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Author Chat with Renee Ahdieh (The Beautiful)!

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  Today we're excited to chat with Renee Ahdieh author of The Beautiful.  Read on for more about Renee and her book!         Meet Renee Ahdieh! New York Times  bestselling author Renée Ahdieh returns with a sumptuous, sultry and romantic new series set in 19th century New Orleans...
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Jane Anonymous: A Novel
Jane Anonymous: A Novel
 
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Finding Mr. Better-Than-You
 
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Freaky in Fresno
Freaky in Fresno
 
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Only Mostly Devastated
 
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Neffatira's First Challenge
 
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Ink in the Blood (Ink in the Blood Duology #1)
 
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Starfell: Willow Moss & the Lost Day (Starfell, #1)
Starfell: Willow Moss & the Lost Day (Starfell, #1)
 
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Hey Grandude!
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What I Want You to See
What I Want You to See
 
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The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School
 
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All the Stars and Teeth (All the Stars and Teeth, #1)
All the Stars and Teeth (All the Stars and Teeth, #1)
 
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Wardens of Eternity
 
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The Peacock Detectives
The Peacock Detectives
 
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The Hand on the Wall (Truly Devious, #3)
 
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His Hideous Heart
His Hideous Heart
 
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