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A Great Audio Book for Holiday Travel

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

If you like fantasty/ adventure that will appeal to the entire family, I have a book for you! Just in time for holiday travel.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Teen Read Week: Don’t Get Caught

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Would you like a funny novel about high school pranks? I've got just the book for you! Happy Teen Read Week!

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/News from book business

Protecting Freedom of Speech: Banned Books Week 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This week, the American Library Association has been celebrating Banned Books Week. Here are a few key terms you should know about censorship and intellectual ...

Mosquitoland by David Arnold
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Why You Must Read Mosquitoland

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Looking for some great contemporary YA? I've got the book for you.

Ultimatum
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Why You Should Read Ultimatum

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

For a well written family drama geared toward young adult readers, try Ultimatum by K.M. Walton.

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What You Should Know About 13 Reasons

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Have you heard the hype about 13 Reasons Why? Here's what you need to know re: this novel about teen suicide.

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