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[Last While In Books] I’m Still Here And So Are You

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Fellow readers! I’m still here, but a lot is changing in Mel The Bookworm land. As a result time, contrary to the way I usually fill my personal schedule, is at a fleeting premium. Reviews and posts have been thin on the ground but one of the changes that’s happened lately means I have aContinue reading “[Last While In Books] I’m Still Here And So Are You”

[Hear Me Out] Keep Reading and Carry On–But Also Take Action

Fellow American readers! I just…*gestures broadly around*. I mean, have you seen the *points wildly*. And don’t even get me started on the *enraged wall slide facing the general direction of everything*. Y’all. In case you’re not sure why I’m crashing out in lieu of writing a proper introduction, let me help you out. OnContinue reading “[Hear Me Out] Keep Reading and Carry On–But Also Take Action”

Last Week In Books: So Many Good Things Coming In 2024

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Hello, fellow readers! 2024 is well and truly underway, which means there are many, many new reasons to expand our #tbr piles. Here’s my contribution to helping you keep those piles diverse! As always, fellow readers, have a wonderful week. Don’t forget that if you purchase anything from a link on this site, we useContinue reading “Last Week In Books: So Many Good Things Coming In 2024”

[LAST WEEK IN BOOKS]Biracials, Book Bans, and Billionaires

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Look what I’ve had time to do for the first time in ages! Diverse book news is still thinning on the ground, but because this is reality and not a trend, here’s some links to keep us all up to date; That’s it for this week, fellow readers. As always, thanks for reading and ifContinue reading “[LAST WEEK IN BOOKS]Biracials, Book Bans, and Billionaires”