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The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs
I fell into a familiar trap with The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry. I saw the cover (designed to look like an old VHS tape) and couldn’t resist…
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Turning the Page: 2024 in Review
2024 was a year full of truly amazing things for me. It was also full of amazing books!
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The Fairy Bell Sisters: Christmas Fairy Magic by Margaret McNamara
Have you ever felt disconnected from the Christmas season? For the Fairy Bell sisters, this feeling is even more amplified. Why? Because they’ve been forbidden to celebrate Christmas!…
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Spectacular by Stephanie Garber
When I shut Spectacular, it felt like the day after Christmas. I was so sad this story had to end!
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Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger
Full of plot twists, funny characters, and magical worldbuilding, Keeper of the Lost Cities is a staple in the world of middle grade literature.
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Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
I wanted to love Inkheart. Oh, how I wanted to love this book. Great quotes, an even better concept, and… an unfortunately poor execution. When I closed this…
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