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Book Review: "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

It is 1986 in Omaha, Nebraska. Park is the only half-Korean kid anywhere that he knows of, and while he has some friends - he mostly just likes to remain unnoticed. Eleanor is the new girl, which...

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Book Review: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

I've found that there are certain books in this world that you just know are going to be amazing. I have no idea what the book is about, how the story is told or who the characters are - but I know...

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Classics Club: Spin #2

I wasn't able to participate in the first Classics Spin. I tried not to let it get to me, but I couldn't help getting a little jealous about all the fun other members were having with it! So I'm...

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Book Review: "I Just Want To Pee Alone" by Some Kick Ass Mom Bloggers

OK, Moms, be honest. How many times have you uttered the words "I just want to pee alone", probably with an exasperated sigh? It's okay. You can admit it. I've been there. I, myself, have been...

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Book Review; "Beautiful Creatures" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

In the small town Gatlin, South Carolina everything stays the same. The families that live there have always lived there, and the social ladder is set in stone. Sixteen year old Ethan Wate can't...

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Bout of Books 7.0 Master Post

Today marks the start of Bout of Books 7.0! This entire week I will be striving to read as much as I can - at least more than I normally do :) Goal: I'm going to shoot for reading 4 -5 books or...

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Book Review: "Hiroshima" by Laurence Yep

A detailed account of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II. The actions of the pilot and crew as well as a young villager and her sister are followed from just before the bombing...

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Book Review: "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" edited by Nikki Giovanni

This is one of the last books that I was required to read for my Child Lit class, and one that I immediately wanted to share with all of you. This book is so much fun! Nikki Giovanni put it all...

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Book Review: "The Arrival" by Shaun Tan

In this wordless graphic novel, the reader follows the story of a man who leaves his family in search of work in another land. The journey is lonely and difficult, and the land in which he arrives...

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Book Review: "Tales of Terror" by Edgar Allan Poe

I have wanted to read (and in some cases re-read) Poe's short stories for such a long time! I'd be reminded whenever I'd see a beautiful complete collection of his works in a bookstore, but those...

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You can register for Armchair BEA now!

Well, technically, registration opened up a couple weeks ago - but I was far too involved in school to realize it. But now I've registered for the third year in a row - and you can join me in all...

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I'm Joining Bout of Books 7.0!

Time to start getting ready for the next Bout of Books! This is a week-long read-a-thon in which participants are encouraged to reach their own personal reading goals for the week. Here is the...

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Dewey's Read-a-thon: End of Event Survey

Well, the Read-a-thon is over... I did last about 14 1/2 hours, but didn't wake up early enough this morning to get started again. My hat is off to those of you who persevered! I hope everyone had...

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Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon Master Post

It is Read-a-Thon Day! A day in which hundreds of people around the world have set everything aside to just READ. I love days like this. The main page for the Read-a-Thon can be found HERE. Check...

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Reflections on World Book Night

So many awesome things happened yesterday! First of all, it was my 8th wedding anniversary - so that was kind of a big deal. My husband had a dozen red roses with 8 white tulips delivered and...

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Dewey's 24-Hour Read-a-thon is coming!!

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-Thon is almost here!! It is taking place next Saturday, April 27th. I seem to remember that it runs from 8am Saturday until 8am Sunday? But I'm not really sure. I think that...

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Book Review: "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

Eleven year old Delphine is taking care of her two younger sisters - Vonetta and Fern - during their cross country trip to meet their mother in the summer of 1968. Their mother had up and left them...

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Book Review: ?When You Reach Me? by Rebecca Stead

Set in New York City during the late 1970s, this fantasy novel revolves around twelve year old Miranda the notes she receives from an unknown person. The notes seem to know about things that...

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Book Review: ?Skeleton Creek? by Partick Carman

Read Ryan's journal as he talks about what happened two weeks ago, and about what's happening now. Two weeks ago, he and his best friend Sarah were just doing what they normally do in their very...

