# reading recap (blogs) — RSS Amplifier

Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover reading recap.

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## [The Well-Read Week No. 33](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-33)

_2026-08-17 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 33/52 - 2026

## [How messy is too messy?](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/how-messy-is-too-messy)

_2026-08-14 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

On forgiveness, POV, and Abby Offsides

## [Books for Kindergarten](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/books-for-kindergarten-4aa)

_2026-08-11 · Overbooked Mama_

Starting Kindergarten is a big transition — for kids and parents. This cozy book list turns first-day nerves into something a little more familiar.

## [The Well-Read Week No. 32](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-32)

_2026-08-09 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 32/52 - 2026

## [On repeat recommendations](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/on-repeat-recommendations)

_2026-08-07 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

And how many times I heard about four recent-ish reads before I picked them up

## [The July Edit](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-july-edit-cda)

_2026-08-06 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

fireworks, baseball, and back to school shopping

## [July 2026 Reading Recap](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/july-2026-reading-recap)

_2026-08-04 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

a soccer romance, cozy reads, and a book and novellas you should skip

## [The Well-Read Week No. 31](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-31)

_2026-08-02 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 31/52 - 2026

## [How a Boy in a Bookstore Broke my Heart](https://www.justinthestacks.com/how-a-boy-in-a-bookstore-broke-my-heart/)

_2026-08-01 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

Bookstores, like libraries, are full of possibilities. The possibility of adventure, education, learning a new skill, the exploration of ideas. For us readers, these institutions of amalgamated human knowledge are sacred ground. Books allow us to explore real places, other lives, made-up worlds, different cultures, religions, careers, and human experiences without leaving the comfort of our own…

## [July Reading Recap](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/july-reading-recap-d7b)

_2026-08-01 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

Italian summers, faerie bargains, and amnesia plots

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## [The Well-Read Week No. 30](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-30)

_2026-07-26 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 30/52 - 2026

## [Twelve warm, funny, feel-good novels that aren't romances](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/twelve-warm-funny-feel-good-novels)

_2026-07-24 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

For sick days, rainy days, and everything in between

## [A Week in My Reading Life](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/a-week-in-my-reading-life-e83)

_2026-07-21 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

Volume 2: Last full week of summer break

## [The Well-Read Week No. 29](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-29)

_2026-07-19 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 29/52 - 2026

## [Twelve more anticipated romance releases](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/twelve-more-anticipated-romance-releases)

_2026-07-17 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

Plus my reading projects and a bookish dilemma

## [The Well-Read Week No. 28](https://overbookedmama.substack.com/p/the-well-read-week-no-28)

_2026-07-12 · Kuleigh Baker · Overbooked Mama_

wk 28/52 - 2026

## [An interview with Anna Cowan](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-anna-cowan)

_2026-07-10 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

And a peek behind the scenes at one of my favorite historicals of the year

## [June Reading Recap](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/june-reading-recap-7af)

_2026-07-03 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

Parisian weddings, powerful women and those who love them, and the glorious return of Murderbot

## [A mid-year reading chat](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/a-mid-year-reading-chat)

_2026-06-28 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

Goals! Favorites! And a mild amount of readerly angst!

## [On being cranky about coziness](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/on-being-cranky-about-coziness)

_2026-06-19 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

And moments of readerly reassessment

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_2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Fulfilling My Childhood Dream](https://www.justinthestacks.com/fulfilling-my-childhood-dream/)

_2026-06-19 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

I fulfilled a life-long dream yesterday by becoming a published writer. The Texas Library Association published an article I wrote in the Texas Library Journal about an ongoing project we have at the library called the Community Care Corner or C3. My article, “Community Care Corner: Small Shelf, Big Impact” is about a partnership the library formed with an area non-profit to provide basic hygiene…

## [Nine queer romances to read this summer](https://moonstruckreads.substack.com/p/nine-queer-romances-to-read-this)

_2026-06-12 · Natalie · Moonstruck Reads_

And a few on my TBR

## [JustintheStacks Annual Report: Year One](https://www.justinthestacks.com/justinthestacks-annual-report-year-one/)

_2026-06-09 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

Every year, the State of Texas requires all public libraries to submit an annual report to maintain accreditation status with the state. I have to submit statistics, financials, and a plethora of other metrics to keep the library’s accreditation. This exacting process is important as it provides access to state funding, grants, and resources that we would otherwise be denied, or unable to afford…

## [May 2026 Reading Recap](https://www.justinthestacks.com/may-2026-reading-recap/)

_2026-06-02 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

I'm beginning to see a pattern in my monthly reading recaps. They tend to start with a statement similar to “I didn't read as much as I wanted to in (insert month).” Sadly, May is no different. I could lay down some excuses like life has been busy, my health has been sub-par, I've been playing video games instead of reading, etc… all of that is true, but I've honestly just not felt like reading…

## [Dracula: Book vs Film (1931)](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/dracula-book-vs-film-1931)

_2026-06-01 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

I've now watched this three times in a row....

