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Monthly Archives: August 2014
TSS: A Month in Review: August 2014
Books Reviewed Keep Your Friends Close by Paula Daly Sisters by Raina Telgemeier Conversion by Katherine Howe Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington (Audiobook) Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little The Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero Haunted Stuff: Demonic Dolls, Screaming Skulls … Continue reading
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Frightful Friday: Keep Your Friends Close by Paula Daly
Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. This week’s featured title is Keep Your Friends Close by Paula Daly: Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Grove Press (August … Continue reading
Posted in Frightful Friday, Grove Press, Mystery/Suspense, Review
Tagged psychological thriller
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Review: Sisters by Raina Telgemeier
Age Range: 8 – 12 years (3-7th grade) Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: GRAPHIX (August 26, 2014) ISBN: 9780545540605 Source: Publisher Raina wanted nothing more in the world than to have a little sister. When her wish is finally granted and her sister Amara is born, … Continue reading
Posted in graphic novel, GRAPHIX, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Review
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TSS: Booktopia Asheville #BooktopiaAVL
You may have noticed that this blog has been quite for the past several days. I’ve spent the last few days in the beautiful Asheville, NC surrounded by a host of readers and writers. Last Thursday, I hopped on a … Continue reading
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Fall Book Preview: September, 2014, Part III
We’re in the final stretch! I’ve already shared Part I and Part II of my most anticipated books of September. Today, I’m pleased to wrap up this series with the final post. Didn’t I warn you there were a lot … Continue reading
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Fall Book Preview: September, 2014, Part II
Yesterday, I shared the first of three posts spotlighting the September releases I’m excited about. Today I’m pleased to share the second list. Once again, I’ve included the publisher’s summary and a link to preorder. Without further ado… Of Monsters … Continue reading
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Fall Book Preview: September, 2014, Part I
School is starting back up here again in the next few weeks and the promise of cool, fall weather is just around the corner. Fall is, by far, my favorite season of the year. Here in Virginia, trees begin to … Continue reading
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Frightful Friday: Conversion by Katherine Howe
Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. This week’s featured title is Conversion by Katerine Howe: Age Range: 12 and up Hardcover: 432 pages Publisher: Putnam … Continue reading
Posted in Frightful Friday, Mystery/Suspense, Putnam Juvenile, Review, Supernatural, YA
Tagged Salem witch trials
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Review: Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington (Audiobook)
Listening Length: 7 hours and 17 minutes Program Type: Audiobook Version: Unabridged Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. (March 11, 2014) Source: Publisher, via Audiobook Jukebox Liv Bloom, a foster child, is thrilled when she obtains a scholarship to attend Wickham Hall, a school … Continue reading
Posted in Blackstone Audio, Review, Soho Teen, Supernatural, Thriller, YA
Tagged haunting, murder, private school
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Review: Dear Daughter by Elizabeth Little
Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Viking Adult (July 31, 2014) ISBN: 9780670016389 Source: Publisher Ten years ago, Janie Jenkins was convicted for the death of her murder. Now, released on a technicality, Janie alters her appearance and goes on a rouge … Continue reading
Posted in Review, Thriller, Viking
Tagged family secrets, murder, small town, South Dakota
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