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Be transported to the height of the jazz age in Kristy Cambron’s newest novel, The Illusionist’s Apprentice. Kristy’s newest offering, introduces us to Wren Lockhart, the late Harry Houdini’s apprentice. Wren is a strong woman and has spent years building walls of protection around herself, but when she is tossed into a web of mystery, she is forced to team up… Read More
I raved over book one, book two was amazing, but book three. Book three is my absolute favorite. One thing I find interesting about this series is the time difference that takes place between each book—there is twenty years between book one and book three. It’s not something you see very often in series—YA series especially—and I found this a… Read More
Brave Girls 365 Devotional is the perfect devotional for the little girl in your life. This little book is jam packed with truth in 365 devotions. Each devotion is told by one of the brave girls—Hope, Glory, Honor, Gracie, and Faith. The devotions not only have a catchy title and fun graphics, but a daily scripture and a powerful message. One of… Read More
So. I have discovered a new love. Book of essays. It only seems natural that I’d love them (being an English major and lover of writing in general). I stumbled into this love earlier this fall with Mindy Kaling’s first book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns). I found myself immersed in Mindy’s life. Mindy’s essays are… Read More
Rachel Ignotogsky’s Women in Science is a seriously fun book. Rachel gives a quick bio of fifty women scientists who changed the world. I’m excited to read this book with Elsie—she will love learning about girl heroes, and she’ll have fun with the illustrations. Speaking of, the amazing visuals (and doodles) may be one of my most favorite parts. This book is… Read More
I had no idea what I was in for, going into Girl Against the Universe. Paula Stokes hits on the tough issues—OCD, PTSD, teen stress and anxiety—all with poise and tasteful humor. Girl Against the Universe had me laughing, tearing up (because I cannot remember the last time I cried over a book—shame!), and quickly turning pages all through this… Read More
Warning: The Girl From Everywhere will have you planning an impromptu trip to Hawaii (it also may give you an overwhelming desire to collect maps)! In her debut offering, Heidi Heilig introduces us to Nix—a girl who has spent her entire life aboard her father’s ship, Temptation. Taking a map, adding a dash of belief they steer their ship through… Read More