## ["I Haven't Had Meth in Five Days."](https://www.justinthestacks.com/i-havent-had-meth-in-five-days/)

_2026-05-28 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

Conversations at the circulation desk are rarely just about books One of the most interesting, and challenging, aspects of being a librarian is that you never know what problem a person is going to walk through the door with at any given moment. It could be something simple like needing to print from their phone or help with downloading an ebook. Some people may just need computer access. Others…

## [Book Review: Tales from The Territory](https://www.justinthestacks.com/book-review-tales-from-the-territory/)

_2026-05-20 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

Tales from the Territory is the latest installment to the Legends and Lattes universe. While this anthology of short stories won't scratch the itch that a full new novel would provide, it does offer up some great backstory for characters we all know and love from the main books. We learn a bit about Zyll and Breadlee in Goblins and Greatcoats . Just a Thimbulful provides the backstory to my…

## [When Humility Gets in the Way](https://www.justinthestacks.com/when-humility-gets-in-the-way/)

_2026-05-04 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

Humble has half a dozen definitions in the dictionary, but the one that resonates most with me is "claiming little for one’s self; not proud, arrogant, or assuming, modest." In my childhood, I was taught humility at church through the Bible. Verses like James 4:6, “God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble,” were often quoted in services. In my study of the Stoics, I came across…

## [April 2026 Reading Recap](https://www.justinthestacks.com/april-2026-reading-recap/)

_2026-05-03 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

I only managed to finish three books in April. It was a bit of a crazy month. I spent a ton of my free time working on my new online portfolio , and trying to keep my lawn in check from the spring rains. Work has been quite busy too, with National Library Week, building projects, and outreach events. I've had to work a few Saturdays this month, which is pretty rare for me. "Trade of Blood" by…

## [Cardigans, Community, and Conference Chaos](https://www.justinthestacks.com/cardigans-community-and-conference-chaos/)

_2026-04-19 · justinthestacks · JustintheStacks_

I spent the final days of May in Houston at the annual Texas Library Association (TLA) conference. A full three days traversing the massive George R. Brown Convention Center attending sessions, volunteering, and catching up with friends. TLA is always an enjoyable, yet exhausting experience. The social battery was definitely drained when I got back home. This was an unusual conference for me as I…

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## [Finals Reflection](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/finals-reflection)

_2026-01-26 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

The past few months my inbox has been filled with post after post, article after article, and video after video talking about the decline of literacy among K-12 and college students both.

## [2025 Reading Recap](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/2025-reading-recap)

_2026-01-05 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

Has it already been a year?

## [Digital Detox Era](https://blog.veronika.skin/digital-detox/)

_2025-12-25 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Chatting about my fatigue with modern technology.

## [One Last Review](https://blog.veronika.skin/one-last-review/)

_2025-09-17 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Reading Recap Update

## [A Book I've Been Reading for Six Years](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/a-book-ive-been-reading-for-six-years)

_2025-06-30 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

At least I finished this one before I die...

## [Reading Recap, Apr 2025](https://blog.veronika.skin/reading-recap-apr-2025/)

_2025-05-01 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Reading Recap (part 4)

## [A Report from a Screen-Free Lent](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/a-report-from-a-screen-free-lent)

_2025-04-27 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

10/10 would do again

## [Reading Recap, Mar 2025](https://blog.veronika.skin/reading-recap-mar-2025/)

_2025-04-01 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Reading Recap (part 3)

## [Reading Recap, Feb 2025](https://blog.veronika.skin/reading-recap-feb-2025/)

_2025-03-01 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Reading Recap (part 2)

## [How to Read More](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/how-to-read-more)

_2025-02-24 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

Read more.

## [There and Back Again | A Hiking Blog](https://blog.veronika.skin/there-and-back-again-a-hiking-blog/)

_2025-02-23 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Hiking Recap (part 1)

## [January in Review](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/january-in-review)

_2025-02-01 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

A solid start on 2025!

## [Reading Recap, Jan 2025](https://blog.veronika.skin/reading-recap-jan-2025/)

_2025-02-01 · battleaxe · Thoughts & Ver's_

Reading Recap (part 1)

## [25 in 2025, plus a few recs](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/25-in-2025-plus-a-few-recs)

_2025-01-09 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

Setting my own "reading challenge"

## [2024 Reading Recap](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/2024-reading-recap)

_2024-12-31 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

Putting this one in the rear view

## [Rewatching Buffy](https://faithx5.substack.com/p/rewatching-buffy)

_2024-10-19 · Jandy Hardesty · Useless Matters_

Once a generation, we rewatch a slayer