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The Rebounds (Breaking Up With Goodreads, Part 2)

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, I'm ready to move on from Goodreads. I've been eyeing other fish in the sea of reading trackers. The apps here have potential, but they either made a poor first impression for me or fizzled out quickly when I realized we weren't compatible. Jump to: BookBuds Bookly Bookmory Bookshelf… Continue reading The Rebounds (Breaking Up With Goodreads, Part 2)

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After 15 Years, I’m Finally Breaking Up With Goodreads!

I’m breaking up with Goodreads finally after 15 years! Please applaud. Listen, we had a good run, and I'm grateful to have had Goodreads in my life for 15 years, but it's past time. Why, you ask? Oh wow, SO many reasons, but here's a big one: Amazon bought out Goodreads a few years ago.… Continue reading After 15 Years, I’m Finally Breaking Up With Goodreads!

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P.S. It’s ADHD.

This summer, I confirmed what I’ve suspected for a few years: I have ADHD. Specifically, the primarily inattentive type, formerly called ADD. Someone with the right background could unofficially diagnose me after reading one or two of my blog posts. Long-winded, disorganized posts full of bonus thoughts? Check. Thousands of words on topics of interest,… Continue reading P.S. It’s ADHD.

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Happy National School Librarian Day: Why I Love Being a High School Librarian

A few days ago, I started writing this post just outside the school library before my work day started, surrounded by hundreds of Chromebooks and awaiting a stampede of freshmen. Mmm…smells like state testing. BRB, retching. I finally finished this at home at the end of National School Librarian Day, after another day of state… Continue reading Happy National School Librarian Day: Why I Love Being a High School Librarian