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Review: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jenn

Where was this book when I was growing up? I’m thrilled to see the increased focus of super heroes for young girls in today’s society. Sure, we have far to go to catch up, but this new series of books, … Continue reading →

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Review: Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R. J. Palacio

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Jenn

I cannot begin to tell you how much my son (a pre-teen when we read it) adored the character of August Pullman. His story was so profound and continues to resonate within us, years after our initial read.  Children are … Continue reading →

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Review: Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Jenn

It was challenging to relay the depth of the premise of the novel.  At first glance, you might believe this to be one of those “young woman finds a man who saves her” sort of novels.  It’s not.  While Linus’ … Continue reading →

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Review: Brutal Youth by Anthony Breznican

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; 1ST edition (June 10, 2014) ISBN: 9781250019356 Source: Publisher Saint Michael’s is a crumbling Catholic high school, both structurally and figuratively.Freshman Peter Davidek’s first experience at the school is of an upperclassman that finally … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week.  The featured title this week is Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet: Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Crown (August 6, 2013) … Continue reading →

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Review: Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Jenn

Hardcover: 382 pages Publisher: Harper (April 2, 2013) ISBN-10: 006222543X Source: Publisher Kate is a single mother working long hours as a partner at a law firm. Her teen daughter, Amelia has a bright future ahead of her, a well-respected … Continue reading →

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Review: The Next Time You See Me by Holly Goddard Jones

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jenn

Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Touchstone (February 12, 2013) ISBN-10: 145168336 Source: Publisher Set in a small town in Kentucky, The Next Time You See Me is, at its core, is an examination of life in remote America and the characters … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Never Coming Back by Hans Koppel

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. The featured title this week is Never Coming Back by Hans Koppel: Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Pegasus (November 14, … Continue reading →

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Review: A Simple Thing by Kathleen McCleary

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jenn

Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Original edition (July 24, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062106236 Source: Publisher Susannah Delaney, her husband Matt and two children Katie and Quinn, live a hectic life in busy suburban Virginia. Katie, a teenager, is showing … Continue reading →

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