Abby Hargreaves is a New Hampshire native living and working as a Children’s Librarian in Washington, D.C. She fulfills the gamut of the librarian stereotype with a love of cats, coffee, and crocheting (and likes a good run of alliteration). Her MLIS degree enjoys the company of a BA in English from Hollins University, making Abby an advocate of women's universities. Her favorite color is yellow.
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a librarian looks like? This librarian for a public library gives you a peek, from check in to check out.
"Even if I still maintain my position, my experience of reading and digesting the book is greater for our talks."
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In a course on Austen’s work in college I ranked the Jane Austen heroines by how badass they are. Here are the definitive results.
While I tend to have more of a minimalist style when it comes to home furniture, I have to say the idea of furniture made from books has its appeal.