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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/21/19

    Last Week It’s been a great reading week! Seven hours on a bus definitely adds some quality reading time, plus I finally had some time off this weekend to read as well! This week I read: The Oddmire: Changling by John Ritter The Misadventures of Nobbin Swill: Crumbled by Lisa…

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    Ogre Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

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    Synopsis:  “Set in the world of the Newbery Honor-winning Ella Enchanted, this tale by beloved author Gail Carson Levine stars a clever heroine who is determined to defy expectations—and outwit a fairy’s curse. Evie is happiest when she is healing people, diagnosing symptoms and prescribing medications, with the help of her…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/14/19

    Last Week I’ve read two books this week, again, another really busy work week for me. But, the two books I read were both amazing – The Spinner of Dreams by K. A. Reynolds and Orge Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine. Look for my review of Ogre Enchanted coming this…

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    The Spinner of Dreams by K. A. Reynolds

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    Synopsis:  “Inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways, The Spinner of Dreams draws from the author’s own experiences to create a story that feels timeless and universal. As she did in her debut The Land of Yesterday, K. A. Reynolds thoughtfully explores mental health and crafts an adventure…

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    Some Very Exciting News!

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    I’ve got some very exciting news today! I am so excited to announce that I’m partnering with Little, Brown and Company to promote new, upcoming titles! These will include everything from picture books to young adults titles. And what is more exciting than receiving a box full of books from…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 10/7/19

    Last Week I don’t know how, but work continues to be a little crazy! Between an intern and working adjusted hours with her and covering shifts as necessary while we’re down a few staff members, I’ve been working my tail off! Which means, when I finally have time to read,…

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    The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh by Supriya Kelkar

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    Synopsis:  “Harpreet Singh loves his colors—but when his family moves to a new city, everything just feels gray. Can he find a way to make life bright again? Harpreet Singh has a different color for every mood and occasion, from pink for dancing to bhangra beats to red for courage.…

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    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? 9/30/19

    Last Week It was an absolutely crazy week at work, I worked a bunch of extra hours and on Saturday which definitely put a dent in my reading time when I was eating dinner at 9pm at night and just trying to get done what needed to be done. Plus,…

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    Poetree by Shauna LaVoy Reynolds

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    Synopsis:  “The snow has melted, the buttercups are blooming, and Sylvia celebrates winter’s end by writing a poem. She ties her poem to a birch tree, hoping that it doesn’t count as littering if it makes the world more beautiful. But when she returns, a new poem is waiting for…

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    How to Code a Rollercoaster by Josh Funk

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    Synopsis:  “Pearl and her trusty rust-proof robot, Pascal, are enjoying a day out at the amusement park. Spinning teacups, ice cream, and of course: rollercoasters! Through the use of code, Pearl and Pascal can keep track of their ride tokens and calculate when the line is short enough to get a…