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The Nancy Raffle!
Here I am with Nancy, of the "Nancy Raffle" fame. This was taken a very long time ago! Last week, when I hosted the September Literary...
Karen Germain
6 days ago3 min read
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October 2025 Literary Road Trip Box: Iowa
It's time for our popular "Spooky Season" box. This is always one of the most fun boxes to plan, as it contains seasonal treats and...
Karen Germain
Oct 82 min read
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September Literary Road Trip Box: Rhode Island
September takes us to the smallest state and last of the original thirteen colonies to adopt statehood. It is the birthplace of authors...
Karen Germain
Sep 142 min read
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Indie Bookstore Spotlight: Shakespeare & CO
I bring you a long overdue blog post about our January indie bookstore partner, Shakespeare & CO. I apologize for this massive time gap...
Karen Germain
Feb 252 min read
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November Literary Road Trip Box: Nebraska
Our November Literary Road Trip Box takes us to the birthplace of author Willa Cather, the home of the invention of Kool-Aid, and the...
Karen Germain
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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October Literary Road Trip Box: Vermont
The October 2024 "Spooky Season" box takes us to the state famous for its maple syrup, and home of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream. It is...
Karen Germain
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Reading Regionally
This past winter, I participated in a bookseller commitee for the Reading the West book awards. The Reading the West book awards is an...
Karen Germain
May 29, 20242 min read
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January Literary Road Trip Box- Delaware
Travel to Delaware with our January Literary Road Trip Box. Delaware is the "First State" and according to their tourism board, they have...
Karen Germain
Jan 8, 20242 min read
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