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September 29, 2017

Staff Reads: Favorite Titles »

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At CRP this October, The Pickles are Electric, Monday Starts on Saturday, and everything goes Whoosh Boom Splat.  Creative titles make or break a book, so we’re sharing our favorite book titles of all time today. Check them out below!

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September 15, 2017

Staff Reads: September 15, 2017 »

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Check out what our staff has been reading below and join us in welcoming our new intern, Alex Granato, onto the CRP blog! Share what you’re reading in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #CRPreads.


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After my two previous reads, I wanted something a bit lighter and settled on t



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September 1, 2017

Staff Reads: The Long Weekend Read »

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With the long Labor Day weekend approaching, we’ve rounded up our staff’s recommendations of books to get lost in while enjoying the last few days of summer.

Share what you’re reading in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag. #CRPreads

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I’m looking forward to finishing The

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August 18, 2017

Staff Reads: August 18, 2017 »

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Check out what our staff has been reading below! Share what you’re reading in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag. #CRPreads

 

I am currently reading Born a Crime by Trevor Noah.

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August 9, 2017

Staff Reads: Favorite books to read in one day »

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Happy #BookLoversDay! For those who are a bit behind in their reading goal for the year, we’ve compiled some of our favorite books to read in one day. For additional quick reads, check out The Millions recent post.

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Middle grade books are great for quick reads with thought-provoking theme…

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July 14, 2017

Staff Reads: July 14, 2017 »

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After a slight hiatus, we’re back this week with another Staff Reads. Check what we’re currently reading below! #CRPreads

 

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My Fourth of July weekend read was The Girl Who Drank the Moon, a gorgeous middle gra…

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June 16, 2017

Staff Reads: June 16 »

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Check out what our staff has been reading below! Share what you're reading in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #CRPreads

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"I am currently reading A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers." —Olivia Aguilar, publicist

My college roommate recently sent over Anyt

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May 12, 2017

Staff Reads: May 12, 2017 »

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How is it already mid-May? The weather here in Chicago is starting to feel like summer is approaching, and we're getting our picnic blankets, sunscreen, and books ready for some reading in the sun. In the meantime, check out what our staff has been reading below!

 

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April 28, 2017

Staff Reads: Favorite Fictional Teachers »

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In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week next month, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite fictional teachers. And, of course, there were multiple references to Harry Potter.

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April 14, 2017

Staff Reads: April 14, 2017 »

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Today’s staff reads post features giggles, Gaiman, and a gargantuan amount of reading. Share what you’re reading in the comments or on Twitter using the hashtag #CRPreads

 

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Listening to Jenny Lawson’s Furiously Happy has left me alternating between stifling bouts of giggles o…

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