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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 9d

#BannedBooksWeek
B-I-N-G-O 📚
How many banned books have you read?

I believe wholeheartedly in the freedom to choose… especially when it comes to reading. No one should be telling me, or my children, what we can or cannot read.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 11d

#BannedBooksWeek
Judy Blume on Censorship-
Ideas.
Censors don’t want children exposed to ideas different from their own. If every individual with an agenda had his/her way, the shelves in the school library would be close to empty.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 12d

On April 7, the American Library Association (ALA) released its State of America’s Libraries 2025 report, an annual snapshot of library trends. The report is published during National Library Week, this year taking place April 6–12.

#BannedBookWeek

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 12d

In honor of #BannedBookWeek I saw “The Librarians” a documentary directed by Kim A. Snyder: It explores the wave of book banning across U.S. states (especially Texas, Florida), and profiles librarians who resist censorship efforts to protect access to literature and information.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

September Reads 🍁📚

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 89 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Tower Of Dawn
By - Sarah J. Mass
Chaol & Irene, his healer, slowly aids him physically & forces both of them to face emotional wounds. Nesryn & Sartaq works to build alliances and uncover threats rising in the South, especially connected to the Valg demons.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 88 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Empire of the Storm
By - Sarah J. Mass
Aelin is fighting to unite her fractured world.Faced with betrayal, war, and powerful enemies she must gather allies. The stakes soar when Aelin is captured, forcing her friends to carry on with the fight without her.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 87 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Everything About You
By - Robby Williams
Milo wins an apprenticeship in Paris, but Rhodes, son of a famous footballer lands the same internship. What starts as rivalry slowly gives way to unexpected attraction, complicated by jealousy, missteps, and the pressure to prove himself.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 86 - 🌟🌟🌟
The Raven Boys (Graphic Novel)
By - Stephanie Williams
Blue comes from a family of psychics Ganse recruits Blue, Adam, Ronan, and Noah—for a quest. As they chase ley lines and legends, Blue gets swept into a world of ancient magic, danger, and secrets straddling fate and choice.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 85 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
I'll Have What He's Having
By - Adib Khorram
Farzan, ends up at a wine bar after a breakup where he meets David, a sommelier who mistakes him for a food critic. They share a night together, as they get closer through food, wine, and helping each other out, their connection deepens.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 84 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Assassin’s Blade
By - Sarah J. Mass
Prequel novel follows Celaena, as she undertakes several dangerous missions. Along the way she navigates betrayals, moral dilemmas, and growing relationships (particularly with Sam Cortland) while struggling for autonomy and justice.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 83 - 🌟🌟🌟
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
By - Kristin Harmel
Colette must confronts her haunted past when a long-lost bracelet resurfaces, forcing her to uncover the truth about her sister’s fate during WWII—and the moral cost of a life built on secrets.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 82 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Saving the Rain
By - Elliott Rose
When a bareback rodeo ride goes wrong, Kayce Wilder, finds himself forced to lean on his estranged stepbrother, “Raine” They’ve been rivals, family, and everything in between—but can they bridge the scars of their past and risk everything for love?

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · 18d

Book 81 - 🌟🌟🌟
The Blonde Who Came In From the Dark
By - Ally Carter
Ten years ago, they were CIA rivals. Now? Alex and King wake up handcuffed in the dark with no idea who put them there or why. It’s a wild, second‑chance spy rom‑com packed with danger, banter and undeniable chemistry.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

August Reading Wrap Up 📚☀️

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 80 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Entanglement of Rival Wizards
By - Sara Raasch
Two rival grad students—Sebastian, a human, and Thio, a half-elf are forced to collaborate on a research grant. What begins as animosity sparks into a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, challenging their careers and hearts.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 79 - 🌟🌟🌟
Role Model
By Rachel Reid
Troy a disgraced hockey star on a redemption tour. Enter Harris, a sweet boy with a heart condition. Their slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine romance is full of team drama, and emotional growth.

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Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 78 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
The Blonde Identity
By - Ally Carter
Waking up in Paris with amnesia, Zoe discovers she’s the twin sister of a rogue spy. Teaming up with her sister’s grumpy ex-partner, they race across Europe to clear her sister’s name—and sparks fly.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 77 - 🌟🌟🌟
Common Goal
By Rachel Reid
Veteran hockey goalie Eric is exploring his first same-sex relationship with younger grad student Kyle. What starts as friends-with-benefits turns into something deeper, testing their fears and hopes for love.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 76 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Atmosphere
By - Taylor Jenkins Reid
1980s NASA, a secret romance, and a life-or-death mission. Joan chases the stars and love beyond the atmosphere. A beautiful story about chasing everything …

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 75 - 🌟🌟🌟
The Laws Of Nature
By - Jem Blackwing
Tobi is the Illegitimate heir. In the deadly Amber Forest, he meets a demon-hunter who changes everything, just enough political intrigue & romance to keep you turning page.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 74 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
One Italian Summer
By Rebeca Serle
After her mother’s death, Katy takes the trip they planned to Italy—only to meet a younger version of her mom.
A magical, emotional journey through grief, love, and self-discovery.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 73 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Caught Up
By Nevassa Allen
She was off-limits. He knew it. But hearts don’t follow rules.
Caught Up is a slow-burn, emotional rollercoaster with swoony moments and all the feels.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Book 72 - 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Queen of Shadows
By Sara J Maas
Aelin returns to Adarlan to face her past, fight for her throne, and bring down the darkness rising in the kingdom. Power, vengeance, and heart—this book delivers it all.

Books!Books!Books! @carolyndk.bsky.social · Aug 6

July/Vacation Reading Wrap-Up 🏖️📚

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