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    Mom’s Back to School Book Guide

    Whew… Any way you slice it, whether you are a parent or a teacher, back to school is rough! Made even more rough with the current situation, but enough about that, I am sure you are as tired as I am hearing about it, thinking about, and living through it. Are you looking for an escape or perhaps some co-misery and sympathy? Well look no further, here are a few books to take your mind off your own troubles, by laughing yourself silly at theirs! Abbi Waxman’s Other People’s Houses is a picture perfect snapshot into a neighborhood and the life of a carpool mom. It’s funny, smart, and true…

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    Books for Bibliophiles who love Bookstores

    The only thing a true bibliophile loves more than books is book stores. For that reason I could not help but create a list of books for bibliophiles who love bookstores. There are many out there, but here are a few of my favorites. Bonus points, find one at your local bookstore, and see if anything magical happens when you walk inside: Mr. Penumbra’s 24 Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan This book is about a clerk who loses his job and the only job he can get is in a 24 hour bookstore who has some of the most interesting patrons. When he starts to dive into who these individuals…