Abby Hargreaves
Abby Hargreaves is a New Hampshire native living and working as a Children’s Librarian in Washington, D.C. She fulfills the gamut of the librarian stereotype with a love of cats, coffee, and crocheting (and likes a good run of alliteration). Her MLIS degree enjoys the company of a BA in English from Hollins University, making Abby an advocate of women's universities. Her favorite color is yellow.
Quiz: Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You?
October 9, 2018Are you more of a witty Elizabeth, a timid Fanny, or a compassionate Emma? Take this quiz to find out which Jane Austen heroine you are.
35 WAR AND PEACE Quotes (So You Can Say You’ve Read It)
October 7, 2018Back in January, I wrote a list of reading goals. One of them was to read either Anna Karenina or War and Peace. ...
How I Finally Got Over My TBR
October 4, 2018For the last several years, Goodreads has housed my TBR and, day by day, taunted me with a neat little three-digit number in parentheses. No more.
How to Read a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide
October 3, 2018If you've ever wondered how to read a book, you'll want to read this simple, seventeen-step guide. Don't get lost in the ether.
How to Find a Book You’ve Forgotten: Tips from a Librarian
September 12, 2018"I read it in 1986, the cover was blue, and it had a dog in it. Help?" We've got tips for how to find a book you've forgotten!
6 Back-to-School Picture Books for Nervous Kids
August 20, 2018Whatever your needs, here are six back to school picture books for nervous kids, to calm, soothe, and celebrate the start of the school year.
How to Keep Library Ebooks Longer (and the Drawbacks)
Not quite done with that digital loan? Find out how to keep library ebooks longer and learn about the drawbacks for when you do.
How to Get Books Before They’re Published
August 17, 2018Those of us in the book world sometimes forget just how we got here. Before I started my career as ...
TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE: Which Song-Covey Sister Are You?
August 7, 2018Margot, Lara-Jean, or Kitty? While you wait for TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE to drop, take our quiz to find out which Song-Covey sister you are.
Trade in Your Old Kindle for a New Discounted Kindle and Gift Card
August 2, 2018Amazon has announced a trade-in program for users of their Kindle line. Get 25% off a new, discounted Kindle and a gift card for your trade-in.