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Mar. 26, 2026
Reading the Last Page First
Why I find the concept distressing, heading toward horrifying.
Mar. 26, 2026
Clapping at the End of a Movie
The movie (and book) that recently inspired me to clap at the end. On a weeknight!
Jan. 30, 2026
Memorable Books of 2025
A list of the most memorable books I read in 2025.
Jan. 23, 2026
A New Year Off Like a Shot
Thoughts during the first few days of 2026.
Dec. 12, 2025
A Conversation with Essea White Part 2 – RWLJ148
Children’s author Essea White joins Laura Joy Lloyd to discuss the value of cultivating childlike wonder, the thrill of reading timeless stories, the idiosyncrasies of including fictional characters in our daily lives, and more. More about Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/ “I Wonder” children’s book by Essea White: https://www.esseawhite.com/book/ About Laura Joy Lloyd Laura Joy Lloyd writes uplifting contemporary stories set on
