Archive - Local Library Girl

A completely random and subjective selection of the ten best books I read this year

Dec 29, 2023 •

October 2023

What I've Been Doing Lately

Some life and career changes have kept me from posting regularly but I'm ready to share the good news!

Oct 6, 2023 •

August 2023

July 2023 Recap

July was a big reading month for me. I finished 18 new books and reread a few old favorites.

Aug 4, 2023 •

June 2023

Your Local Library Girl 2023 Summer Reading Guide

Recommendations for some perfect summer reading

Jun 16, 2023 •

A month filled with solid 4 star reads

Jun 2, 2023 •

May 2023

April 2023 Recap

A lot of 3 star books in April brings hopefully a lot of 5 star books in May

May 1, 2023 •

April 2023

My March 2023 Recap

Better late than never!

Apr 4, 2023 •

March 2023

It's All Greek to Me

Mythology retellings are big right now and I'm not sure that it's a good thing

Mar 10, 2023 •

February 2023

My February Recap

Everything I read in the shortest month of the year

Feb 28, 2023 •

My Favorite Romance Novels by Black Authors

Some really good books by black authors in honor of black history month and Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2023 •

My January Recap

All of the books I read in the first month of 2023

Feb 2, 2023 •

January 2023

In defense of a reading goal

the pros and cons of setting a numerical goal for your reading life

Jan 13, 2023 •

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