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Welcome to the most random section of the blog! This section can be about whatever I want, so it's hard to encapsulate. In the tags here, I've picked sections that highlight my own opinions or involve me in a big way. This includes interviews I've done as well as discussion posts and editorials I've written about books and the book world but not about specific books.



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  1. LosFebruary 13, 2020 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Although in Australia I'd like to add a link to your blog on my secondary library's page for students to access - ok with you?

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    1. Lanie BriceFebruary 14, 2020 at 2:46 PM

      It's fine with me! I'm happy it can be helpful.

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