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Astral Tide Release: Dystopian with a Sci Fi Twist!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Read a preview of Anna Silver's new book Astral Tide, an exciting combination of dystopian, fantasy, and sci fi. Enter her giveaway to win free books and more.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

Another Way to Read E-books: Scribd

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

I've found an easy way to get e-books, if you're willing to pay a small monthly fee.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

Why I Love See You At Harry’s

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Learn more about See You at Harry's, a great coming of age book for tweens.

How to encourage reading/News from book business/Words and Technology

How E-readers Are Improving Literacy With Worldreader

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Worldreader.org wants to use technology eradicate illiteracy. Find out how!

How to encourage reading

How to Train Your Brain: The Mensa Puzzler Calendar

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

How do you exercise your brain? I like to keep my family thinking with a daily puzzle. It's easy with Mensa.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews/How to encourage reading

How Does Otherborn Compare to Other Dystopian Reads?

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 12 Comments

Author Anna Silver explains why her novel Otherborn isn't your typical YA dystopian book.

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