Category Archives: Library Book

Review: Little Sweet Potato by Amy Beth Bloom and Noah Z. Jones

Posted on August 23, 2013 by April

How did I get it?: I ordered it for my library. I thought it might be a good pick for a Story Time and it definitely is. Why did I read it?: The cover alone was enough of an enticement … Continue reading →

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Review: Your House Is on Fire, Your Children All Gone by Stefan Kiesbye

Posted on October 18, 2012 by April

How did I get it: My library. Why did I read it: The book looked scary and unusual and familiar all at the same time. I figured it would make for a refreshing change in one way or another. Summary:  The village of Hemmersmoor is a … Continue reading →

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Review: The Diviners by Libba Bray

Posted on October 4, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. I ordered a copy for my YA collection. Why did I read it: I saw the book trailer while I was attending School Library Journal’s SummerTeen Conference. I liked the spooky vibe, and I couldn’t resist … Continue reading →

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Review: Long Lankin by Lindsey Barraclough

Posted on September 21, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. I ordered a copy for my YA collection. Why did I read it: I first heard about this book through The Book Smugglers. While their review made me a little wary, I wanted to read something Teen … Continue reading →

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Review: The Origami Yoda series by Tom Angleberger

Posted on September 11, 2012 by April

    How did I get it: The library, but I’m going to be buying them ASAP. Why did I read it: I’ve been meaning to read this series for a long time now. Summary:  For The Strange Case of Origami … Continue reading →

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Review: The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Córdova

Posted on August 22, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: Lately I’ve been trying to read books that I can use as recommendations or suggestions for teen readers. I was curious to see what this book would be like … Continue reading →

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Review: Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Posted on August 15, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: The cover piqued my interest, and I was really curious to see what a Young Adult book about Tiger Lily and Peter Pan would read like. Summary:  Before Peter Pan … Continue reading →

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Review: Hide and Seek by Sara Shepard

Posted on August 7, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: I have been pining for the 4th part of The Lying Game series for months now. I ending up devouring the whole book in one sitting while waiting for my car … Continue reading →

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Review: I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga

Posted on August 2, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: I’m a big fan of any kind of serial killer fiction. Summary:  What if the world’s worst serial killer…was your dad? Jasper (Jazz) Dent is a likable teenager. A … Continue reading →

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Review: Batman and Robin vol. 1: Born to Kill

Posted on August 1, 2012 by April

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: While I have no interest in the latest Batman movie, I have been enjoying a lot of Batman-related graphic novels lately. I also couldn’t resist one that featured Damian. … Continue reading →

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