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Allie the Librarian Booktalks

Allie the Librarian Booktalks

By Allie Cornejo

Welcome to 'Allie the Librarian Booktalks,' where I share thoughts on books I've read and ones on my TBR. Let's chat about the stories that have captured my attention and explore the promising reads waiting on the horizon. I'm Allie, your book-loving librarian, inviting you to join me in talking about some great reads.
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Best 5 Books of 2023

Allie the Librarian BooktalksDec 28, 2023

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Best 5 Books of 2023

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