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You’re covered: 20+ book ideas for boys this holiday season

Posted on December 3, 2016

Wow, December already! List-making time if ever there was one. So, what’s on your bookish gift-list this holiday season? I’d love to know. And so would other readers, as we all scramble to get organized for the holidays.

As for the lists I am making, here’s one from me to you: 20+ gift ideas for the boys in your lives. From tried-and-true classics to unusual finds, BookishBoys has you covered. Read more…You’re covered: 20+ book ideas for boys this holiday season

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What’s all the HOOPLA?

Posted on September 29, 2016 Leave a Comment

I’m madly in nerd-love, and want you to be too, dear readers! And the object of my affection? hoopla.

hoopla is a media service used by over 1,200 public libraries across North America. It allows you as a library member to borrow audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, and TV shows on your mobile devices and computers for free. No fees, no lines, no waiting for some bookish resource you crave to be returned by a fellow library patron! Just instant streaming or downloads from a rapidly growing stock of great stuff. Please give it a try – it’s awesome. Want to find out how to access hoopla?  Read more…What’s all the HOOPLA?

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Give me Smore: a science magazine for girls (and boys)

Magazine subscriptions are a great way to engage reluctant readers. Magazines provide content in bite-sized chunks; almost always contain wonderful photographs, graphics, and comics; and include ideas for hands-on activities. There’s also nothing quite like the feeling of getting something fun in the mail every month with your name on it.

I recently came across a children’s magazine, a newbie on the scene, that I wanted to share with you: Smore Magazine. Read more…Give me Smore: a science magazine for girls (and boys)

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What’s all the HOOPLA?

I’m madly in nerd-love, and want you to be too, dear readers! And the object of my affection? hoopla.

hoopla is a media service used by over 1,200 public libraries across North America. It allows you as a library member to borrow audiobooks, ebooks, music, movies, and TV shows on your mobile devices and computers for free. No fees, no lines, no waiting for some bookish resource you crave to be returned by a fellow library patron! Just instant streaming or downloads from a rapidly growing stock of great stuff. Please give it a try – it’s awesome. Want to find out how to access hoopla?  Read more…What’s all the HOOPLA?

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