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Summer Reading Suggestions

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

Some great reading suggestions for the pool, the beach, or the hammock.

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Why You Should Read I Have Lost My Way

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

The struggle of loss - Gayle Foreman captures it so well in her latest YA novel. A great read!

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Why You Must Read Bridge of Clay

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

The Dunbar Boys: five brothers, young teens and young men, living on their own with only a mule named Achilles to watch over them. How did they get there and wh...

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Why You Should Read Ultimatum

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

For a well written family drama geared toward young adult readers, try Ultimatum by K.M. Walton.

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What You Should Know About 13 Reasons

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 7 Comments

Have you heard the hype about 13 Reasons Why? Here's what you need to know re: this novel about teen suicide.

Awesome Young Adult Books/Book reviews

Book Reviews for Fans of YA and Non-fiction

Posted on October 28, 2016 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Five micro-reviews for you. Lots of good options here!

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