Lovesick by Spencer Seidel is a thoroughly gripping tale that begins with teenager Paul Ducharme being found kneeling over the dead body of his friend, Lee Janis. Initially, Paul cannot remember how he got there, and no one seems to know where Wendy Trower, Lee’s girlfriend and Paul’s friend and love interest, has disappeared to….
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Be Empowered: Eat Chocolate for Breakfast
The intro to Be Empowered! Eat Chocolate with Breakfast tells why Jan Bethancourt wrote this book: This collection of original sayings began as email messages to my daughter, Sarah, during her years of college. I encouraged her to believe in herself, to stare hardships in the eye, and to know that kindness is not only…
Mile 81
Recently I reviewed Stephen King’s latest novel, 11/22/63, and tried to convey that this fantastic story is not King’s typical horror fare. The same definitely cannot be said for Mile 81, a novella recently released on audio that highlights King’s penchant for vehicles and heroic kids. Along the Maine Turnpike, there’s a rest stop at…
East Dragon, West Dragon
Dragons may be a mainstay of old-time children’s stories, but the type of dragon you’re most familiar with may depend on where you live. Robyn Eversole brings two dragons from opposite sides of the world together in East Dragon, West Dragon, a tale of cultural exposure and different perspectives. East Dragon lives like royalty in…
The 10 p.m. Question
The 10 p.m. Question by Kate De Goldi features 12-year-old Frankie Parsons. Each night he lies awake in bed, worrying. By 10 p.m., he’s usually searched out his mom to ply her for answers or to simply receive some comfort. But other then having an overactive worrying imagination, he’s a perfectly normal kid. He and…
Home Front, with giveaway
The War in Iraq finally ended late last year, with the last of U.S. troops leaving Iraq by mid-December. But the soldiers who served their country are forever altered by their time in Iraq. Kristin Hannah’s inspiration for Home Front came while watching the nightly news, as troops came home to their families. Jolene Zarkades…
What Happened to Hannah
What Happened to Hannah by Mary Kay McComas is one of those truly satisfying novels that engages both your heart and your imagination from beginning to end. Hannah Benson fled her abusive home as a teenager and has worked hard to move past the pain and dysfunction that defined her early life. Now the owner…
The Girl Who Was on Fire, Hunger Games movie edition (with Giveaway)
Four out of the ten books on the Amazon Best Sellers list are Hunger Games books. The original book has been in the top 100 for 500 days. I assume it dropped off at some point, but the 2nd and 3rd in the series have been on for around 800 and 700 respectively, which is…
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