Hi everyone! I am pleased to report that I kept up on my January book group reading and am excited for my neighborhood book group's discussion of Wonder this coming week. I actually picked this novel and rereading it reminded me how much I love the characters and it's sweet and simple message. A few initial thoughts: …
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The Big Finale [Winter]: A Review
Today, I am so excited to review Winter by Marissa Meyer!! The Lunar Chronicles has become one of my favorite series (see reviews of Cinder, Scarlet, Fairest, and Cress) and I anxiously awaited the debut of Winter last November. My sweet husband bought me the entire series for Christmas! I started Winter right away, but I read …
Surprising and Sweet [Princess Academy]: A Review
Hi All! I've been hibernating reading Winter all week. I finished late last night and can't wait to get my thoughts together and write a review. I'm planning to get that published next week so keep an eye out! I'm back today with a review of a novel I first read a couple of years …
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It Just Keeps Getting Better [Cress]: A Review
I am back today with a review of the third book in what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series (check out my reviews of Cinder and Scarlet). The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer continues in Cress-- focusing on the fairy tale of Rapunzel. A few thoughts before I delve into this book. This novel was as …
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Making History [The Boys in the Boat]: A Review
Hi everyone! Today I am here with a review of The Boys in the Boat, a neat book that I have heard a lot about. Both my mom and my mother in law recommended this book after they read it for their book clubs. It is an incredible story of team work, diligence, and a determination …
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Hard to Put Down [Scarlet]: A Review
Guys, I just had one of those days where you can hardly do anything but read. Yesterday, I finished the second book in the Lunar Chronicles series, Scarlet. I had to finish it so I could move on with my life. It was fantastic. I laughed. I gasped. I sighed. I wanted to scream. I wanted …
[Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close]: A Review
I'm excited to share some of my thoughts about Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. This book has been on my to be read pile for a while so I was excited to finally get to it. It's a compelling story of loss, family, and discovery. The language is beautiful and specific, …
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Reimagining Cinderella in [Cinder]: A Review
I kept hearing great things about the Lunar Chronicles here in the blogging world. So I finally checked out Cinder from the library and devoured it. It was not what I expected. Cinder by Marissa Meyer is the first book in the Lunar Chronicles. It follows the experiences of Cinder, a teenage cyborg, who is also …
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All the Hype [The Maze Runner]: A Review
The Maze Runner is one of those books that has become overwhelmingly popular. As such, it morphs into a new genre of sorts. I sometimes find myself already disliking books that achieve celebrity status--especially in young adult literature. Often, before I even read them, I don't like them. But I finally gave The Maze Runner …
[To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before]: A Review
I've heard a lot about this book in the last several weeks. And I was curious about it. So I reserved it at the library and read it in less than 48 hours. I enjoyed the easy style and pace of the novel. It was easy to get excited about the story and root for …
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