Tag Archives: reading

Share the love with local libraries this week

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Every time I move to a new town, there’s a place I look for before all others. I may not know where to find the nearest hardware store, supermarket, gas station, Secretary of State’s Office or best pizza place for … Continue reading →

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No foolin’ — April is a month for readers and writers

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

April is one of my favorite months of the year. Not so much for the weather (which tends to be rainy, windy and generally soggy in north-central Illinois … not to mention all the water that gets in my basement). … Continue reading →

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The most important books we’ll ever read

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Earlier this month I rated a book with 3 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. When the review auto-posted to Facebook, a friend expressed surprise at the low rating. I was quick to reply that a 3-star ratings indicate an … Continue reading →

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What you probably don’t know about the books you grew up loving

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Who knew there was so much we didn’t know about the books we loved growing up? For example, do you know what inspired Katherine Paterson to write “Bridge to Terabithia”? How about the 50 words — no more, no fewer … Continue reading →

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Readers, rejoice! Scout and Atticus are returning to literature

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Have I died and gone to literary heaven? I must have. Because the impossible has finally come to pass. Harper Lee is releasing a second book. A statement was released to news outlets this morning, in which Lee announced her … Continue reading →

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