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September 2020 Reads at Hidden Lake Gardens

on September 30, 2020

Unfettered Journey Gary F. Bengier

on September 24, 2020

Gary F. Bengier Unfettered Journey

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The Secret of Rosalita Flats Tim W. Jackson

on September 09, 2020

The Secret of Rosalita Flats Tim W. Jackson

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Confess: The Untold Story of Dorothy Good by Juliette van der Molen

on September 08, 2020

Confess: The Untold Story of Dorothy Good Juliette van der Molen

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Knee Deep Karol Hoeffner

on September 03, 2020

Karol Hoeffner Knee Deep

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You Were Not Born to Suffer: Overcome Fear, Insecurity and Depression and Love Yourself Back to Happiness, Confidence, and Peace Blake D. Bauer

on September 02, 2020

Blake D. Bauer You Were Not Born to Suffer

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August 2020 Loft Reads and The Summit Series

on September 01, 2020

1972 summit series Soviet Union and Canada

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The Serpent and the Eagle by Edward Rickford

on August 27, 2020

Edward Rickford The Serpent and the Eagle

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Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl, #Anne Frank Parallel Stories

on August 26, 2020

#Anne Frank Parallel Stories Anne Frank The Diary of a Young Girl

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The Eagle

on August 21, 2020

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Mistakes by the Lake by Brian Petkash

on August 19, 2020

Brian Petkash Mistakes by the Lake

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Hi, I'm Lori

I’m a lifelong reader, a Midwestener, book lover and the person behind Lori’s Book Loft. Here you’ll find book reviews, author conversations, bookstores worth visiting, books being adapted for film, and the occasional story about how a particular book found its way into my hands.

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When Stillness Brings Clarity: What the River Knows by Ashya Khan

I recently finished What the River Knows by Ashya Khan, a beautiful book that stayed with me in a quiet way. The writing drew me in through its conversations between a seeker and a river and the questions we carry quietly within ourselves. It speaks to the importance of finding clarity by returning to our own nature and taking the time to truly listen to what is within us. But it was the watercolor illustrations that gave me another feeling altogether. There was such softness and peace in them. As I moved through the pages, I found myself wanting to slow down, be still, and sink myself into the illustrations. They seemed to create a little space where I could breathe, feel more at ease, and simply let go. I think that is what I appreciated most about this book. The writing gives you something to think about, while the illustrations give you permission to pause. Together, they create a feeling of stillness that can be hard to find in everyday life. Sometimes we need that reminder—that...

Birdbrains: A Book That Reminded Me to Look Closer

Earlier this year, I received a copy of Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds from Raven Chronicles Press via Shannon O’Grady. I have to admit, I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I first opened it. I love books that bring together different pieces of a story, and this one immediately caught my attention because it isn't simply a book about birds. It is a collection of poetry, stories, observations, artwork, and facts that encourages you to look a little closer at the birds we so often take for granted. Birdbrains is a 314-page anthology featuring 107 species of birds from Washington State, along with other species from across the United States and around the world. It was edited by Washington State poet Susan Rich, with original pen-and-ink sumi-e paintings by artist Hiroko Seki and bird facts and notes from Stephanie Delaney. But what really makes this book interesting is the collection of voices inside it. Ninety-eight poets and writers contributed thei...

What Does a Corn Maze Have to Do With Minecraft—and a Trilogy?

September often makes me think of corn mazes. There’s something about stepping into a maze and not knowing exactly where you’re going. You have to make choices, figure things out, maybe get turned around a time or two, and wonder what’s waiting around the next corner. And that got me thinking about Minecraft. If you’ve ever played Minecraft , you probably understand the fun of exploring, building, getting lost, finding your way, and maybe making things a little more difficult for the next person who comes along. A maze in Minecraft can be more than just a maze. You can add traps, surprises, puzzles, hidden rooms—whatever your imagination comes up with. So I started wondering: What if the maze was part of a story? That’s what caught my attention about a trilogy of children’s books I’ve been reading. The story follows twins Tyler and Tess Porter, the eleven-year-old protagonists of The Magic Maze Trilogy. They begin the story with some playful banter. They make th...

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