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Banned Book Review: Lord of the Flies

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

A review for Banned Books Week - the often challenged Lord of the Flies. It's a good classic. You should read it.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Books to Give for Father’s Day

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Give Dad something useful this year - a great book! I have a few suggestions...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Perfect Summer Reads!

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

A great summer book is smart, entertaining, and not too demanding. Here are some ideas for you...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Audio Books for the Family Road Trip

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Need some family friendly books to listen to on a long road trip? The Word Nerd recommends...

Book reviews

Why You Should Read Orphan Train

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

If you like historical fiction, Orphan Train is a great pick for you. This interesting novel highlights an overlooked piece of America's history.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Why You Should Read Fangirl

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Have you read any of Rainbow Rowell's books? I really think you should. My enthusiastic review of Fangirl.

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