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Five Young Adult Books You Should Read

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

If you love YA, I've got some great suggestions for you. Some are serious, some are fun, all are good.

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Book Suggestions from the Goodreads Choice Awards

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 16 Comments

My book club is meeting next week, and we're choosing our books for 2016. I need ideas! The Goodreads Choice Awards can help me - and you too.

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Why You Must Read All the Light We Cannot See

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Book review in which I gush about All the Light We Cannot See, truly a must read for your TBR!

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Three Great Books You Should Read

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

Three books I loved, and one I didn't: some reading suggestions for you.

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

Why I Love The Ranger’s Apprentice

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

Literally everyone I tell about The Ranger's Apprentice comes back to me with raving reviews. It's must read kid lit, for summer or any time! The audiobook is...

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Why You Should Read Paper Towns

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Paper Towns the movie opens next week!  Of course I’ve read the book, and I’m giving you the scoop on what you need to know before you see the movie...

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