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Author Chat with Elizabeth Bunce (Premediated Myrtle: How To Get Away With Myrtle), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Elizabeth Bunce author of Premediated Myrtle: How To Get Away With Myrtle. Read on for more about Elizabeth and her book, an excerpt, plus a giveaway!       Meet Elizabeth Bunce !     Elizabeth C. Bunce  grew up on a steady diet...
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Zachary Snyder
Love the cover artwork! Think my niece would love the book! (After I read it)
Thursday, 24 September 2020 11:55
Penny Olson
The cover is really fun and intriguing. I love the idea of a girl sleuth with a cat.
Thursday, 24 September 2020 15:02
Gabby Roberts
This seems like such a cute book! Reminds me of Enola Holmes!
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Author Chat with Kelly Jensen (Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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  Today we're excited to chat with Kelly Jensen author of Body Talk: 37 Voices Explore Our Radical Anatomy. Read on for more about Kelly and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet  Kelly Jensen ! Kelly Jensen  is a former librarian and current editor at  Book Riot  and...
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Zachary Snyder
This book looks great, would be good for my twins!
Thursday, 20 August 2020 12:12
Heena Cruzl
The things you give are very convincing, I have read it many times and feel very logical. This is my own opinion, but many people ... Read More
Sunday, 23 August 2020 22:57
Gabby Roberts
This sounds cute, inspiring, and uplifting!
Tuesday, 25 August 2020 19:32
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Spotlight on Naked Mole Rat Saves The World (Karen Rivers), Plus Excerpt & Review!

Spotlight on Naked Mole Rat Saves The World (Karen Rivers), Plus Excerpt & Review!










  Today we're excited to spotlight Naked Mole Rat Saves The World (Karen Rivers).  Read on for more about Karen, an excerpt, plus an review!          Meet Karen Rivers !   Karen Rivers's books have been nominated for a wide range of literary awards and have been published in...
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Spotlight on The Jumbie God's Revenge (Tracey Baptiste), Excerpt, Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)

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Today we're excited to spotlight The Jumbie God's Revenge by Tracey Baptiste.  Read on for more about Tracey and her book, an excerpt, plus an giveaway!          Meet Tracey Baptiste!   Tracey Baptiste is a New York Times bestselling author who grew up in Trinidad and Tobago on...
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Author Chat with Nicole Melleby (Hurricane Season), Plus Giveaway!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Nicole Melleby author of Hurricane Season.  Read on for more about Nicole, plus an interview and an giveaway!          Meet Nicole Melleby ! Nicole Melleby is a born-and-bred Jersey girl with a passion for storytelling. She studied creative writing at Fairleigh...
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John
What a beautiful Van Gogh-style sky on the cover!
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 20:37
Nancy Hernandez
It really is beautiful.
Saturday, 18 May 2019 16:15
Danielle Hammelef
The cover is beautiful and the synopsis sounds emotional and fun to read.
Monday, 03 June 2019 20:05
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Spotlight on The End Of The World & Beyond (AVI), Plus Excerpt!

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Today we're excited to spotlight The End Of The World & Beyond  by AVI.  Read on for more about AVI plus an excerpt!           Meet AVI ! Avi is the author of many books for young readers including  Catch You Later, Traitor,  the Newbery Medal novel Crispin:...
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Author Chat with Catherine Fisher (The Clockwork Crow) Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Catherine Fisher author of The Clockwork Crow. Read on for more about Catherine and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Catherine Fisher ! &nbs...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round Two) ~ (US Only)
heck out more frightfully entertaining children's stories below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spookt...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA ~ Round Three) ~ (US Only)
Check out more frightfully entertaining YA books below, enter the giveaway, and don't forgot to check out all of the other posts this week and enter those giveaways for more chances at spooktacularly ...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round One)~ (US Only)
It's the first of October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your fa...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (Children's Edition) (Round One) ~ (US Only)
It's October. Leaves are turning rust and gold. A chill is creeping through the air. And Halloween is fast approaching.  It's the perfect time to curl up inside with a mug of your favorite hot be...
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Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020! (YA Edition - Round Two)~ (US Only)
Yesterday, we launched the first day of our EPIC Spooktacular Stories Giveaway of 2020!! Posts featuring some of the most chilling, suspensful books on the shelves!    Check out more frightf...
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Latest Book Listings Added

The Walrus and the Caribou
The Walrus and the Caribou
 
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When the earth was new, words had the power to...
The Elephant's Umbrella
The Elephant's Umbrella
 
3.5
 
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Elephant is always ready and willing to share her prized...
Calvin Gets the Last Word
Calvin Gets the Last Word
 
