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Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Mrs.N

Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan Having read and thoroughly enjoyed Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares I was excited to pick up Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List.  I expected more of the … Continue reading →

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Time Enough for Drums

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Mrs.N

Time Enough for Drums by Ann Rinaldi I have very fond memories of Ann Rinaldi books from my days as a historical fiction loving teenager.  Although there were a few elements that kept this from being a top pick, I … Continue reading →

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Rumors

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

Rumors (Luxe, Book 2) by Anna Godbersen I don’t know if it’s because I had lowered my expectations after reading The Luxe or I just need something entirely without intellectual value, but I enjoyed this more than its predecessor. Rumors … Continue reading →

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Jerk, California

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Mrs.N

Jerk, California by Jonathan Friesen Living in a small town in Minnesota, Sam Carrier’s world has always been defined by other people and his Tourette Syndrome.  His self-worth (or lack thereof) is a product of the intense bullying he suffers … Continue reading →

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Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Mrs.N

Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson Amy is alone.  Her brother is in rehab, her father is dead and her mother is on the other side of the country arranging a move for the family.  When the time … Continue reading →

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Are We There Yet?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Mrs.N

Are We There Yet? by David Levithan Elijah and Danny are separated by more than just their large age difference.  In fact, the brothers have trouble finding any common ground anymore.  In an effort to make their sons come together, … Continue reading →

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The Last Little Blue Envelope

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Mrs.N

The Last Little Blue Envelope by Maureen Johnson In this sequel to 13 Little Blue Envelopes, Ginny has one last quest to complete.  The final envelope (so tragically lost at the end of the previous book) has appeared.  Unfortunately, it … Continue reading →

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A Countess Below Stairs

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Mrs.N

A Countess Below Stairs by Eva Ibbotson Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination may have meant the start of World War I, but it also meant the beginning of the end for tsarist Russia.  With the War going badly, things soon turned … Continue reading →

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Girlfriend Material

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Mrs.N

Girlfriend Material by Melissa Cantor Kate’s parents are having problems and in order to think things over, her mother has decided to pack up and head to Cape Cod for the summer, dragging Kate with her.  Initially irritated to be … Continue reading →

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When The Stars Go Blue

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Mrs.N

When the Stars Go Blue: A Novel Soledad falls hard and fast for Jonathan.  He opens her horizons by inviting her to join his drum and bugle corps as a featured dancer.  For Soledad the decision shouldn’t be easy.  She … Continue reading →

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