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Batgirl at Super Hero High (DC Super Hero Girls) by Lisa Yee

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Jenn

This is now the third book I’ve read in this series and it may very well be my favorite. I believe it serves an important message to young girls, those who have been immersed in stories and movies about famous … Continue reading →

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Review: A Boy Named Christmas by Matt Haig

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Jenn

I’m a sucker for retellings of the story of Santa Claus. Add the fact that this is written by Matt Haig, author of a few of my favorite adult novels like The Humans and The Radleys and I’m sold! That said, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Review: Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

Posted on December 5, 2016 by Jenn

Since November, I have been in the biggest of book slumps. I have no problem losing myself in an audio book on my commute to work but when it comes to sitting down and reading a book, I’m hopeless. I … Continue reading →

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Review: How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Jenn

This review copy has been sitting in my book pile since the spring. When I saw it sitting there, all lonely and unread, I quickly added it to my pile of books to review for Murder, Monster & Mayhem. Then … Continue reading →