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Day: May 29, 2018

20 Books of Summer 2018: Sign Up

May 29, 2018October 12, 2020 E.F. Sunland

Cathy at 746 Books is hosting the 20 Books of Summer challenge again! This is my favorite reading challenge because it’s flexible and allows me to start every summer with optimism that THIS summer will be THE summer I read 20 books (and review them all too). It’s also fun to see everyone’s summer lists even though they’re tough for my TBR pile. read more

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