pick“Love In Winter Wonderland” is a lovely and heartwarming young adult romance book. The story takes place at a struggling London black owned bookshop on the brink of closing. The shop has been in Trey Anderson‘s family for generations, however, after a corporate bookshop opens down the street Wonderland may have to permanently close its doors.
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New books for (early) Christmas.
pickI got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via NetGalley.
If you‘re a fan of “The Office,” you‘re going to love this book. It puts a festive twist on the classic story “The Night Before Christmas.” It‘s a hilarious and heartwarming read that seamlessly blends the chaotic charm of Dunder Mifflin with the nostalgia of a Christmas classic, that will bring you laughs and Christmas cheer.
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This YA horror anthology features a mixture of 13 stories with one similarity: they all feature a white guy as the first victim. These stories range from a series of diary entries from a girl who may or may not be a killer to a story of a cannibal.
Short stories can be a bit iffy.
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I haven‘t read the first two books in Rodman Philbrick‘s The Wild Series, but if they‘re anything like Wild Wave, then I‘m in for a treat.
Nick and Jess are two middle school students that fate tosses together when a tsunami hits their small coastal town.
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Got book mail today! A very nice surprise from a lovely friend for my birthday.
pickI got this book for free, in exchange for my honest opinion via Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Ethan is scared of everything. And I mean everything. Germs, choking, horror films. You get the idea. So when one of the most popular kids in school invites his fellow classmates to watch the scariest movie ever made, Ethan‘s two best friends try to convince him to go. And he‘s terrified.
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Book mail! I‘m reviewing this later in the month. Thanks for the free copy Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
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Being in the 6th grade can be incredibly difficult, and this is true for Sophie Valentine. She and her best friend Eve, attend MS477, a magnet school. However, Eve has been absent since Thanksgiving with little explanation, only that she tried to hurt herself…
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13 year old Avery moved to Philadelphia last year, and she‘s very excited about her trip back to her hometown for the summer. She‘s excited about seeing her friends, and the treehouse, and reading mystery books with Paige, and just feeling like she belongs, because she‘s having a lot of trouble fitting in at her new school…
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pickThis book is an absolute must for any cat lover! It‘s full of adorable photos and heartwarming stories. The passion and dedication of the Kitten Lady shine through every page, making this book both informative and inspiring. A perfect choice for anyone looking to learn about these adorable creatures.
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“The Blonde Dies First” is an engaging and suspenseful thriller/horror that captivated me from beginning to end. The storyline is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping me guessing throughout. The characters are well-crafted, each adding a unique dimension to the plot. Being the horror nerd that I am…
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As it is marketed for fans of The X-Files, I knew I needed to check this book out. I thought this book was an interesting concept and had some good moments. However, ultimately I found it to be a bit lacking. The art was phenomenal and the characters were engaging…
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I got to read this as an ebook. But finally have it as a physical copy. Thank you so much Holiday House for sending this to me.
