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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

12/12/2016

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
Snow day today!! Of course, since I'm not teaching this year, that doesn't mean quite as much as usual. But it does mean everything outdoors is beautifully covered in white, and there's still some snow coming down. Maybe I'll get a little time today during naptime to read and drink some hot chocolate. . .​

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Kathy Martin
12/12/2016 02:31:08 pm

Looks like you have some heavy reading ahead. I hope you enjoy your choices. Come see my week <a href="http://inside-dog.blogspot.com/2016/12/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-dec-12.html">here</a>. Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/12/2016 09:00:32 pm

My reading is certainly giving me the travel bug, that's for sure! :) Have a great week!

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Lindsey link
12/12/2016 02:37:55 pm

Snowy days are perfect for reading and hot chocolate! Are you going to take your little one out in the snow??

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
12/12/2016 09:01:26 pm

I've been so looking forward to taking him out in our first big snow, but he's sick right now. Ah, well. Living in Michigan means we'll have no shortage of other chances to play in the snow this winter! :)

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