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Continue reading →: Building a Fall TBR: Cozy Fall Reads to Discover
Here in Tennessee, we’re still in the throes of summer, with daily temperatures reaching the 90s. (It’s been more than 90+ days since our high temperature was in the 80s!) So even though Halloween decorations are already on display in stores and the leaves are starting to change, it’s still…
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Continue reading →: What To Do When You Have More Books Than Bookshelves
When my husband and I got married, we combined our book collections. I was absolutely in my element as I arranged them alphabetically by author on the shelves. Shortly after we got married, we bought two Threshold tall bookcases from Target in a cherry finish. I might be in the…
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Continue reading →: 21 Bookish Pet Peeves: My Biggest Book Offenses
I love books. Clearly. But loving books doesn’t mean I can’t have a few complaints. Every book lover has those little things that drive them crazy – from stickers that won’t come off to dog-eared pages and ridiculously long chapters. Some of these are serious offenses, some are tiny annoyances…
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Continue reading →: My Favorite Book Series
I don’t usually discriminate between series or stand-alone books – I just read what I’m in the mood for. But there’s something especially fun about starting a book and discovering that there are more books to come, especially when I’ve fallen in love with the characters. I’ve previously shared my…
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Continue reading →: Reading My First eBook: A Physical Book Lover’s Honest Thoughts
If you’ve been around Readers Gotta Read for very long, you already know one thing about me – I love physical books. I love holding a book in my hands, turning the pages, and watching my progress as the bookmark slowly moves toward the end. Out of all the book…
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Continue reading →: The Best Baby Shower Books: Gifts for Baby & Mom
My sister-in-law welcomed a beautiful baby girl last Fall, and to celebrate her arrival, her book club hosted a Book Sprinkle. I thought it was such a thoughtful (and adorable!) idea. Instead of traditional gifts, guests brought books to help build the baby’s first library – and because my sister-in-law…
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Continue reading →: Top 10 Books I’d Read Again (and Why They’re Worth It)
Some books entertain us for a few days before we move on to the next title. Others stay with us long after we turn the final page. One of the biggest questions I ask before deciding whether to keep a book is simple: Would I read it again? If the…
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Continue reading →: Meet Children’s Book Illustrator Sara Andrews: Bringing Stories to Life Through Art
Have you ever wondered how the illustrations in children’s books come to life? Recently, I had the opportunity to chat with children’s book illustrator Sara Andrews about her creative journey, her artistic process, and the joy of helping stories leap off the page. I first met Sara at our church’s…
Hello,
I’m Teri
Welcome to my book nook! I’m glad you’re here!
I’m married to Matt, and we have two sons that keep us laughing and on our toes. To paraphrase Buddy the Elf, “I love reading. Reading’s my favorite.” This website exists for all things books and reading. I hope you’ll turn the page with me and take a look around.