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What I liked about My Friends, even though it’s sad

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

My Friends made me laugh and cry. It's a bit sad, but says so many fabulous things about art and friendship.

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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store: A great read for this moment in America

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

James McBride's latest release explores issues of immigration and inclusion. It's a powerful, relevant, and enjoyable read.

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Why it’s important to read SOLD, one of 2024’s most challenged books

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

October 5-11 is Banned Books Week, an event to bring awareness to the problem of censorship in America. This year, I'm reviewing the banned book SOLD.

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Dive into the secrets of Generations: what I learned from the book

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

I got some interesting insights from Generations, Dr. Twenge's evaluation of why generations of people are so different. Check it out!

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What you need to know about E Lockhart’s upcoming YA release, We Fell Apart

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

We Fell Apart mixes intrigue with family dysfunction for a solid, but not my favorite, contemporary YA novel. Will be released Nov 2025.

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Why The Wedding People makes a great summer read

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Here's an entertaining book for you to read this summer - The Wedding People by Alison Espach.

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