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Book Review: Someday, Someday Maybe

Someday, Someday Maybe I fell head over heels for Lauren Graham way back in 2000. She was playing the quirky Lorelei on Gilmore Girls and she stole the show. Since then I’ve followed her career...

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The Great Gatsby

The 20s have always been a source of wonder and excitement – Ziegfield Follies, flappers, gin rickeys… All of the nostalgia has reached new heights with the release of Baz Lurhmann‘s take on The...

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Music Break: How D’Ya Like Your Eggs?

Need a break from work/finals/life? Check out this video– How adorable are they?!

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Book Review: Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough

Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough Looking for a light-hearted read with a little supernatural flare? Look no further than Carolyn MacCullough. Her characters are lovable and...

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Sarah Dessen Book Tour

I’ve been a Sarah Dessen fan for most of my reading life. Sure, I loved running through Avonlea with Anne and frolicking in Mary Lennox’s secret garden but the real fun came when I discovered the...

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Book Review: The Watery Part of the World by Michael Parker

The Watery Part of the World by Michael Parker This is a book where the subject matter and the writing style align beautifully. Parker’s sleepy prose evokes the ocean so well that I often wondered...

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Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green When I was in middle school, I loved all of the Lurlene McDaniels books. You’d think reading about teenagers battling cancer would be depressing but somehow she...

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Music Monday: Carolina by Parmalee

Maybe it’s a little cliche to be a Carolina girl who loves this song, but I don’t care. It’s the perfect song to blast with the windows down on the way to work. Take a listen, I’m sure you’ll...

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Library School Day in the Life 2013: Tuesday – Friday

I am documenting my life for Hack Library School’s Library Student Day in the Life. For other great bloggers who are participating, check here. After I posted last Monday, I realized that midterms...

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March 2013 Inspiration Board

Notable items: Daniel Wellington watch, Equipment blouse My outfits have been more than a little boring recently, so I thought an overhaul was in order! Here are the colors and items I’m loving for...

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Library School Day in the Life 2013: Monday

This week I will be documenting my life for Hack Library School’s Library Student Day in the Life. For other great bloggers who are participating, check here. A big hello to anyone who found me...

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Book Review: Sybil Exposed

Sybil Exposed: The Extraordinary Story Behind the Famous Multiple Personality Case by Debbie Nathan It’s no secret that I love psychology — pop or otherwise. After Professor Levine‘s abnormal...

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Casual Friday Inspiration

Sorry it’s been radio silence over here for the past week. Midterm season has officially arrived and with it the latest bout of illness. And here I thought that the Krud was contained to Kenyon’s...

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Dibbly Fresh: Movies in a Minute: Grease

Dibbly Fresh: Movies in a Minute: Grease (clipped to polyvore.com)

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My Week in Instagram: February 20, 2012

1. I listened to Gabrielle Aplin at Panera and worked on my portfolio! 2. Sometimes you just need a night in with Valentino. 3. Stolen moments before work to read some Vogue. 4. Outfit photos are...

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Sunday Reads: February 17, 2013

Books: The Kingmaker’s Daughter by Philippa Gregory Coincidentally, I had already started listening to this audiobook when the bones of Richard III were discovered. To be honest, I didn’t even...

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Loving on Valentine’s Day

In honor of Valentine’s Day I thought that I’d share a few things that I’ve been loving recently. Because the number of books I’ve enjoyed would be far too large for a single post*, these favorites...

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Sunday Reads: February 10, 2013

Books By Invitation Only: How We Build Gilt and Changed the Way Millions Shop by Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilkins Wilson The story of how two HBS grads came from wildly different places to...

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Mourning the loss

When e-readers first came out I was among their loudest critics. How could they possibly simulate holding a book? Wouldn’t reading on a device take away the essential “readingness” of the...

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Why I love interning at a public library

Because in one night I get to: Help with IRS paperwork Find The Road by Cormac McCarthy Weed the old books in the YA room Mark things as missing in Polaris Brainstorm a YA room display Help people...

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My Week in Instagram: February 4, 2013

1. You know you’re addicted to instagram when a simple breakfast of greek yogurt and berries warrants a picture! 2. Starbucks was just the thing for a break between classes! 3. Caught up on the...

