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Reading Places: Literacy, Democracy, and the Public Library in Cold War America | Christine Pawley
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Examines the role of public libraries during a time of national anxiety
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Jerdencon
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My list of all of the places the books I read took place in 2020... I read books taking place in 24 countries and 22 of the US states with my most popular places (for me) England and New York. I‘ve been keep track of this since 2017 and every year the most books are set in England and NY... I guess I have a type! 😉😁

CaitZ This is a good idea. I think I'll start keeping track this year. I bet my most visited places are Ireland and England 4y
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RinaBrahmbhattBarot
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Lately I‘m distracted and not able to read and at times I read pretty much read in my bed and when I‘ve a reading time carved out .....I generally read here!

Let‘s show our reading space! Share a pic and tag me :)

Amandajoy Is that one of those moon pods I‘ve seen advertised on Facebook? 5y
RinaBrahmbhattBarot @Amandajoy no this one was given to me as a gift, think it was Wayfair, like a bean bag :) 5y
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ElizaMarie
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#TopicTuesday : Top 3 Places to Read:
1. In my bed or couch cuddling my “Bruce” (see pic)
2. Poolside (at my mom‘s house) or the beach 🏖
3. I try to read at restaurants when I am out to eat alone but I tend to get all distracted

#ParanormalLoveCrew (#PLC)
@AkashaVampie , @Bookworm54 , @jb72

Rachel.Rencher Did you name him Bruce because of Finding Nemo? 😁🐟 5y
ElizaMarie @Rachel.Rencher it‘s named after the mechanical shark from Jaws :) 5y
Rachel.Rencher @ElizaMarie Ohh I've still never seen Jaws 😅 5y
ElizaMarie @Rachel.Rencher Girl!!! Go watch it now! 5y
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AsYouWish
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Here are my Top 5 Places to Read, requested by @Sharpeipup

#Top5

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Sarah83
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I had to walk several times through our store today... Look what a cute reading nook I found. 😍💕😍💕

julesG Wish I had room for this. 6y
Sarah83 @julesG me also 😑 6y
AlaMich At first I thought it was a dollhouse! 😆 6y
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emilyrose_x
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Day 8 Favourite Fall Reading Spot

Aka my all year round reading spot!

#fallintoreading

@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkois88

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mrp27
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#31bookpics #readingplace

When I'm not reading in bed this is where I read.

Tamra Nice spot! 6y
mrp27 Whew! Next time I take a pic and pic and post it I need to wear my glasses, so blurry! 6y
mrp27 @Tamra Thanks! 6y
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EadieB
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Day 23 - #readingplace #31bookpics

This has recently become my favorite reading place. I have my computer, CD player for audiobooks, and the kitchen for meals and snacks are all close by.

Amabear This looks lovely! We‘re moving into our new home soon- I‘m definitely going to be using this pic for dining table inspiration 😍 6y
EadieB @Amabear Thanks! It is a cozy room! 6y
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sammisho
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My new reading oasis! A few months ago I won employee of the month and received a very generous gift card. I finally used some of it to get this beauty. I have always wanted a hammock! I am so excited! The key now will be to keep my kids off it!
I am thinking about getting some lights to hang in the tree overhead. What else do I need?

ElizabethAndino One of those drink stands that you can stake in the ground! 6y
mcipher Oooh!!! Hammock reading is amazing, enjoy!! 6y
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robinb Ahhh, looks so relaxing! ❤️ 6y
LoverofLit One of those metal or wooden stands next to it to set your drink on! 6y
Daisey I‘ve wanted a hammock for a while; maybe I should more seriously consider one of these with a stand. It looks like a perfect reading spot. 6y
sammisho @Daisey found this on amazon for less than $100. I was considering getting an hammock chair with stand, but decided I wanted the option of naps! 😂 6y
MissAimz_55 Love it! 6y
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niha923
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My fave place for reading has to be my bed or the sofa in my living room. I usually read under my blanket with Ellie (my cat)
@mrozzz is hosting a giveaway. Go to her page for more info.
#SpringCleaningGiveaway
(4th entry)

mrozzz So cute! Good luck! 7y
niha923 @mrozzz Thank you! ❤ 7y
ladym30 She is lovely! 7y
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niha923 @ladym30 Thanks! ❤ 7y
Carolhreads Aww speaking of kitty‘s !!! Super adorable !!!!!! 7y
niha923 @Carolhreads Thanks!! ❤ 7y
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GlassAsDiamonds
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@Eggs - saw this (hanging!!!) reading nook in Mumbai today & thought of you. 😊😊😊

Cinfhen 😍 7y
Eggs Awww @GlassAsDiamonds ♥️♥️♥️♥️ Love it❣️Thanks for thinking of moi 7y
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Eggs
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#top50booknooks

Comfy enough?

