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BTP Summer 2021 Update

Hello all! You know what time of year it is (finally). SUMMER! The prettiest weather, the best activities, the cutest outfits, and (I saved the best for last) the most time for reading. As you all know, summer is the time when BTP gets the most action. I read more, review more, post more, take pictures more, book club more, everything with books - MORE. I thought I would give you all a BTP summer update / plan so (1) you know what to expect, and (2) I can hold myself accountable for posting. 

MORE FREQUENT POSTS

I plan to post more often (significantly more often) now that school is out, and I don't have homework and you know, I don't have to drive an hour to school every day. Expect more reviews and fun content very soon (I made a spreadsheet with checkboxes and deadlines, so I mean business). 

BOOK CLUB

Be'Tween' the Pages is organizing another book club this year! If you go to my high school, please email me if you still wish to join. Everyone else, get ready for some book club content that highlights our conversations as well as the rationale behind the books we choose to read together. Hopefully, some of you will get inspired to start your own summer book clubs! 

READING MORE

I get to read more. This requires little to no explanation. When I get to read more, you get to hear more about it. Lucky me and lucky you (lol). 

BOOKISH CONTENT

I will post more reviews, as this is a book REVIEW blog; however, I look forward to posting more interest pieces as well like collections of niche types of books (ie my fav royalty fiction), updates on my reading (including pie charts *squeal*) with stats and favorite authors so far, and book store visit reviews. 

SUMMER JOBS W/ BOOKS

I am happy to report that I have two jobs this summer! I will be working at two libraries (one public and one private) - I am soooooo cooooool aren't I? I am looking forward to keeping a log of my experiences on here as well as being a library advocate through this blog. 


Happy summer everyone!! I am looking forward to posting and reading more in the coming months. Happy reading! What book are you starting the summer off with?

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