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The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst: A Cozy Fantasy Starring a Librarian with Unexpected Adventures
As soon as I heard about this book, I was hooked. I’ve enjoyed lots of books by Sarah Beth Durst in the past, but a cozy fantasy starring a librarian – with jam and a sentient plant friend – was … Continue reading
Posted in Adult, books, Fantasy, Print
Tagged book blog, book blogging, book reviews, cottagecore, cozy fantasy, Fantasy, fantasy romance, found family, romantasy, Sarah Beth Durst
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2023 Cybils Young Adult Speculative Fiction Finalists
I always like to see what my counterparts on the Cybils young adult speculative fiction panel have chosen as finalists! I started listening to these first thing in January, and only realized when I went to start writing reviews that … Continue reading
Posted in books, Lists, Reviews, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged audiobooks, book blog, book blogging, book reviews, books, Cybils, libby, library, reading, swashbuckling, teen book reviews, teen fantasy, teen science fiction, thriller
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Interview with Illustrator Bea Jackson: Creating Joyful Art for SUMMER IS HERE
Read on for an interview with Bea Jackson, the illustrator of the gorgeous new book SUMMER IS HERE by Renée Watson (of Piecing Me Together and Ways to Make Sunshine), as well as the best-selling PARKER LOOKS UP! As you all … Continue reading
Posted in books, picture books, Print, Realistic
Tagged 2024 picture books, African-American, Bea Jackson, book blog, books, illustrator interviews, picture books, reading, summer
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Don’t Hate the Player by Alexis Nedd
Here’s a sweet-tart teen romance between players on rival video game teams that doesn’t gloss over the barriers that face female players. Continue reading
Posted in books, Print, Realistic, Romance, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Alexis Nedd, book blog, Latino/a, Latinx, Puerto Rican, teen romance, video games, YA book blog
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Blog Tour! STOWAWAY by John David Anderson with GIVEAWAY
Join the blog tour for beloved author John David Anderson’s latest book, STOWAWAY, an exciting space adventure with a whole lot of heart. Continue reading
Much Ado about Baseball and Ophie’s Ghosts
Two of my most-anticipated summer books: Much Ado about Baseball by Rajani LaRocca and Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland. Continue reading
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