Yesterday afternoon I got an email from a student that read in part

I have really appreciated your book suggestions in the past. 

I got misty-eyed and continued to read on as she was asking for book suggestions during our time of social distancing. In my replies about how she was accessing her books so that I could tailor the suggestions, I also included that her email made my day. Because it did. 

Librarians read books so that we can be ready to recommend them at any time. I also keep meticulous notes on Goodreads (post to follow) for better recall. But no matter what, I read because it makes me a better person and helps me in my day to day work where I always have students at the back of my mind. I actually blogged about it for Nerdy Book Club back in July. 

She made my day just by thanking me for doing what I love. I’ll ask you who you can thank. I know I decided I would pay this warm, fuzzy feeling forward and thank a few people myself.