Crafty Librarian Chronicles

CRAFTY LIBRARIAN CHRONICLES

Crafty Librarian Chronicles is your go-to space for the perfect mix of books, crafts, and library life. Dive into engaging book reviews, hands-on DIY projects, and personal stories from a librarian who loves to create. Whether you’re a book lover, a craft enthusiast, or both, you’ll find inspiration, ideas, and a touch of creativity in every post.

Currently Reading

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Kindle: Nests and Nuptials by Polly Maple

Audiobook: When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker

Physical Book: The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow

Book Reviews

The Checkout Counter – March 2026

March was a whirlwind of direwolves, fae shenanigans, and hockey romances — and this librarian read every page. The March Checkout Counter covers five books across romantasy, cozy fantasy, and contemporary romance, including Dire Bound, Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands, and Scoring the Princess. Whether you’re looking for your next series obsession or just a feel-good romance, there’s something here for every reader!

Genre: Adventure, Cozy Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Romance, Romantasy
Series: Emily Wilde, Shield of Sparrows, The Remington Royals, The Wolves of Ruin, Under the Oak Tree |
Subjects: Fae, Games and Trials, Hidden Identity, Hockey, Magic, Royalty

The Checkout Counter – February 2026

*This post contains affiliate links; I may receive a small commission if you purchase.* If you work in a library, you’d think February would be peak reading season — and you wouldn’t be wrong. Between slower post-holiday foot traffic and the kind of bitter cold that keeps you indoors, it sounds like the perfect recipe […]

Genre: Dark Academia, Romantasy
Series: Harker Academy, Of Flesh & Bone, The Crucible |
Subjects: Demons, Fae, Greek Mythology, Hunters

Half City

*This post contains affiliate links; I may receive a small commission if you purchase.* A Librarian’s Pick What a treat it is when a new book arrives that genuinely earns a place on the display shelf. Half City, the latest from Kate Golden — author of the beloved Sacred Stones trilogy — is precisely that […]

Genre: Dark Academia, Romantasy
Series: Harker Academy |
Subjects: Demons, Hunters

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