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Favorite Books of 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Favorite reads from 2018 are in, and it's a great list!

Book reviews/Favorite Authors

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2018?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

Tell me your favorite book from this year, and in return you will get a list of reading suggestions and the chance to win a B & N gift card! Spread the wor...

Book reviews/Recommended kid lit

How to Find a Great Book: Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Looking for some great reads? Check out the Goodreads Choice Awards 2018. The books are chosen by other readers like us!

Book reviews

Why You Must Read The Handmaid’s Tale

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This dystopian novel is disturbingly plausible... and a must read for our time.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Why You Must Read The Hate U Give

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

The Hate U Give comes right out of today's headlines, tackling the touchy topic of police violence and racism. It's a powerful read.

Book reviews

Why You Must Watch The Post

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Have you watched The Post, with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks? You really should, and here's why...

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