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2020 — A Year of Books – #readilearn

book reviews and author interviews from readilearn in 2020

 

Books make wonderful gifts at any time and Christmas is no exception. As a child, I loved nothing more than receiving a new book of my own for birthdays and Christmas. While I borrowed and read many books from the school and local library, there was something very special about having a book of my own to enjoy and treasure.

I loved breathing in the smell of a fresh, new book and feeling the smoothness of its fresh, new covers. But even more than that, I loved its promise of escape and adventure. In a book, I could escape the ordinariness of the everyday and participate in adventures at locations and with friends that I would never meet outside its pages.

If you are looking for a book to gift a special child this year, then I’d love to help you choose. In this post, I list all the lovely books I have reviewed or whose authors I have interviewed for the readilearn blog this year. These are only a small selection of wonderful books that are available.

A year of books on readilearn

In this list, I provide you with a short description of each book and a link to the post where you can find further information, including where to purchase the book.

Picture books

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23 responses to “2020 — A Year of Books – #readilearn”

  1. Susan Scott Avatar

    Great list Norah thank you! Best gift to give and receive!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you so much, Susan. I hope you receive a book or two for Christmas. 🙂

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  2. Jennie Avatar

    This is absolutely wonderful, Norah. Your list is terrific. And, who doesn’t like getting a book?

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jennie. Who doesn’t, indeed. They’d better – I always give books as gifts. 🙂

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  3. Charli Mills Avatar

    I love getting a new book in my Christmas stocking!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      A perfect gift!

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  4. Patricia Tilton Avatar

    What a great list of books. I especially loved Secrets Under the Palm Tree about a boy with hearing aids. It is sooooo hard to find books on this topic. My daughter is hearing impaired since birth and wore hearing aids. There is a book I shared years ago called “Let’s Hear it for Amigal!” and it is about a little girl who has cochlear implants. It may be out of print. I gave my copy to a friend who has a grandson with implants. And there is Cece Bell’s “El Deafo” a graphic novel about her impairment.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      We need more books that feature characters with difference. Thanks for adding to the list, Patricia. I’m sure many will find the titles useful.

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  5. Darlene Avatar

    A great list! I also loved receiving books as gifts as a child and still do.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Many of us feel the same. I wonder which came first – the love of reading or the gift of books? Maybe they arrived together.

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      1. Darlene Avatar

        Perhaps they did, but I think it was my parents reading to me that started the love of reading. I recall getting a book for Christmas and then wanting to stay home and read it instead of having to go to Grandma´s for dinner. (and I loved going to Grandma’s usually)

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        1. Norah Avatar

          Good books can make you want to leave everything else behind. 🙂

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  6. calmkate Avatar

    I share your passion!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I know! It’s a great one. 🙂

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thanks, Anne.

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  7. Miriam Hurdle Avatar

    A lovely list of books, Norah!

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Miriam.

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  8. petespringerauthor Avatar
    petespringerauthor

    I’ve got to believe that as much as things change, some things will always stay the same. Opening a new book still gives me a thrill. I’ve read more ebooks this year than ever before. While that market will continue to grow by leaps and bounds, I still love the physical act of turning a page in a hardcover or paperback book. It’s an honor to be included in your list, Norah.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      I’m am so pleased to list your wonderful book on my site, Pete.
      I agree with you about paper books, but I also enjoy my ebooks and audiobooks. Never thought I would, but they provide so many more opportunities for reading, so why not?

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  9. Jacqui Murray Avatar

    Wonderful list, Norah.

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    1. Norah Avatar

      Thank you, Jacqui. 🙂

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