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“Betsy [Ray] was always making lists.”   Betsy Was a Junior

I am an obsessive list maker.  Lists bring order to chaos, help us organize our thoughts, and allow us to compare and share.   Here are a few of my favorite lists.  What have I forgotten?  

Favorite Children’s Books

Favorite Adult Books (to come)

Favorite Boarding School Stories (to come)

Recommended Book List for DowntonAbbey Fans

Books for Fans of Call the Midwife

Books to Read When It's Snowing

Books for the Hamilton-Obsessed

What to Read in a Pandemic

Favorite Reads of 2008

Favorite Reads of 2009

Favorite Reads of 2010

Favorite Reads of 2011

Favorite Reads of 2013

Favorite Reads of 2014

Favorite Reads of 2015

Favorite Reads of 2016

Favorite Reads of 2017

Favorite Reads of 2018

Favorite Reads of 2019

Favorite Reads of 2020

Favorite Reads of 2021

Favorite Reads of 2022

Favorite Reads of 2023

Favorite Reads of 2024

Favorite Reads of 2025

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