held in that...

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The Implications of Blowout Books

Avery Ramsey, Editor February 4, 2025

Every few months, there’s a hot new book circulating with a shot of frantic energy on BookTok. The current one? “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros, the third installment of the Empyrean Series, better...

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Anticipated Releases for 2025

Avery Ramsey, Editor January 28, 2025

New year, new books. New and old favorite authors have a fresh 365 days ahead of them to release their newest works, and we’re all sitting here waiting for them. New releases never fail to excite me,...

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Limiting Your Book Buying

Avery Ramsey, Editor January 21, 2025

New books! The dopamine hit from the fresh gloss of a new paperback can become addicting, but almost always incredibly costly. I am extremely guilty of this (see book, buy book). I find a new story I feel...

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Short Books To Reach Your Yearly Reading Goal

Avery Ramsey, Editor December 24, 2024

December is well underway, and that means the end of the year, and your looming reading goal, is rushing toward you. Usually by this point, I am scrambling to cram whatever reading I can to reach the goal...

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Letter to a Character: Aelin Galathynius

Avery Ramsey, Editor December 10, 2024

Aelin Galathynius,   I’ve finished your story. I fought the last battle with you, watched as the crown was placed on your head at last. I turned the last page and read the last word. Yours...

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Bookish Podcasts to Fill Your Headphones

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 26, 2024

Admittedly, I am one of those people who needs to drown out the world with something constantly playing in my ears. One of my favorite ways to fill that space is with podcasts.  Podcasts are an increasingly...

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Powerful Book Quotes to Motivate You

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 19, 2024

Quotes that hit you right in the gut, take your breath and fuel your motivation? Yeah, those are the best ones.  Some of the most powerful quotes I have come across are from books (shocker, I know)....

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‘Tis the Season for Holiday Reads

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 12, 2024

Guys, it’s November, and that means it’s Christmas time — no argument. I succeeded in convincing my parents to put up the Christmas tree, but I also celebrate in my own way. This means lighting a...

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Valley Shelf Talk’s 2024 Bookish Gift Guide

Avery Ramsey, Editor November 5, 2024

As the holidays approach (and I beg to put up the Christmas tree), gift shopping is picking up and so does the stress to get the booklover in your life the perfect present. You may think you have that...

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“Midnight Sun” is Superior to “Twilight”

Avery Ramsey, Editor October 29, 2024

Controversial opinion: I love “Twilight.” And that might alienate people, but just to assure you, I do see the issues and complications with this series. However, this book is a major pillar in my...

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Book Review: “If It Makes You Happy”

Avery Ramsey, Editor October 22, 2024

“Gilmore Girls” fan? Well, do I have the book for you. “If It Makes You Happy” by Julie Olivia was pitched as “Gilmore Girls” meets “When Harry Met Sally,” and while I haven’t watched...

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