Hello dear readers! How to Be Brave is E. Katherine Kottaras’ debut novel and it hit shelves this week! Today I’m excited to share an excerpt and the book trailer, plus you can enter to win a copy of the book for yourself! This book is about grief and learning to live again. After […]
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Morgan Matson’s latest book Since You’ve Been Gone is a scavenger hunt wrapped in a coming of age, and a fun and thoughtful choice for YA contemporary fans. Since You’ve Been Gone reminds you of carefree summer days, best friends, and the search for the perfect playlist. In Since You’ve Been Gone, Emily’s summer plans go […]
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In Rites of Passage, Sam is one of the first girls to attend the exclusive Denmark Military Academy, and the guys are none too pleased to have her. Sam McKenna has military pedigree – her father is a respected Lieutenant Colonel, her brother Jonathan is the cadet colonel at DMA, and her late brother Amos […]
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It’s a shame that the first time this book got my attention is during banned book week, when both this title and Eleanor & Park were in the news. Regardless, I’m happy that the book challenge put Yaqui on my radar so I could read this unforgettable book about a bullied girl. Yaqui Delgado Wants […]
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The DUFF by teen debut author Kody Keplinger is a raw and realistic look at high school life. It is a refreshing and fast paced read that is very relatable. The DUFF reminded me of a Judy Blume or Laurie Halse Anderson type book with it’s accurate portrayal of teens. Haven’t we all felt like […]
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