Author Archives: Julie Stroebel Barichello

Why are readers scaling back on how much they read in 2015?

I am a devoted follower of Book Riot. Bookriot.com is an online hub for readers to purchase book-related merchandise and talk about reading and writing. The articles posted on the site are composed by people who love adore worship (ah … there’s … Continue reading

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6 reading and writing resolutions for 2015

The year is winding down, which means everyone is gearing up to share their New Year’s resolutions. I’ve already made a list of goals I want to accomplish (see my 29 Things to Do Before Age 29 on The Times website), … Continue reading

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How well can you do at this book trivia?

How well do you know SARAH & KATY AND THE IMAGINATION BLANKETS? Try your hand at this quiz to find out! SCORING: 80-100%: You’re a SARAH & KATY expert! Thanks for being the biggest fan. 50-79%: Great job! Clearly you’ve … Continue reading

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A reading challenge for 2015

Forget the New Year’s resolutions this year! (Although really, I could afford to lose some weight…) But never mind the weight thing. This year, my plan for 2015 is a reading challenge. In 2014, I participated in the Goodreads Challenge, … Continue reading

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Norman: The man with the big, red imagination

I said farewell to a friend this week. I call him “friend” even though I never met him. (To be honest, I didn’t know what he looked like before yesterday. I had never bothered to search Google for his face.) … Continue reading

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