Category Archives: Book Reviews

Win THE FOURTH STALL Parts I & II!

Posted by Jenny Martin

Last year, I had the chance to read and review The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander, and boy it took me by surprise. I expected a few laughs, but it ended up having pretty much everything I like in a … Continue reading →

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The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate: An 11 yr. old’s Review

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The One and Only Ivan by Katharine Applegate is one of the best books I’ve read in quite some time. And believe me, I may only be an eleven year old, but I’ve read a LOT of them The One … Continue reading →

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Books I’ve LOVED Lately: Holiday Gift List Edition!

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To celebrate finishing my YA/Sci Fi project (and turning it over to my wonderful agent!), I treated myself to a reading binge over Thanksgiving break. That delicious read-a-thon inspired me to compile a list of great books, just in time … Continue reading →

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SHATTER ME: An Open Letter to Tahereh Mafi

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Dear  Ms. Mafi, Did you know that SHATTER ME was one of my *most* anticipated YA books of the year? Did you know that your blog posts are so funny and wise that I simply couldn’t wait to cheer the … Continue reading →

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All Hallow’s Read: DEAD OF NIGHT by Jonathan Maberry

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I’m lucky enough to have the same agent (the AMAZING Sara Crowe!) as Jonathan Maberry, so I couldn’t wait to read his latest book, DEAD OF NIGHT. Did I mention he’s featured in the upcoming History Channel Documentary, ZOMBIES: A … Continue reading →

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Mmm…MOMOFUKU MILK BAR COOKBOOK GOODNESS!

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After reviewing the advanced reader version, you better believe I’ll be picking up a final copy for my kitchen. Without a doubt, Christina Tosi’s Momofuku Milk Bar is exactly what a good cookbook should be—illuminative, engaging, and filled with gorgeous, … Continue reading →

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THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern

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To say THE NIGHT CIRCUS is atmospheric is an understatement, almost an insult to the strength of Erin Morgenstern’s prose. From page one, the reader is immediately immersed in the sights and sounds and smells of Le Cirque des Reves, … Continue reading →

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