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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...

Tell Me More Kelly Corrigan
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Why You Should Read Tell Me More

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

My enthusiastic review of Tell Me More, a memoir by the talented Kelly Corrigan

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Why You Must Read Guinevere St. Clair

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

If you like kid lit with great characters and a bit of mystery, check out Guinevere St. Clair.

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Why I Loved “Born a Crime”

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Born a Crime combines humor, history, and cultural awareness. It's a great read (or listen, as Trevor Noah narrates his own story on audio book!)

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Why You Should Read America’s First Daughter

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 11 Comments

For fans of historical fiction or Thomas Jefferson, America's First Daughter is a must read!

Turtles All the Way Down
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Why You Must Read Turtles All the Way Down

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Themes, motifs, and a hard look at reality make Green's latest release another winner. Read my full review.

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