Monthly Archives: September 2015

Dirty Little Secrets

Dirty Little Secrets by c. j. omololu Dirty Little Secrets is like a TLC reality show, infused with a touch of extra melodrama and an uncomfortable romantic subplot. In other words, some people will be riveted and others will definitely … Continue reading

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The Day Before

The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder Different situations have brought Amber and Cade to the shore, but one thing is clear, they both need an escape.  After meeting at an aquarium, they spend the day together, filling it up with … Continue reading

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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith When I reached the last page of the book I sighed in contentment, because it was just so cute.  Which honestly, is a testament to my short memory, … Continue reading

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Graffiti Moon

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley Lucy and her friends have just finished Year Twelve.  Her friends want to celebrate, but to Lucy, the only thing that would complete the night is finding the elusive Shadow, a local graffiti artist.  Lucy … Continue reading

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Jumped

Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia I didn’t want to read this book. But I needed it for the theme and I know Williams-Garcia to be a good writer, so I started it, hoping to rush through and hoping that I wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Hello, Goodbye and Everything In Between

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between by Jennifer E. Smith Tomorrow will take Aidan and Clare in opposite directions. He will head west to UCLA while Clare travels east to Dartmouth. After two years, they have just this one final … Continue reading

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Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweet

Hot, Sour, Salty, Sweetby Sherri Smith Ana’s middle school graduation day is going to be just perfect.  She’s Salutatorian and at night there’s going to be a school dance and a chance to finally connect with her crush Jamie Tabata. … Continue reading

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Read Between the Lines

Read Between the Lines by Jo Knowles We begin the day in Physical Education with Nate, where his lack of athletic ability lands him with a broken finger.  As the day goes on, each chapter explores part of a different … Continue reading

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Bright Before Sunrise

Bright Before Sunrise by Tiffany Schmidt Jonah is at a new school in a wealthy town.  He has a new baby sister and a new ready-made family including his mom’s new husband.  He doesn’t want any part of it.  His … Continue reading

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Just One Day

When I picked up Jennifer E. Smith’s The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, I knew.  September had to be books that take place over the course of a single day. As it turns out, books that use this premise have … Continue reading

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