4.0
 
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The dictionary as narrator? YES! ...
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
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In Kara Barbieri's Goblin King, the stunning sequel in the...
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
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Morrigan battles a new evil as a strange, frightening illness...
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
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*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* From New York...
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
 
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An atlas of the most extreme meteorological and geological disasters...
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
4.7
 
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Ashley Poston, acclaimed author of Heart of Iron, returns...
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
 
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A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome! Within...
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
 
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Animals--they're cute and fluffy, cuddly and puffy, and ... sometimes...
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
 
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Award-winning author-illustrator Drew Sheneman brings budding paleontologists the truth about...
The Camelot Betrayal
The Camelot Betrayal
 
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The second book in a new fantasy trilogy from New...
Soulswift
Soulswift
 
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A dark, epic fantasy about a girl who must rethink...
Goblin King
Goblin King
 
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In Kara Barbieri's Goblin King, the stunning sequel in the...
Beautiful Wild
Beautiful Wild
 
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You are invited to set sail on the maiden voyage...
Kingdom of the Wicked
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From the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling...

Latest Member Reviews

The Walrus and the Caribou
The Walrus and the Caribou
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE WALRUS AND THE CARIBOU is a delightful picture book that captures Indigenous folklore about the creation of animals. Guk..."
The Elephant's Umbrella
The Elephant's Umbrella
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE ELEPHANT'S UMBRELLA is a picture book with great illustrations and a moral of kindness. The elephant has a special..."
Calvin Gets the Last Word
Calvin Gets the Last Word
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CALVIN GETS THE LAST WORD is a cute picture book told from the perspective of Calvin's beloved dictionary. He is..."
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
Goblin King (Permafrost, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"GOBLIN KING is a much faster-paced and action-packed YA fantasy sequel. Janneke has taken the mantle of the stag, though..."
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #3)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOLLOWPOX is an engaging middle grade fantasy that takes the reader on a magical journey to the Wundrous Society. Morrigan..."
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
Earth-Shattering Events: Volcanoes, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and other natural disasters
 
5.0
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Earth-Shattering Events by Robin Jacobs is a wonderfully thought-out book that details different natural disasters: what they are, how we..."
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
Gut Garden: A journey into the wonderful world of your microbiome
 
4.7
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Gut Garden by Katie Brosnan is a well-thought out journey through our digestive system, introducing kids to the bacteria and..."
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
ICK! Delightfully Disgusting Animal Dinners, Dwellings, and Defenses
 
5.0
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"National Geographic Kids is always sure to be a winner at my house. Their newest release has been deemed the..."
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct: Real Facts About Real Dinosaurs
 
4.3
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Dinosaurs Are Not Extinct by Drew Sheneman is a short, illustrated nonfiction book introducing children to one of the more..."
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SWAMP THING: TWIN BRANCHES is a graphic novel about finding yourself, remembering history, and forging your own path forward. Alec..."
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
The Mirror: Broken Wish (The Mirror, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BROKEN WISH is a beautifully composed fairytale. The book begins with the story of Mathilda and Agnes, neighbors who have..."
How to Catch a Yeti
How to Catch a Yeti
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"HOW TO CATCH A YETI is a delightful picture book about a group of children who, as the title implies,..."
Along Came a Fox
Along Came a Fox
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ALONG CAME A FOX is the story of Bramble, who is excited to find some fireflies. Her friends tell her..."
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Pizza Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ROSA'S BIG PIZZA EXPERIMENT is a cute picture book about the process to make a pizza, beginning with the flour,..."
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
The Gilded Wolves (The Gilded Wolves, #1)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE GILDED WOLVES is a fantastic YA fantasy. Although given a year in the 1800s and a historical setting, the..."
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
The Silvered Serpents (The Gilded Wolves, #2)
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"That ending!!! THE SILVERED SERPENTS is an engaging YA historical fantasy that picks up after the first book ended, and..."
Among the Beasts and Briars
Among the Beasts and Briars
 
4.7
Lillian McCurry, Indie Co-ManagerLillian McCurry, Indie Co-Manager
"Ashley Poston has crafted a new fairy tale for the ages! Among the Beasts and Briars may very well be..."
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
Warriors of Wing and Flame (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #2)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"WARRIORS OF WING AND FLAME is an intriguing conclusion to a YA fantasy duology about sisterhood. This book picks up..."
Sisters of Shadow and Light (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #1)
Sisters of Shadow and Light (Sisters of Shadow and Light, #1)
 
3.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SISTERS OF SHADOW AND LIGHT is an intriguing YA fantasy that focuses on the love between sisters. Zuhra has lived..."
Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
Rosa's Big Sunflower Experiment (Rosa's Workshop)
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"ROSA'S BIG SUNFLOWER EXPERIMENT is a cute picture book that brings science and plant facts to young children. Rosa and..."