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I have always loved reading, even before I could actually read I would spend afternoons paging through stacks of picture books. In high school I always had a book with me in case I had time to read. I’ve gone through stages when I didn’t have time to read much - hello babies - but my kids are a little older now and I have time to read for me and also love reading to them.

With 2020 having been crazy - for everyone - I thought it might be nice to start 2021 with a fun new projects.  So here it is, a project to write about books. My plan is to write about books I want to read, like a virtual checklist, as well as books I have read.  I will probably include notable chapter books and perhaps even some picture books which I or the kids have loved.  And don’t be surprised to find audiobook reviews here too - sometimes that’s all this mom has time for.

This picture is a log of my 2020 reading on a wonderful reading log by Everyday Reading.  My plan is to use her newest reading log for my 2021 tracking and this blog to record my thoughts.  I hope you enjoy and read along.


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