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Top Ten Tuesday: Great Middle Grade Moms (or at least ones that try really hard)
This was a really difficult list to create – apparently I don’t pay close attention to the adults in middle grade fiction (when they exist, which is a whole other issue). And then when I was creating the list, I wanted to come up with a diverse list of families…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Things On Our Reading Wishlist
Disabilities (other than Autism Spectrum) There are so many titles with characters on the Autism Spectrum, which I think is valuable, but there are so many other disabilities that can be portrayed and these books are not always easy to find. “Lighter” teen fiction I was the “good kid” in…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Ten Middle Grade Novels with Turquoise Covers
Since today is a cover freebie for our Top Ten Tuesday, I decided to showcase covers that were filled with my all-time favorite color – turquoise. The first five titles are on my TBR list and the remaining titles are ones I read and enjoyed. Hope you find something you…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Will Make Me Instantly NOT Want To Read A Book
Poetry Although I have enjoyed novels in verse, reading poetry is something that I can’t seem to get into… I’m a quick reader and I think the subtle nuance of poetry is often lost on me. Horror Although I love thrillers, I can’t stand to be scared, especially if I’m…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Things That Will Make Me Instantly Want To Read A Book
Middle Grade Middle grade is definitely my wheel house, I love middle grade novels because they’re not afraid to address the “tough topics”, but I like the underlying layer of hope. YA sometimes is too dark for me! Historical Fiction I grew up devouring historical fiction – I loved Caddy Woodlawn,…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Most Unique Books I've Read
Ghost Knight by Cornelia Funke Nuts To You by Lynne Rae Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Bunny – Detective Extraordinaire! by Polly Horvath, illustrated by Sophie Blackall Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Skottie Young Fake Mustache by Tom Angleberger, illustrated by Jen Wang The Adventures of a South Pole…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Harry Potter Fandom – Quote Style
I had a difficult time with this topic! I’m not super into any one thing, unless it’s books, but I decided to go with Harry Potter because I do love the series, I just don’t do the whole writing fan-fiction, purchasing merchandise, etc. part of fandom. So instead I chose ten…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Authors I'd Love to Meet
I’ve been so lucky to meet some of my favorite authors already (conferences, BEA, festivals, etc.) But I wanted to create a list of authors that I haven’t yet met that I’d really love to meet in person! Anna McQuinn – Her Lola & Leo series is one of my…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books Read In One Sitting
Granted, I probably didn’t read all of these in one setting, but most I read in large chunks and just couldn’t put down! Check out these awesome titles. Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon Weekends with Max and His Dad by Linda Urban Wish by Barbara O’Connor Moo by Sharon Creech Ghost by…
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Spring TBR
I’m so glad Top Ten Tuesday is back and I’m so looking forward to these new middle grade and young adult titles published during the first half of 2017! Amina’s Voice by Hena Khan Scar Island by Dan Gemienhart The Warden’s Daughter by Jerry Spinelli The Last Boy at St.…