pickThis is an absolute masterpiece that kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The character development, plot twists, and suspenseful storyline had me hooked from the very first page. The author‘s writing style is engaging and immersive, making it impossible to put down (although I had to in order to get some other books read). The main character Pip, is a relatable and strong female lead that you…
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Sylvia Locke and the Three Bears, is a delightful twist on the Goldilocks fairy tale. Sylvia is a young girl with an attitude. All she wants is a special kind of cereal, and her grandmother is attending to a busted pipe. How dare she? After a walk in the woods, Sylvia comes across the Three Bears home, and overhears them say they have the exact…
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pickPippa “Pip” Fitz-Amobi has decided to perform her Senior Capstone project on the disappearance of Andie Bell, a high school senior presumed to be murdered by her boyfriend Sal Singh. Not long after Andie went missing, Sal killed himself and confessed to her murder. However, Andie‘s body was never found…
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Zora has dedicated every waking moment to her D.C. bookstore and rarely has time for romance. However, when Lawrence, an author she‘s been crushing on for years has an event at her store, she begins to revaluate her life‘s priorities. Add in his best friend Reid, and this is a book full of a love triangle…
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Zombies, zombies, and more zombies! Joule, Regina, and Oliver live in the city of Redwood. And like every other city, then are preparing for the upcoming zombie season. However, this year, the local zombies are more active, and Redwood residents are doing everything to avoid the horde…
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When I said I devoured this book, I mean it. Erin Baldwin is an absolute genius! This slow-burn, young adult romance was just what I needed this winter. I‘ve personally never been to camp, but this book made me nostalgic for the place. Yes, on the surface, this is a story about romance…
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I‘ve been a fan of R.L. Stine for as long as I can remember. So when the opportunity came to read this book, I jumped at it. I have yet to read the first in this series, and you need not to read it in order to enjoy this book. All the stories were well-written and ultimately had lessons to learn from…
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A body positive coming of age Young Adult novel. Bridget is plus sized girl from a small town in Nebraska, knows she destined to some day be a star on Broadway. Upon getting accepted into her dream school, Bridget lives to perform but she ultimately hits a snag and is challenged to not sing for an entire year and not be the centre of attention…
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pickI‘ve watched The Nightmare Before Christmas a handful of times. I always turn it after the Kidnap the Sandy Claws number (that‘s my favourite). I vaguely remember Jack delivering presents and can‘t tell you how it ends. So, when I saw that it was in book form, I jumped at it. I mean, the book is always better right? In this case, the movie came before the book…
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pickI have been a fan of the Lucy Stone books for awhile now, but this is my first time reviewing them. I think it started out with a great amount of intrigue and hooked me immediately. The constant attention to detail is what makes this book click. As an Irish descendant I enjoyed the pieces of Irish culture and legends…
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I‘m a huge fan of Spongebob, I grew up with him. So I knew I had to read this book. It was a quick read (like this review). Some of the information I knew already, other times I learned something new. All in all, it‘s an entertaining read and a must for any Spongebob fan…
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Spoilers ahead. Read at your own risk.
Something More, is a messy young adult love story about a fifteen-year-old high school Palestinian-Canadian girl who is still dealing with her autism diagnosis…
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Anyone who knows me knows that I‘m Team Zombie forever. However, after being apart of a Blitz for this book, I had to break my rules of no vampires and requested to read the book…
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so-soTo some, high school is the glory years. To others, it‘s just a means to an end. For Gigi, Bea, and Neerja, it has always just been a stepping stone towards the glamorous years of college. When the girls‘ role model leaves high school with barely anyone remembering who she was, the girls realize they don‘t want to waste these years…
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so-soIf you‘re looking for a teen drama, look not further. This book has it all: sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Okay maybe not the last part, but definitely sex and drugs. The narrative was a little difficult to follow at times, whenever the author would say ‘he,‘ I sometimes had a hard time distinguishing between Nicholas or Sebastian, or any male character for that matter…
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Nimbus is a story full of kittens, goblins, and magic. Nimbus has had a string of bad luck, until she meets her best friend and new owner, Fletcher. However, her happy days don‘t last long when Fletcher‘s aunt brings a mysterious and ancient jar that ends up releasing a nightmare demon who attacks Fletcher…
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The only thing seventeen year old Anastasia (Stas) Nonu seemingly needs to worry about, is fitting into her bridesmaid dress her mother picked out for her in the wedding to her long time partner ‘Mama K.‘ But when Stas finds her mother brutally murdered in her dance studio, her whole world is turned upside down…
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pickHana Yang Lerner is the girl you go to when you have a problem that needs to go away. At the most elite private school in Washington, DC., Hana being abandoned by her elitist friends when her dad gets involved in a huge scandal. She is only let back in when someone or something needs fixing, and Hana is just the girl for the job. She can fix anything, except maybe her own life…
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pickI loved this book and I loved watching Quinn and Brennan bump into each other every St. Patrick‘s Day. I loved Quinn for the mess she is, and I find that even if I don‘t have some of the same issues as her, she‘s rather relatable (even if I did want to smack her for her self sabotage). And I loved Brennan for how down to earth and sweet he is (why can‘t men in real life be like the men in my books?)…
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In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, Will, a young rebel, discovers the greatest battle between darkness and light is within himself. Will he succumb to rage, or will he embrace his compassion? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure that draws you in from the first sentence…
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I‘m a sucker for a great cover, and this one was incredible. Let Him In is an explosive debut from William Friend.
