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INSIDE OUT - Drive Through Movie Review

INSIDE OUT - Drive Through Movie Review

*****NO SPOILERS***** The Nerd Riders, Kristin and Clint, hit the road again to discuss their views on the new Disney/Pixar animated feature INSIDE OUT.      The world building in this fim is incredible. What is your favorite world building book or movie?
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Indie Superstars with the Authors of Of Thorns and Beauty + Giveaway (US Only)
Welcome to YA Books Central's "Indie Superstars" column. This event will spotlight the best and brightest of the indie community. You don’t want to miss out on these talented ...
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Giveaway: The Meet-Cute Project (Rhiannon Richardson) ~ (US Only)
   The Meet-Cute Project (US Only) Author: Rhiannon Richardson Release Date: January 12th, 2021 Publisher: Simon & Schuster BFYR        About The Book To All the Boys...
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Author Chat with Lani Forbes (The Jade Bones), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US/Can Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Lani Forbes author of         The Jade Bones. Read on for more about Lani and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lani Forb...
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Giveaway: Golden Dreg Boy Series (D.K. Dailey) ~ (US Only)
   Golden Dreg Boy Series (US Only) by: D.K. Dailey Release Date: July 2nd, 2020 Publisher: Tillable Ground Dreams       About The Book 2 Prequels: Golden Dreg Boy, Prequel, T...
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Author Of The Week: Author Chat with Julie Kagawa (The Iron Raven), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
Welcome to our weekly special feature post,  Author Of The Week !! Each week we will be interviewing a different YA author and highlighting their upcoming release! We will also be hosting a givea...
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Author Chat with Lisi Harrison (Girl Stuff), Plus Giveaway! ~ (US Only)
  Today we're excited to chat with Lisi Harrison author of         Girl Stuff. Read on for more about Lisi and her book, plus a giveaway!       Meet Lisi Harris...
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Thirty Talks Weird Love
Thirty Talks Weird Love
 
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A 13-year-old girl growing up in Mexico is visited by...
Admission
Admission
 
5.0
 
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Lie. Cheat. Bribe. How far would you go to get...
Running
Running
 
5.0
 
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When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz’s father runs for president,...
City of Spells (Into the Crooked Place, #2)
City of Spells (Into the Crooked Place, #2)
 
4.7
 
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City of Spells, the follow-up to Alexandra Christo's gritty YA...
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
 
4.5
 
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A delightful Christmas board book filled with hilarious characters and...
Best Friend in the Whole World
Best Friend in the Whole World
 
5.0
 
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Roland lives a quiet life filled with books, music, and...
Bird Show
Bird Show
 
4.3
 
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Award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale welcomes you to the Bird Show,...
Down Comes the Night
Down Comes the Night
 
4.3
 
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He saw the darkness in her magic. She saw...
My Book of Feelings (My World)
My Book of Feelings (My World)
 
5.0
 
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Sweet & Bitter Magic
Sweet & Bitter Magic
 
4.7
 
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In this charming debut fantasy perfect for fans of Sorcery...
My High School Rebel Boyfriend
My High School Rebel Boyfriend
 
3.8 (2)
 
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He’s a rebel with a cause… to make my...
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
The Castle School (for Troubled Girls)
 
4.3
 
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From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes...
Dark Stars
Dark Stars
 
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Dorothy finds herself completely alone. Roman is dead. The...
Follow Your Arrow
Follow Your Arrow
 
4.3
 
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For fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, this...
Daughter of Darkness
Daughter of Darkness
 
4.0
 
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She is destined to kill a demon. He is...
The Smile Shop
The Smile Shop
 
3.5
 
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Critically-acclaimed author-illustrator Satoshi Kitamura (Hat Tricks) celebrates the value of...

Latest Member Reviews

Admission
Admission
 
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Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"‘Admission’ by Julie Buxbaum is a modern and definitely current read on a topic that has been in the news...."
Running
Running
 
5.0
Beth Rodgers, Staff ReviewerBeth Rodgers, Staff Reviewer
"‘Running’ by Natalia Sylvester is a trend-setting anthem for anyone who has ever wanted to be the change they wish..."
The Fire in the Glass
The Fire in the Glass
 
4.7
Samantha Gregory, Staff ReviewerSamantha Gregory, Staff Reviewer
"Lily can see the future and when she sees her friend killed, she tries to save her. Lily is an..."
City of Spells (Into the Crooked Place, #2)
City of Spells (Into the Crooked Place, #2)
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CITY OF SPELLS is a stunning conclusion to an enthralling YA fantasy duology. The book plunges us into the story..."
Christmas Parade
Christmas Parade
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"CHRISTMAS PARADE is another cute and brightly colored board book from Boynton. In this book, children see a Christmas parade,..."
Best Friend in the Whole World
Best Friend in the Whole World
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"BEST FRIEND IN THE WHOLE WORLD is a sweet picture book about friends and doing the right thing. Roland lives..."
The Project
The Project
 
4.7
Kim Baccellia, Staff ReviewerKim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer
"What worked: This is one intense psychological tale of a girl trying to reconnect with her sister after she joins..."
The Threads of Magic
The Threads of Magic
 
3.0
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Pip picks pockets to get food for himself and his sister, El. When he picks something unexpected, a mysterious box..."
Bird Show
Bird Show
 
4.3
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"If birds had a fashion show, they would show off their unique plumage! BIRD SHOW is a brightly colored book..."
My Book of Feelings (My World)
My Book of Feelings (My World)
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Sweet & Bitter Magic
Sweet & Bitter Magic
 
4.7
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"SWEET & BITTER MAGIC is a lush and enthralling YA fantasy filled with magic, pain, and love. In this world,..."
The Smile Shop
The Smile Shop
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"THE SMILE SHOP is a cute story about a young boy who is shopping for something special. He has a..."
Stanley's Lunch Box
Stanley's Lunch Box
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"STANLEY'S LUNCH BOX is a cute board book that combines a favorite character with a shopping trip to the market...."
What Are Unicorns Made Of?
What Are Unicorns Made Of?
 
3.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story
Grandfather Bowhead, Tell Me a Story
 
4.5
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Stanley's Toy Box
Stanley's Toy Box
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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Sing Me Forgotten
Sing Me Forgotten
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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The Valley and the Flood
The Valley and the Flood
 
4.3
Samantha Randolph, Promotions ManagerSamantha Randolph, Promotions Manager
"Rose Colter is adrift. She can't be where she was staying for the holidays but she can't go home yet..."
Peek-a-Boo Little Reindeer
Peek-a-Boo Little Reindeer
 
4.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
"PEEK-A-BOO LITTLE REINDEER is a simple and cute board book with felt flaps to lift on each page. Little Reindeer..."
Perfect on Paper
Perfect on Paper
 
5.0
Olivia Farr, Staff ReviewerOlivia Farr, Staff Reviewer
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