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Whoa, Sarah. I think we need a post on how you do it ALL and so WELL!

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In agree!

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This was such great insight into how you manage to get all of this reading done!! And I loved reading about your experience as a contest judge. I am sometimes a judge for a writing competition for creative writing at UCLA and I always find the process so interesting! Thanks for sharing!

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I enjoyed working with Sarah and yes, she gets a lot done.

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How great to see Sarah here, Gayla!

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Sarah is just the best!

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Awesome add to your newsletter. Sarah Miller, you killed it!!! Thank you

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I'm honored to have her write for me! Thanks for reading!

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I bow down to you, Sarah. You get more done in a day than I do in a week! I've judged creative writing contests for conferences and it is a fascinating experience. Also, I now want pink walls and a red bookshelf. Thanks, Gayla, for inviting Sarah to guest post.

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Thanks for reading Charlotte!

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This kind of week would leave me limp and weak and drained but also happy. I'm amazed but also really glad to read about Sarah's week here. It IS fun to see what others read along with the why's and how's behind their reading lives.

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It's fascinating!

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This is a great read. I'm exhausted thinking about doing all you do... so I'll stay a spectator and cheer you on to a successful, happy future!

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I'll spectate right along with you!

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Wonderful! Glad to have a partner in crime!.

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What a wonderful day-in-the-life (or week!) of a reader. We are SO glad you are with us this year, Sarah, and am happy to hear that despite the teetering piles, you are having fun and discovering new loves. Can't wait to see what you and your panel select!

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Thank you so much for having me! The experience has already far exceeded my expectations. (I mean, I had none, but it's been super fun and I'm not sure I'd really considered that as a possibility.)

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Just reading this left me breathless. I’m in awe of Sarah. Now I know where to go to find a great book for a child--or me. Thanks, Gayla and Sarah!

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So many great recommendations from Sarah each week!

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I absolutely love this peek into readers' lives! I've always wondered about judging awards and how exhausting it must be!

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I can't imagine reading that many books in a short amount of time!

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I’ve been a Round 1 judge for Cybils a few times before, and I can attest to the fact that it is a LOT of reading. This year I’m a Round 2 poetry judge, so it was nice to get a little preview of what’s in store!

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There are so many good books coming your way, Nicole!

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Nov 9, 2023Liked by Gayla Gray

As a long-time reader of Can We Read, and lover of Sarah and her writing, this post took my breath away, and also had me feverishly add to my TBR list on Goodreads. Hooray for cozy reading chairs, audiobooks, and moments made for reading.

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Cozy reading chairs, I agree!

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I loved this post! So inspiring and fun to read 😊

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Agreed!

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Fabulous post, although it did make me feel a little exhausted. My children are grown up but I still read quite a few children’s books for my own pleasure. I subscribed to Sarah’s newsletter a while back and it’s excellent.

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It made me exhausted too, lol

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This is amazing ... I had a target of 200 books for my Goodreads challenge but only managed 50 :D I still have 6 days so am going through my Audible list at 2X speed to try and get it up to a respectable 70 books read in 2023.

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50 books is very "respectable" considering most people don't read even 1 book a year. I hope you had a great reading year this year and will have an even better one next year!

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Jan 16Liked by Gayla Gray

This is such a fun concept and I would love to see more!

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I have more coming during 2024, stay tuned.:)

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