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Title: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness Pages: 216 Genres: YA, Middle Grade, Contemporary, Magical Realism Published by: Walker Books (Sept. 27, 2011) Summary The monster showed up after midnight. As they do. But it isn’t the monster Conor’s been expecting. He’s been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he’s had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments, the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming… This monster is something… Read More
Title: The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins Pages: 608 Genres: YA fiction, Contemporary, Verse Published by: Margaret K. McElderry Books (Jan. 24, 2017) Summary How do you live your life if your past is based on a lie? A new novel in both verse and prose from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Hopkins. For as long as she can remember, it’s been just Ariel and Dad. Ariel’s mom disappeared when she was a… Read More
Title: The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury Pages: 258 Genres: Christian, Fiction, Romance, Christmas Published by: Howard Books (Jan. 1, 2012) Synopsis Number one New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury delivers an instant classic with this heartwarming Christmas story about a hundred-year flood, lost love, and the beauty of enduring friendships. Molly Allen lives alone in Portland, but she left her heart back in Tennessee with a man she walked away from five years ago. They had… Read More
Hello, and Happy New Year! Now that 2016 has come and gone, it is finally time for me to share with you all my favorite books from the past year! I read so many great books in 2016, so it was really hard for me to narrow it down to just 10. These are organized based on the date I read them, not how much I loved them. 10. The 5th Wave… Read More
Can you guys believe there are only a few days left in 2016?! I sure can’t…wasn’t summer like, last week? This past year has been such an experience, especially when it came to blogging. I made this blog back in February, and I’ve certainly learned a lot! So far, my blogging experience has been very positive, but now that I’ve been at it for a while, I think it’s time to set… Read More
Title: The Angel of Forest Hill by Cindy Woodsmall Pages: 208 Genres: Fiction, Christian/Amish, Romance, Christmas Published by: WaterBrook (Oct. 4, 2016) Summary A time of anticipation. A season of miracles. Because of Joel s impossible situation, twenty-one-year-old Rose must sacrifice everything. As days pass into years in the midst of the beautiful hills, the laughter of children, and God s providence is it too much for Rose to hope for love in return? An amazing journey… Read More
We are now exactly three weeks away from Christmas day! Ahhh!! I’m so excited, but honestly, time needs to slow down – it’s all coming so fast! lol Anyway, here we are with my third Countdown to Christmas for 2016. Countdown to Christmas is a weekly feature where I recommend a different Christmas-y book each week to read during this holiday season, which was inspired by Kourtni Reads‘ Christmas countdown! This week’s pick… Read More
Title: All I Want for Christmas by Jenny Hale Pages: 233 Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Chick Lit Published by: Bookouture (Oct. 6, 2016) Summary All I Want for Christmas is a big, cozy Christmas story about the importance of family, the strength of childhood friendships, and learning to trust your heart. Fans of Carole Matthews, Susan Wiggs and Susan Mallery – and anyone who likes the glow of Christmas lights and the rustle of wrapping paper – will fall… Read More
Hey all! Christmas is officially in full swing! I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving (for those of you in America); mine was very nice. 🙂 Countdown to Christmas is a weekly feature where I recommend a different Christmas-y book each week to read this holiday season – inspired by Kourtni Reads‘ own Christmas countdown! This week’s pick is Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle. Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful… Read More
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