Jennifer Rummel

As a librarian, we used to tell people looking for info that a domain with a dot gov ending was a more reliable source. That is no longer true. We can’t trust the govt. Other countries can’t trust us.

Review: Eliza from Scratch Eliza's two semesters away from being Salutatorian. But there's a problem with her schedule. Instead of an AP class, she's been placed int...

This was such a fun romance - about failing and cooking mishaps, about school and enemies to lovers trope

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Watching Wheel of Time and I’m so sad that it’s not getting continued

Seriously!

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Picture Book Review: Falling Star One star waits to grant wishes, but it takes a toll on the star and the star falls. The star isn't sure what to do anymore or who to be. So ...

This is a fantastic picture book about failure and success and how that changes over time.

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#kidlit #picturebook

I'm looking forward to this one!

Congrats!
Loved this book

I'm chatting with Lucy Knisley on the blog today about her graphic novel, Sugar Shack, coming out next week.

I have loved this trilogy and recommend it often to readers at the library.

Interview:
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Vacation Photos: Nantucket We spent a long weekend with family on Nantucket. Here are some photos: Loving the views here  Sandy dunes - reminded me of Anne of Green Ga...

Some photos from our latest vacation in Nantucket. 📸

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Christmas Book Review: Christmas Sweater Weather Charlotte has loved her brother's best friend for as long as she can remember. But after they kissed one night, he pushed her away saying it...

This book was everything I wanted in a Christmas romance!

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This looks amazing!!!!

5 Queer YA Summer Books to Read in the Sunshine There's something about sunshine and fun reads that pair perfectly together. Thse queer YA summer books do it best.

5 Queer YA Summer Books to Read in the Sunshine | Book Riot

Picture Book Wednesday: Christmas Books Just a few board books and picture books that I'm looking forward to reading this holiday season: Any of these books on your list? What othe...

Some Christmas picture books and board books I'm excited to read

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Booklist: Books Set in Theme Parks It's been a minute since I've done a Book List post, but after yesterday's book, I knew just what to do. Have you read these? Would you work...

If you like books set in theme parks, I have a list for you...

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I keep seeing people say things like, “Well we’re not going to HAVE elections,” and with all due respect, I think this is both wildly pessimistic and also wildly naive.

We are not going to have free and fair elections. We also have not had them in the past.

Graphic Novel Review: We Could be Magic Tabi can't wait to work at Sommerland theme park. She longs to be portray a Princess, but she fails the first auditions. Instead, she's stuc...

lf you like amusement parks, this graphic novel is for you! (Lots of Disney easter eggs here)

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There’s money for ICE
There’s money for concentration camps
There’s money for tax cuts for the wealthy

Yet there’s no money for healthcare, housing, food assistance, social support, or public broadcasting.

There’s no money to help the sick, homeless & starving

Suffering is a political choice

Thanks for the plug!

Vacation Pictures: Grand Canyon (again) This is the third time we've hiked into the Grand Canyon - and the second time Rim to Rim. Here are some pictures: The day before the hike D...

Some pictures from a long weekend hike at the Grand Canyon National Park

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Whoa it’s Amazon Prime Day! Yeah I’m into PRIME.

P - Purchasing
R - Right from
I - Indie bookstores who
M - Make our communities
E - Even better places to live

Shop indie, shop local.

Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles | The 2025 Stars Issue This year, we awarded dozens of books a prestigious star—and among this distinguished group, several clear commonalities shine bright. From fresh approaches on topics like grief to specific recurrence...

Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles

I was honored to be asked to write an introduction to School Library Journal's "The Stars so Far" piece on the best of 2025 kid lit. Check it–and these stellar works–out!

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*whispers* "DEI" should never be a programming category, it should be the core of all programming okay bye

Terrible

The Best YA Books of 2025 So Far What are the best YA books of 2025 so far? Dive into 17 outstanding picks, including fiction of all genres, nonfiction, and comics.

The best YA books of 2025 so far, including picks from Book Riot's team and those deemed among the best by professional reviews. Big shout out to @jenniferlagarde.bsky.social for reviving the starred review database!

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Can't wait for this one!
Lover her teen romances
#ewgc