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Book Review: ?Clockwork Princess? by Cassandra Clare

Oh, how I missed you Will Herondale. You too, Tessa. Jem as well of course! This is a wonderful and fitting conclusion to The Infernal Devices Trilogy.... I absolutely adored it. Not to give too...

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Book Review: ?Please Bury Me in the Library? by J. Patrick Lewis

April is National Poetry Month, so I thought I'd kick off the month with a collection of poetry for children that I happened upon while browsing this section of our library. Now I'm the first to...

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Book Review: ?The 39 Clues: One False Note? by Gordon Korman

I was a little excited to see The 39 Clues (any) on my reading list for my Child Lit Class - I mean, the books in this series fly off the shelf at the library, and I wanted to see what the fuss is...

Mar 28, 2013 Like

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Book Review: ?Requiem? by Lauren Oliver

Finally we see the thrilling conclusion of the Delirium Trilogy! In this dystopian world created by Lauren Oliver, love is considered a disease. A disease which the good citizens undergo a cure at...

Mar 25, 2013 Like

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Classics Club: March Question

So my reading so far this year has been quite odd. I'm reading a lot - I've hit 100 books already (though many of those are picture books for class), but I haven't completed a single Classic Club...

Mar 21, 2013 Like

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Reflections on 3 Years Blogging...

Wow - Three Years Blogging! When I started doing this, I never really expected it to become such a part of me. I still wouldn't primarily identify myself as a "blogger" or a "book blogger" (except...

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Book Review: ?Mr. Popper's Penguins? by Richard and Florence Atwater

Mr. Popper, Mrs. Popper and their two children live a quiet and orderly life in the small town of Stillwater in the early 1930s. Mr. Popper is a house painter and looks forward to his winter off of...

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Book Review: ?City of Lost Souls? by Cassandra Clare

City of Lost Souls picks up pretty much exactly where City of Fallen Angels leaves off.... and wow. Quick warning - This will be all sorts of spoilery if you haven't read up to this point in the...

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Book Review: ?Election? by Tom Perrotta

I had previously read two books by Tom Perrotta - Little Children and The Leftovers and enjoyed them both. I also liked the 1999 film adaptation of Election starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew...

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Book Review: ?Reunion at Red Paint Bay? by George Harrar

Simon Howe has quite the comfortable life. He has a loving, intelligent wife, an energetic son, and is currently the owner and editor of his very small town's weekly newspaper. His 25th High School...

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Book Review: "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

Book Review: "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston

Classics Club: Spin #2

Book Review: "I Just Want To Pee Alone" by Some Kick Ass Mom Bloggers

Book Review; "Beautiful Creatures" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Bout of Books 7.0 Master Post

Book Review: "Hiroshima" by Laurence Yep

Book Review: "Hip Hop Speaks to Children" edited by Nikki Giovanni

Book Review: "The Arrival" by Shaun Tan

Book Review: "Tales of Terror" by Edgar Allan Poe

You can register for Armchair BEA now!

I'm Joining Bout of Books 7.0!

Dewey's Read-a-thon: End of Event Survey

Dewey's 24 Hour Read-A-Thon Master Post

Reflections on World Book Night

Dewey's 24-Hour Read-a-thon is coming!!

Book Review: "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia

Book Review: ?When You Reach Me? by Rebecca Stead

Book Review: ?Skeleton Creek? by Partick Carman

Book Review: ?Clockwork Princess? by Cassandra Clare

Book Review: ?Please Bury Me in the Library? by J. Patrick Lewis

Book Review: ?The 39 Clues: One False Note? by Gordon Korman

Book Review: ?Requiem? by Lauren Oliver

Classics Club: March Question

Reflections on 3 Years Blogging...

Book Review: ?Mr. Popper's Penguins? by Richard and Florence Atwater

Book Review: ?City of Lost Souls? by Cassandra Clare

Book Review: ?Election? by Tom Perrotta

Book Review: ?Reunion at Red Paint Bay? by George Harrar

Book Review: ?All my friends are dead.? by Avery Monsen and Jory John

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