I love being able to get the library in the local media and having a superstar like Becky makes it so easy! Here she is on YourTV talking about reciprocal borrowing and how easy it is to get a library card.
Becky Dixon from the @NFLibrary gives an update on fall programming and the reciprocal borrowing program that users can take advantage of.
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Happy Friday! Canadian romance novels are having a moment. And I say, about damn time! Today's Five on Friday features five authors who live in Canada and write swoonworthy stories. I'll need to do another list (or two) so please enjoy the first list here: booksetcetera.substack.com/p…
In this week's Five on Friday, find five historical romances to check out (you know, in case you're done bingeing Bridgerton and don't know what to do with yourself): booksetcetera.substack.com/p…
I started a new feature on the blog! Every Friday I'll pick a random or timely topic and feature five things related to it. The first edition of Five on Friday features audiobook narrators I love to close out Audiobook Month. Read the full post: booksetcetera.substack.com/p…
Calling all Jane Austen fans! Particularly those who love a spot of murder in their reading. The latest Mr. Darcy & Miss. Tilney book is out in the world. Check out the blog to see what I thought of THE PERILS OF LADY CATHERINE DE BOURGH by Claudia Gray: booksetcetera.substack.com/p…
ALT Review: The Perils of Lady Catherine de Bourgh
Canadian set rom com with a nod to Jane Austen? I'm in. Check out my thoughts on LOVE, LIES, AND CHERRY PIE by Jackie Lau: booksetcetera.substack.com/p…
Blog news! I've FINALLY made the switch over to @substack ! Same kind of book reviews, new site. Bonus: subscribe & you'll get an email directly to your inbox whenever there's a new post! Find Books Etc. here: booksetcetera.substack.com/
A year of fighting book bans culminated in one high school senior handing her superintendent a copy of THE HANDMAID'S TALE at graduation instead of shaking his hand.
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Writing friends: does anyone have/know of any virtual writing workshops/courses coming up for emerging writers (preferably virtual or in the GTA)? People are always asking me but I am out of the loop!
If you need one more holiday gift (and it's OK if it's for yourself), you should definitely pick up THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING by @UzmaWrites and Marissa Stapley. It was DELIGHTFUL. Review: booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot…@PenguinRandomCA
I was in a bit of a reading slump earlier this fall but NIGHT SHIFT by @anniecrownbooks pulled me right out of it. I really, REALLY enjoyed this college-set romance. Read all my thoughts on the blog! booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot…@wattpad
Have you read A TRAITOR IN WHITEHALL by Julia Kelly yet? I LOVED it and think it's one historical mystery fans will not want to miss out on. Full thoughts: booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot…@MinotaurBooks
When @webmastergirl 's latest video is on how to get reliable media coverage for the library the week after all the print editions of your local paper have shut down 🙃
(But seriously - her stuff is the BEST if you're a library comms pro)