Literary Escapism

This has been on my mind a lot this week. While there are those who are extreme in trying to censor what is available to read (especially to kids), I also think being too hypersensitive with precautions to avoid those issues can be just as damaging. ? Where is the middle ground?

I loved the series! SV Twins & High were very much a part of my childhood and helped make me the bookworm I am today.

Best-selling author of beloved children’s series dies at age 92 Francine Pascal, the creator of the popular “Sweet Valley High” series of children’s books, died on Sunday.

OMG! I just had an epiphany. The boys are now old enough that I can take them to the water park and read while they play! I've been reading manga since they were quick reads; but now I can start throwing novels in the mix again! Time to get caught up on so many series!

Just saw a LITTLE SHOP OF HORROR at Ford's Theatre and it was fabulous.

Target strikes again. I really need to stop walking by the book section.

I am so glad BREATHLESS MOMENTUM is a series. I can't get enough of these two!
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I've been quiet, but I have a very good reason...I'm now a K-5 School Librarian and loving it! I just finished my first book fair and I noticed quite a few of my authors with MG titles. How have I missed those?! So I don't miss anyone else, what MG titles should I be adding? What should I get?

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And Zoro is off on his own again...

I have found my new favorite vampire...it's Lord Nudenium!

And yes, his appearance in episode 2 of is fabulous!

Looks like I'm going to the library today, because I must get this shirt.

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Hell freaking yeah!!!

CUTIE AND THE BEAST by is a cute new thats been a fun read. I can't wait to see how these two progress.

The final volume of has been released! I'm not ready for the end, so I decided to go back to the beginning. Love these two!
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Playing anything good? I've been wandering around and kicking butt with the boys in .

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I love TAKANE & HANA by ! I went to look to see when vol19 was coming out and remembered that vol18 was it. Awww...I want to see more! 😭

Happy New Year!

So heartbreaking!

Anne Rice Lived As Large as Her Gothic Fiction The author has died at the age of 80.

Thoughts?! I have mixed feelings, and with so little info, I don't have high hopes...yet.

Here's What to Expect From the Firefly Reboot From Disney+ Firefly was undoubtedly a popular series, garnering up to 4.7 million viewers per episode. Here's what to expect from the Disney reboot.

MonkeyMan discovered Neal Shusterman's ARC OF A SCYTHE series and loves it; where should he go next?

Can't lie....I get excited for the Hollows. Even though I haven't read MILLION DOLLAR BABY yet, I sure as hell pre-orded the next one - TROUBLE WITH THE CURSED. Mmmm...maybe I'll read that instead while waiting in the pre-reg line tonight at Youmacon.

Trouble with the Cursed (Hollows Book 16) Trouble with the Cursed (Hollows Book 16)

The struggle is so real with this one!!!

Loved ! Go watch it! I can't say anything else without spoiling it. Just go watch it.

‘Vampire Academy’: Sisi Stringer, Daniela Nieves & Kieron Moore Among 10 Cast In Peacock YA Drama Series Class is in session for Peacock’s Vampire Academy from Julie Plec and Marguerite MacIntyre, which has found its main cast for the YA drama based on Richelle Mead’s book series. Joining …

We ended the summer enjoying one of the most fun storytellers out there.

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Authors, and then genres (since some write in more than one). What about you?

*Not sure who did this, but they obviously forgot those of us who are insane enough to organzie our selves on multiple levels. :P

I love this series by and I can't wait for volume 10! I just wish I knew when it was coming out.
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