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A book lover, writer, mother & human just trying to fit in reading while mommying, working & living. Book reviews, mom thoughts, pop-culture commentary & more.
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The Book Beat - August 1, 2022
I'm back! This week I share reviews of 5 of my favorite books of the year, tease what I'm reading now, recommend some top-notch TV & more!

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Aug 1, 202210 min read
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The Book Beat - April 4, 2022
This week, I celebrate Nat'l Library Week, share book-to-movie news, review Bridgerton & 9 books, and cheer the Cover of the Week! Read on..

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Apr 4, 202213 min read
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The Book Beat - June 14, 2021
This week's book blog: The Human Library, Legos typewriter, Empire of Pain review, The Prophets for Pride, Cover of the Week & more!

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Jun 14, 20218 min read
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The Book Beat - May 24, 2021
First, I shamelessly promote my reporting from the U.S. Book Show starting TOMORROW! New reviews include Firekeeper's Daughter & more!

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May 24, 20218 min read
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The Book Beat - May 2, 2021
This week I chat about Independent Bookstore Day, share 5 book reviews, close out Nat'l Poetry Month, reveal the Cover of the Week & more!

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May 3, 202116 min read
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The Book Beat - April 18, 2021
This week I chat about Independent Bookstore Day (4/24!), Simon & Schuster, Hana Khan Carries On, Mary Oliver & more!

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Apr 18, 20217 min read
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The Book Beat - April 11, 2021
Happy Monday, book friends! I got my second shot of the Covid vaccine on Thursday, so on Friday I had a mild fever, aches and pains, and...

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Apr 12, 20219 min read
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The Book Beat - April 4, 2021
Happy holiday weekend, book friends! I'm writing this early, so it'll post on Easter. I hope whatever you celebrate, you're having a...

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Apr 3, 20219 min read
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The Book Beat - March 21, 2021
Happy Spring, book friends! It's still a bit chilly here, but I'm loving seeing the flowers start to bloom and being able to read outside...

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Mar 22, 20219 min read
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The Book Beat - February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine's Day, book friends! Although this day may be considered a Hallmark-manufactured holiday, I love it. I mean a day that's...

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Feb 14, 20219 min read
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The Book Beat - February 7, 2021
Happy snowy Sunday, book friends! I hope that if you're in a snowy part of the country like me, you're taking advantage of this day to...

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Feb 8, 20218 min read
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The Book Beat - January 31, 2021
Happy Sunday, book friends! It's the start of week 46-ish of the Covid pandemic. How are we feeling? I know, I know. Enough already,...

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Jan 31, 20218 min read
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The Book Beat - January 10, 2021
Where to start with my first post of 2021? As you know, I usually start these posts with a bit of personal information and talk about my...

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Jan 10, 20216 min read
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The Book Beat - December 31, 2020
An end-of-the-year wrap-up of the books and short stories I read and some book news. Here's to a happier, healthier, book-filled 2021!

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Dec 31, 20207 min read
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The Book Beat - October 23, 2020
"...how did I not know Judy Blume owns and literally works in her own bookstore in Florida! ReadingWhileMommying field trip post COVID?"

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Oct 23, 202010 min read
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The Book Beat - April 3, 2020
I have four books going at the moment and although I'm enjoying them, I can't seem to devote my usual concentration. But I will keep trying.

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Apr 4, 20205 min read
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The Book Beat - March 13, 2020
A bunch of book and short story recs for coronavirus downtime at home. Stay safe & healthy, all!

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Mar 14, 20206 min read
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The Book Beat - February 16, 2020
"The Free Library of Philadelphia is living up to its name and no longer charging fees for overdue books. YAY!"

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Feb 16, 20203 min read
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Your/My TBR Pile Topples Over: Book Recs!
"I'm behind on my reading due to work commitments, life commitments, etc. Heck, my Christmas tree is still up!"

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Jan 16, 20203 min read
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The Book Beat - January 10, 2020
I’m like an English major rolling around in pages and pages of stories and I AM LOVING IT.

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Jan 10, 20204 min read
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