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Review: The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig
Review: The Other Daughter by Lauren Willig Source: Digital galley courtesy of St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected publication: July 21, 2015 by St. Martin’s Press Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: Raised in a poor yet genteel household, Rachel Woodley is working in France as a governess when she receives news that her mother… Read more
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Review: Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave
Review: Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave Source: Digital Galley courtesy of Simon & Schuster via NetGalley. Thank you! Published: June 2, 2015 by Simon & Schuster Verdict: Okay/Good Book Description: There are secrets you share, and secrets you hide… Growing up on her family’s Sonoma vineyard, Georgia Ford learned some important secrets. The secret… Read more
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Writers’ Retreat: Do I Want to Go to There?
From terrific author/cartoonist/illustrator Grant Snider, behold “The Writers’ Retreat”: …how many (or which) authors are hanging out on Cliché Island? Read more
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Must Read Monday (9): First Class Murder & Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
Welcome to the ninth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring two most excellent sounding children’s… Read more
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Must Read Monday (8): Circus Mirandus and Nooks & Crannies
Welcome to the eighth edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring two recently released children’s fiction… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (4)
I have had the pleasure of reading a number of terrific picture books as of late! From the much talked about to the wordless to the quieter offerings, here are some terrific picture book picks: Whimsy’s Heavy Things by Julie Kraulis. This is a thoughtful, contemplative and beautiful picture book from a Canadian writer/illustrator… Read more
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“My, what big eyes you have…”
What a week. A beloved family member passed away a few days ago and it’s just been a sad and ugh kind of week. I hope to be back ASAP with some reviews. In the meantime, please enjoy Charlie Brown and Linus talking about libraries. Do you think most kids are a little scared of… Read more
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Must Read Monday (7): Kate Beaton
Welcome to the seventh edition of Must Read Monday! On Mondays I will spotlight some new and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics, children’s lit to adult fiction! This week I am featuring upcoming titles from Canadian author/artist/illustrator… Read more
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Reviews: Unicorn on a Roll & The Worrier’s Guide to Life
Review: Unicorn on a Roll (Heavenly Nostrils #2) by Dana Simpson Source: Digital galley courtesy of Andrews McMeel Publishing via NetGalley. Thank you! Published: May 26, 2015 by Andrews McMeel Publishing Verdict: Very Good This second Heavenly Nostrils collection from Dana Simpson is just as delightful as the first collection! I never had the pleasure… Read more
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