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A book to help you escape

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Need to escape the winter blues? I've got the perfect YA suspense for you... One of Us Is Lying by Karen McManus.

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Word Nerd Recommendations for fall 2020

Posted on October 26, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Whew! I haven’t posted a book review in ages, and now is exactly the time when we need good entertainment. Today I will recommend not one, but THREE books...

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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 / 8 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...

Ultimatum
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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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