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A book lover, writer, mother & human just trying to fit in reading while mommying, working & living. Book reviews, mom thoughts, pop-culture commentary & more.
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ReadingWhileMommying
Feb 27, 202310 min read
The Book Beat - February 27, 2023
My latest blog post features three 5-star reviews, pics of books in the wild, commentary on Roald Dahl book news, the Cover the Week & more.
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ReadingWhileMommying
Feb 6, 20239 min read
The Book Beat - February 6, 2023
This week I review Maame, Trust & more, plus share book news, a Black History Month nonfiction reading list & the Cover of the Week!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Jan 9, 20235 min read
The Book Beat - January 9, 2023
I'm back! 2023 goal? Keep up to date with this blog! Dig in for my 2022 reading roundup, a book review, the Cover of the Week & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Aug 1, 202210 min read
The Book Beat - August 1, 2022
I'm back! This week I share reviews of 5 of my favorite books of the year, tease what I'm reading now, recommend some top-notch TV & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Apr 4, 202213 min read
The Book Beat - April 4, 2022
This week, I celebrate Nat'l Library Week, share book-to-movie news, review Bridgerton & 9 books, and cheer the Cover of the Week! Read on..
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ReadingWhileMommying
Dec 31, 202123 min read
The Book Beat - My Fave Books of 2021 & Happy 2022!
My last book blog of 2021! Lots of book reviews, book pics & my top 10 books of 2021. Happy New Year, all!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Oct 8, 202118 min read
The Book Beat - October 8, 2021
In this post, I chat about banning books, review 19 books/audiobooks, share book pics & talk about Book Twitter drama. Check it out!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Jun 14, 20218 min read
The Book Beat - June 14, 2021
This week's book blog: The Human Library, Legos typewriter, Empire of Pain review, The Prophets for Pride, Cover of the Week & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Jun 1, 20218 min read
The Book Beat - May 31, 2021
This week I review The Other Black Girl, discuss the losses of Eric Carle & Lois Ehlert & more book news. Plus, the Cover of the Week!
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ReadingWhileMommying
May 24, 20218 min read
The Book Beat - May 24, 2021
First, I shamelessly promote my reporting from the U.S. Book Show starting TOMORROW! New reviews include Firekeeper's Daughter & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
May 17, 202111 min read
The Book Beat - May 17, 2021
This week I chat about bookish acronyms, Stacey Abrams as novelist & more, plus I review 2 books including The Dictionary of Lost Words.
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ReadingWhileMommying
May 10, 20217 min read
The Book Beat - May 10, 2021
This week I review memoirs Lightning Flowers and novels Black Buck and Olympus, Texas. Plus, the Cover of the Week & more. Check it out!
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ReadingWhileMommying
May 3, 202116 min read
The Book Beat - May 2, 2021
This week I chat about Independent Bookstore Day, share 5 book reviews, close out Nat'l Poetry Month, reveal the Cover of the Week & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Apr 18, 20217 min read
The Book Beat - April 18, 2021
This week I chat about Independent Bookstore Day (4/24!), Simon & Schuster, Hana Khan Carries On, Mary Oliver & more!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Apr 12, 20219 min read
The Book Beat - April 11, 2021
Happy Monday, book friends! I got my second shot of the Covid vaccine on Thursday, so on Friday I had a mild fever, aches and pains, and...
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ReadingWhileMommying
Mar 28, 202110 min read
The Book Beat - March 28, 2021
🌺🌸🌼 🌱 Happy Sunday, book friends! We've had a week of mostly gorgeous weather, so I hope you were able to get some reading done...
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ReadingWhileMommying
Dec 31, 20207 min read
The Book Beat - December 31, 2020
An end-of-the-year wrap-up of the books and short stories I read and some book news. Here's to a happier, healthier, book-filled 2021!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Mar 14, 20206 min read
The Book Beat - March 13, 2020
A bunch of book and short story recs for coronavirus downtime at home. Stay safe & healthy, all!
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ReadingWhileMommying
Feb 21, 20203 min read
The Book Beat - February 21, 2020
"I have to say, the stories I have for you this week are fun, exciting, and uplifting, which we all need in today’s crazy world."
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ReadingWhileMommying
Jan 20, 20205 min read
Book Review: Know My Name by Chanel Miller
It inverts the woman-victim-of-the-man narrative to be woman-caused-man-to-assault-her-and-caused-his-life-to-be-hurt one.
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