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Continue reading →: Bookish Advent Calendars
It’s official – we’re in that season, from Halloween to Christmas, when time FLIES by! When I was growing up, Advent calendars were pretty basic. The one my family used had 24 little pockets, and my mom would put two pieces of candy (usually Hershey miniatures) in each pocket for…
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Continue reading →: 5 Nonfiction Books That Have Stayed With Me
I read mostly fiction, especially historical fiction, but every now and then, I come across a nonfiction book that stays with me long after I’ve finished reading it. Several years ago, I tried making myself alternate fiction then nonfiction, but that pattern took some of the joy out of reading.…
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Continue reading →: How I Track My Sons’ Books (What Worked and What Didn’t)
Why I’m Tracking My Sons’ Books Earlier this year, I decided I wanted to start tracking the books my boys have read. I was telling a friend how much I wished I’d started keeping track of my own books earlier in life, which got me thinking: I wish I’d started…
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Continue reading →: I’ve Never Read These 4 Popular Book Genres. Convince Me to Try Them.
On Fridays, I usually post a “What are you currently reading?” question on social media, and I love reading all the answers. I’m always curious what other people are reading – if they love it, whether they’d recommend it, how they found it, and of course, whether I should add…
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Continue reading →: I’m a Big Reader. So Why Don’t I Love My Library?
I grew up going to two amazing libraries, and my mom took me often. Both libraries were set in open spaces, surrounded by baseball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds and nature trails. I loved the smell when I walked into the library. I loved the summer reading program. And I always…
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Continue reading →: Reading Jargon: Bookish Terms You’ve Probably Seen but Might Not Know
If you’ve started a new job, you’ve probably sat in a meeting where everyone throws around words and phrases, and everyone is in the loop … except you. You probably asked your trainer or co-worker about getting a cheat sheet. Been there, done that. Well, reading has its own jargon…
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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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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.