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Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty
Book reviews/Favorite Authors

What I Liked, and Didn’t, About Truly, Madly, Guilty

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Truly, Madly, Guilty has gotten mixed reviews online, but I'd say it's a worthwhile read... if you can get through the first half.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Who I Am

What I Love and Hate In Books

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

The Word Nerd shares what she loves and hates to find in books. See how much we have in common!

Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/News from book business

New Releases from J.K. Rowling

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

From plays to books to movies - the Word Nerd sums up all the new stuff coming out from beloved author J.K. Rowling.

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.

Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

What Was Your Favorite Book of 2015?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 23 Comments

If you're like me, you need book suggestions for gift ideas as well as for escape during the cold months ahead. Help me build my favorites list and you'll ente...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Recommended kid lit

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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