Literary Merit
Andrea BassA joyful exploration of books, poetry, and life in the library.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
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| Issues | 297 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
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40 Books by 40 Years
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Next July, I turn 40. I’m already feeling reflective since that’s a significant birthday, as entering a new decade always is. When I was researching titles for my So You Think Most Books Published Since 19...
What Caught My Eye Online #121
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Welcome to this week’s roundup. I usually start with two or three things I’ve been enjoying over the last week, but the past few days have left me with a heavy heart.
On Saturday, I was out with my family...
What I Read and Loved | July 2026
July is always a whirlwind. I enjoyed celebrating my birthday, my mom’s birthday, spending time with friends, and soaking up the time off work. It’s such a gift to have more time for hobbies, people, and rest. Each summer, I think about how...
What Caught My Eye Online #120
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Welcome to this week’s roundup! Here’s what I’ve been loving this past week:
- Firefighters. My summer began with an evacuation due to a nearby wildfire. On Sunday, there were three more large fires in...
So You Think Most Books Published Since 1976 Aren't Very Good?
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Earlier this week, when I was out eating lunch, a family was dining at the table next to me. It was a mother and father with their adult daughter and her husband. They started talking about books, and the fa...
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