Leftcoastzen Cozy! 7y
mcipher Those pillows!! 7y
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Eggs
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#top50booknooks

Let's take a tour of the stacks

HOTPock3tt Omg I would love this one! 😍 7y
mcipher I want to spend my life here. 💕 7y
Leftcoastzen That‘s amazing. 7y
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Tav Nice 7y
GlassAsDiamonds Intriguingly, I don‘t like this (which is WEIRD because I feel like I should like it!!). Might be the black above and the teeny hand railing. Wonder what I‘d think if it was a uniform colour? 🤔🤔🤔 7y
YouReadMyEyes Awesome. But why are the books so far up there?? Lol 7y
Eggs @YouReadMyEyes It's trying to be B & N?? 7y
YouReadMyEyes @Eggs oh yeah, ha! I‘m lazy and don‘t want to climb to get my books 😂😂 7y
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Eggs
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#top50booknooks

Shabby chic?

Tav 👎 7y
Texreader I can‘t imagine what it‘s like to have gaps-and a whole shelf empty-in a bookshelf like this! 7y
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MissAimz_55
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Here are a few of my #idealbookatoir . I love the water so reading right by the water would be wonderful. I also love the thought of a covered patio and being able to see and hear the rain while cuddled up on a couch. And it's really important that I have access to all the books! @BarbaraTheBibliophage

BarbaraTheBibliophage I love all of those, especially where there‘s water nearby. I‘m a water sign and love being in it and around it! 7y
Courtneymal17 Lol I‘m a Fire sign but the water is totally my happy place. It definitely soothes me. 7y
MissAimz_55 I'm a water sign too . @BarbaraTheBibliophage . 7y
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MissAimz_55 @Courtneymal17 lol maybe it's bc water can put fire out? 7y
TheBookAddict 😍😍😍 🙌🏽🐟🏝 7y
Courtneymal17 Maybe! 7y
BookishMe I open the bedroom windows when it rains for that raindrop music background and snuggle to my book ;D 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @Courtneymal17 Must be the need for balance. 7y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @MissAimz_55 Go water signs!! 💦💦 7y
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Buddys_Momma
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For PBS fans—— The Great American Read will premiere on May 22—-it‘s an eight-part series that will discuss reading & American culture. Will also feature interviews with authors, celebrities & everyday people about bookish issues. Mark ye calendars!!! #LNN #LitsyNewsNetwork #PBSNerd #MakeAmericaReadAgain 👍🏽📚📖

Austen_Nerd Thank you, marking my calendar!!! 📆😍📖❤️ 7y
BellaBookNook Ooo sounds good! 7y
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Kalalalatja
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My favourite place for reading - our very comfy couch. We have to get a new one once we move, because this is too big for our new apartment. So I‘m enjoying my last days in it while I can ❤️

Congrats on your milestone @callielafleur 👏 it is such a generous way to celebrate! #15kforCal

callielafleur This looks so inviting!! Hopefully your new place provides lots of places to relax with a stack of books ❤️❤️ 7y
susanw It looks so comfy! 7y
AmyG I would fall asleep in a heartbeat. That looks beyond cozy. 7y
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emilyhaldi Cozy!! 7y
BarbaraBB It looks perfect. Too bad you can‘t keep it! 7y
Kalalalatja @callielafleur it does (or, at least I think it will) 😄 @susanw @AmyG @emilyhaldi it really is, but hopefully the new couch will be just as comfy and cozy 🤞 @BarbaraBB yes it is, but this is just too big for our new apartment. Our new couch seems pretty great though, so hopefully it will make up for the loss 😊 7y
Avanders 💖💖💖 7y
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dariazeoli
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Congrats on 15000 @callielafleur !

This is my current favorite place to read. I just put new polar fleece sheets on and can‘t wait to jump in later!

Not pictured: my usual favorite reading place, the recliner next to this bed, currently piled with clothes and gifts 😳

#15KforCal

julesG It's good to read that other people pile clothes and stuff on chairs too. I thought it was just me. 7y
jfalkens My mother-in-law got us polar fleece sheets a few years ago and they are amazing 😀 hope you enjoy them too 😊 7y
dariazeoli @julesG I try so hard but suddenly, there‘s a pile of stuff! You are surely not alone 😁 7y
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dariazeoli @jfalkens Thanks, I‘m glad to hear someone outside of home shopping network hosts say they‘re great! I‘m excited to welcome winter with them ☺️ 7y
Smangela This looks so comfy! 7y
callielafleur Those sheets sound lovely! A great place to snuggle in with a good book ❤️❤️ 7y
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Alfoster
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Thanks @callielafleur for the giveaway! Here‘s one of my faves during the winter since it‘s close to the fireplace! Congrats for reaching a goal!😍

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erzascarletbookgasm
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Children engrossed in reading, no matter the place, is always a pretty sight to behold.
#ohyouprettythings #septembowie

Marchpane What a great photo! 7y
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Bookzombie
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#riotgrams Day 3 I read where it's comfy and with a beverage usually. 🤓#howyouread

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LisaJo
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#HowYouRead #Riotgrams this is how I read, in my recliner couch. I specifically bought this couch for reading. Sometimes on a Kindle book. Sometimes it's on my phone. And most of the time it's a "real" book.

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Pagesflutter
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#Riotgrams day 2! The couch is #whereiread most often, although when snow and freezing rain are in the forecast, any place with a blanket will do.

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AlaMich
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My trusty stand-in in my usual reading spot, in the living room. My other is in bed. I know I am doing this out of order but, oh well....
#riotgrams #whereiread