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Review: The Van Gogh Deception

December 10, 2020December 9, 2020Leave a comment

I found this book by accident at work (perks of being a librarian) and it was while I was reading Vincent and Theo, so I had to pick it up! It was one of those books that I knew I'd enjoy, but I underestimated how much I would! I read it in one day - … Continue reading Review: The Van Gogh Deception

We Need to Stop Calling YA a Genre

December 5, 2020December 2, 20209 Comments

I'm guilty of doing this, so I'm not coming down on anyone. For the longest time, actually, I would just refer to Young Adult books as a genre of books. The problem with calling YA a genre is the fact that it's not really a genre. It's an audience target. Much like children's books are … Continue reading We Need to Stop Calling YA a Genre

5 Book Series Recommendations

August 27, 2020August 26, 20202 Comments

In order to get myself back in the groove of blogging, I'm here with some recommendations I had written up in a notebook but hadn't gotten around to typing up yet. We all love our books that come in a series because we get to stay with our beloved characters a bit longer. Most series … Continue reading 5 Book Series Recommendations

Review: Restart

May 7, 2020May 7, 2020Leave a comment

Chase is the star of the middle school football team, and he seems to have it all. Popularity, cool friends, and he basically rules the school. That is, until he falls off his roof and ends up with amnesia. He forgets everything about his life and who he is as a person. As he tries … Continue reading Review: Restart

Review: The Printed Letter Bookshop

February 1, 2020January 31, 20204 Comments

When Madeline was young, she spent some time working in The Printed Letter Bookshop with her aunt Maddie.  Then after a falling out between Aunt Maddie and Madeline's father, twenty years goes by without the two speaking, and out of loyalty to her father, Madeline doesn't feel comfortable visiting her aunt when she lives only … Continue reading Review: The Printed Letter Bookshop

Review: Again, but Better

January 16, 2020January 15, 2020Leave a comment

After a sucky beginning to college, 20-year old Shane finally decides to make a change and does a study abroad program in London.  Right away we learn that Shane is an awkward, shy, quirky girl who has a dream of being an author someday.  However, due to her parents' expectations, she is a premed major.  … Continue reading Review: Again, but Better

Review: Ali Cross

January 11, 2020January 8, 2020Leave a comment

Ali Cross wants to be just like his father, Alex Cross - a great detective.  So when Ali's friend Gabe goes missing, Ali immediately takes it upon himself to help crack the case. It's not that the police don't seem to care, but at the same time they aren't working fast enough for Ali's liking.  … Continue reading Review: Ali Cross

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