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Turtles All the Way Down
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Why You Must Read Turtles All the Way Down

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Themes, motifs, and a hard look at reality make Green's latest release another winner. Read my full review.

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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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/Favorite Authors/How to encourage reading

Four Books for Your Teenage Son: A Preview

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 8 Comments

I need to get my hands on some books my 14-year-old son will like, and fast, before I lose him completely to Clash of Clans. I did my research and have a few i...

Book reviews/Favorite Authors/Favorite Characters/Recommended kid lit

What You Should Know about The Fault in Our Stars Before You See the Movie

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 17 Comments

My 12 year old daughter wants to see TFIOS, but she doesn't even know what the book is about. There are a few things she, and you, might want to know...

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Why You Must Like The Characters to Like the Book

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Can you like a book if you don't like the characters? Come by and add to the discussion!

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