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Sunday Reads: February 3, 2013

Blog Post: 3 Steps to Defining Your Personal Brand: I’ve been thinking a lot about what I will do after graduation and this article was the perfect inspiration to start re-working my personal...

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Thursday Tunes: January 31, 2013

I’ve been loving Spotify playlists lately and I though I’d share some of my favorite new songs. Here’s what I’ve been listening to throughout January: Note: You will need to click through to the...

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Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Method read: ARC from Penguin Debut Authors Program Publication Date: February 12, 2013 Summary: George Mallory has been to Mount Everest on two climbs but his teams have never reached the summit....

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Sunday Reading: January 27, 2013

It’s been a blustery few days here in Chapel Hill! Work at the library has been cancelled for the past few days due to icy conditions so I’ve had plenty of time to catch up on my reading. Here are...

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Back to Basics?

You know those nights when you do something so simple it feels decadent? Part of my New Year’s resolution was to spend one evening a week without technology – no phone, computer, iPad, or...

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My Week in Instagram: January 23

1. Couponed with wine on a weekend. 2. Bought a new iPhone case from J.Crew. 3. Caught up on Youtube with a little Earl Grey. 4. TastyKakes are available in NC — finally. 5. January Birchbox...

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Sunday Reading

The semester is off to a roaring start but I’ve still had a little time to myself to read some interesting articles, blog posts and books. Here’s a run down of what I’ve enjoyed: Blog Post:...

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In honor of Elizabeth I on her coronation day

As anyone who has met me can attest, I have a slight thing for the Tudors! On this day in 1559 Elizabeth Tudor was crowned Queen of England and to celebrate I thought I would share some of the...

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The Library of Alexandra

Written by

Alexandra M. Patterson

Book Review: Someday, Someday Maybe

The Great Gatsby

Music Break: How D’Ya Like Your Eggs?

Book Review: Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough

Sarah Dessen Book Tour

Book Review: The Watery Part of the World by Michael Parker

Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Music Monday: Carolina by Parmalee

Library School Day in the Life 2013: Tuesday – Friday

March 2013 Inspiration Board

Library School Day in the Life 2013: Monday

Book Review: Sybil Exposed

Casual Friday Inspiration

Dibbly Fresh: Movies in a Minute: Grease

Coat

My Week in Instagram: February 20, 2012

Sunday Reads: February 17, 2013

Loving on Valentine’s Day

Sunday Reads: February 10, 2013

Mourning the loss

Why I love interning at a public library

My Week in Instagram: February 4, 2013

Sunday Reads: February 3, 2013

Thursday Tunes: January 31, 2013

Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Sunday Reading: January 27, 2013

Back to Basics?

My Week in Instagram: January 23

Sunday Reading

In honor of Elizabeth I on her coronation day

Melissa Caldwell

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Pola Chérie polacherie.blogspot.com

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The Library of Alexandra

Written by

Alexandra M. Patterson

Book Review: Someday, Someday Maybe

The Great Gatsby

Music Break: How D’Ya Like Your Eggs?

Book Review: Once a Witch and Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough

Sarah Dessen Book Tour

Book Review: The Watery Part of the World by Michael Parker

Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Music Monday: Carolina by Parmalee

Library School Day in the Life 2013: Tuesday – Friday

March 2013 Inspiration Board

Library School Day in the Life 2013: Monday

Book Review: Sybil Exposed

Casual Friday Inspiration

Dibbly Fresh: Movies in a Minute: Grease

Coat

My Week in Instagram: February 20, 2012

Sunday Reads: February 17, 2013

Loving on Valentine’s Day

Sunday Reads: February 10, 2013

Mourning the loss

Why I love interning at a public library

My Week in Instagram: February 4, 2013

Sunday Reads: February 3, 2013

Thursday Tunes: January 31, 2013

Book Review: Above All Things by Tanis Rideout

Sunday Reading: January 27, 2013

Back to Basics?

My Week in Instagram: January 23

Sunday Reading

In honor of Elizabeth I on her coronation day

Melissa Caldwell

+ 19 more followers

Pola Chérie polacherie.blogspot.com

TurnOnTheBrightLights turnonthebrightlightss....

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