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Karla J. Strand

Information Specialist – Freelance Writer

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Blog The Time is Now

Reading, writing, and puppies: the summer of ’19

Posted on September 6, 2019October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

While it’s been some time since I’ve written a post here, I am reading and writing many things! Here’s the latest on what I’ve been up to and where you can find me. First, I was asked to take on new duties at my day job because my boss left…

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Blog January and February Wrap-Up and Updates

January and February Wrap-Up and Updates

Posted on March 5, 2019October 19, 2021 By Karla Strand

January and February Wrap-Ups and Updates from Karla J. Strand – I’m writing for Ms. Magazine blog, reviewing, reading, and trying to keep up!

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Blog August 2018 WrapUp

Reading Wrap Up for August 2018

Posted on September 2, 2018October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

This month, I read three books, wrote four reviews, and listened to an audiobook. I posted some other articles and watched Sharp Objects. What did you do?

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Books Classic Reads for the Rest of Us

Classic Reads for the Rest of Us

Posted on August 23, 2018October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

I enjoy classic books. There’s something about books that have stood the test of time that intrigues me. But let’s face it, historically books by white men are the ones most often considered as “classics.” Some books by white women have been included and the canon is expanding to include…

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Blog Monthly Wrap-Up June18

June Wrap-Up

Posted on July 7, 2018October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

I cannot believe it’s already July! The summer is flying by and I wanted to take a minute to look back and reflect upon what I’ve read, listened to, and wrote last month. In June: I read four new books: Suicide Club by Rachel Heng – Review coming soon! The…

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Blog How We Get Free by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor

What I’m Reading – 29 Jan 2018

Posted on January 29, 2018January 21, 2021 By Karla Strand

Unlike many of you, I did not watch the Grammys. I love music but haven’t watched music award shows in years. Instead the gf and I finished binge-watching RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 8… I know, I am behind, but trying to catch up. In the meantime, I am recording the…

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Blog Girls Burn Brighter by Shobha Rao

What I’m Reading – 15 January 2018

Posted on January 15, 2018January 21, 2021 By Karla Strand

I want to read ALL THE BOOKS by women. Seriously, it’s becoming a problem. I was able to whittle down my must-read fiction by women in 2018 list to 12 (plus a bonus book by -gasp!- a man) and that was near impossible. Still as I am tooling around on…

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Reads for the Rest of Us Must Reads for the Rest of Us 2018 Part I

12 Must-Reads for the Rest of Us – 2018 – Part I

Posted on January 15, 2018October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

It’s a new year and that means a whole new host of books to read. And 2018 has no shortage of amazing new books that I can’t wait to get my hands on! Now I must admit that there are many titles left over from the last year (or two,…

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Blog An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

What I’m Reading – 5 Jan 2018

Posted on January 5, 2018January 21, 2021 By Karla Strand

Just a short update for today, that I meant to post yesterday! I’ve finished The Power by Naomi Alderman. Such a great book! If you like A Handmaid’s Tale, you will like this book. I’m now onto Violence Girl by Alice Bag, Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman,…

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Blog An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon

What I’m Reading – 2 Jan 2018

Posted on January 2, 2018October 12, 2021 By Karla Strand

Hey, 2018! I am just finishing up The Power by Naomi Alderman and it is so good. I will count it towards my reading goals for 2018! Next on the list for fiction is An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon. I am super excited about this one. Then I’d…

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