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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...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Why You Should Read We Were Liars

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

I have a love/hate relationship with the novel We Were Liars, by E Lockhart. It's very well written, but the story doesn't sit right with me. I recommend it, ...

Awesome Young Adult Books/Improving vocabulary

Vocab from We Were Liars: Semaphore

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 9 Comments

Are you familiar with semaphore? E Lockhart uses it in her awesome YA novel ,We Were Liars, and I had to look it up. Come learn with me today.

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

What You Should Know About Insurgent Before You See the Movie

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Insurgent opens March 20, 2015. An avid Fan Girl and I will tell you what you need to know.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

What to Read When You’re Snowed In

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Are you snowed in like me? Take advantage of the inside time with some great books. I give suggestions for middle grade, young adult, and adult.

Awesome Young Adult Books/How to encourage reading/Recommended kid lit

How to Find a Good Audiobook: The Audies

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Julia Tomiak / 14 Comments

So many books, so little time. Audiobooks can help you get more reading done, but you gotta find the good ones. "The Audies" can help.

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