A grieving father left to raise his 6 year old twins is struggling to cope. One night, he finds his girls standing at the foot of his be. Naturally, upon looking, he finds no man anywhere in their house…
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so-soAlex Fletcher is an ex-Marine and is now a pharmaceutical rep with a bit of paranoia about flu pandemics. The year is 2013, and he has a vivid memory of the Swine Flu outbreak. Alex‘s paranoia has led him to stockpile food, water, power supplies, and plenty of guns and ammo. His plan is a simple one: isolate himself and his family from everyone throughout the flu outbreak, even as the world they know crumbles around them…
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Sadie has spent most of her life trying to be regarded a certain way: smart, confident, likeable, and charming. She has the need to be loved by everyone, and would do anything to not upset anybody in her life. She and her number 1 nemesis (and co-captains), Julius hate each other with a passion…
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pickEstranged siblings Louise and Mark suddenly find themselves back at their childhood home after both of their parents die in a car accident after leaving in a hurry one rainy night. Almost suddenly after returning, Louise begins to have odd events happen to her. Being attacked by a squirrel nativity is one of them. After a fight with her brother, the pair call on their realtor cousin to help them sell the house…
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I‘ve always been a fan of scary, horror, and ghost stories. I‘ve always loved them, and to me, it can be difficult to find a good one. However, I found this read to be nice and very light. I didn‘t want to put this book down (although I had to at one point), I enjoyed this book so much, it had me hooked from the first page…
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pickFirst off, this is an older book. Published about 1994, so its a little dated. It was before the time of Ebola outbreak in 2014, when a lot of people hadn‘t even heard of the virus yet. This book gives a summary of the then Reston Outbreak in Reston VA. It can get a little gory at times, but overall it‘s a solid read and can prove that truth is better (and scarier) than fiction…
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Halloween Cupcake Murder:
This read reminded me of a Father Brown story. It was a quick and enjoyable read.
Mrs. Claus and the Candy Corn Caper:
I didn‘t care for this story. It took everything in me to finish it…
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This is my first time reading a Carlos Whittaker book, and I loved it! I have read many devotional books with more to come (some not reviewed or will be reviewed on my blog) and this is one of the best ones. The book is geared toward tween and teens, but I got just as much out of it. It‘s an inspiring read from a relatable guy who has a gift…
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I‘m a huge fan of R.L. Stine growing up with his books. So when I saw this, I knew I had to pick it up. If you also enjoy his books, enjoy campfire stories or urban legends, then this book is for you, no matter your age…
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Ava ‘Fitz‘ Fitzgerald is a teen Instagram fashion influencer. Thanks to her trendy up cycling and large fan base, she is able to be in New York for the summer completing a program at FIT, learning how to scale up her brand. The issue with this is that Fitz‘s girlfriend and summer roommate, dumps her right before the program starts…
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Felix just got uprooted from everything he knows, including his best friend. When he and his family move into a mansion that his family has inherited, Felix soon realises that his new home is haunted. Through his mother, Felix meets Squeak, who like himself, has just moved and has found herself with no friends…
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pickThis was my first real horror novel and I‘ve read it so many times, that I thought it might be worth reviewing. What initially drew me to the book is that I‘m from West Virginia and I was just plain curious. I do feel like the inbred West Virginia thing is played out, but it worked…
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Does Love Always Win? I can‘t answer that, because it would spoil the reading experience. What I can tell you, is my own personal reading experience. This book is all about self-discovery as our main character Sam “Shorty” Daniels as she explores her sexuality and begins to fine out who she truly is…
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