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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!

Book reviews

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...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters

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...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Improving grammar/News from book business/Words and Technology

Word Nerd’s Top Ten Favorite Podcasts

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Podcasts keep my brain stimulated while I run the roads or run my kids to practice. Here's a list of my top ten favorite "wordy" and "nerdy" podcasts.

Book reviews/Favorite Authors

Seniors Sleuth: A Cozy Mystery for Fun Reading

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Do you know what a cozy mystery is? I explain, and recommend one written by my friend Jennifer Chow. Come learn about a great "beach read."

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