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Why You Must Read The Time Traveler’s Wife

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Have you read The Time Traveler's Wife? You should! My glowing recommendation for this novel about love that endures despite the destructive affects of time. ...

Book reviews/How to encourage reading

Skipping Christmas: A Humorous Break from Holiday Stress

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

Did you know John Grisham wrote a funny book about Christmas? Learn more, and also get the details about the My Favorite Things Giveaway.

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My Favorite Banned Book: Fahrenheit 451

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

My guest Emily McGee adds to my series on dystopian literature with a review of Fahrenheit 451- a banned book about banned books! Check it out.

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The Giver: A Great Introduction to Dystopian Literature

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Up until last month, no one in my house had read The Giver, by Lois Lowry.  No one.  Very unusual for a house full of book lovers. Since we spend many hours on ...

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Why Not Try a Graphic Novel

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

How do you get an unenthusiastic reader to take interest in a classic piece of literature?  Or Greek mythology?  Or the anatomy of the eye? Try a graphic novel....

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Why it’s important to read The Kite Runner

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Julia Tomiak / 47 Comments

My friend Lynne asked at our last book club meeting, “Should I let my daughter read The Kite Runner?”  Lynne’s daughter is 15, intelligent, and well read.   But...

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