Author Archives: Jen
The Liar Society Blog Tour
I am so happy to be able to host Ohio authors Lisa and Laura Roecker on the blog today! They are the authors of a super fun mystery called The Liar Society which takes place in a fictional prep school called … Continue reading
Do You Want to Meet Lauren Oliver?
It is no secret that I love Lauren Oliver’s writing. Her first book, Before I Fall, was amazing. I loved the concept of a teen girl looking back at her life and changing herself to become a better person. The … Continue reading
Waiting on Wednesday
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event held by Breaking the Spine. This event features books that we can’t wait to be released. This week I am waiting on… Like Mandarin by Kirsten Hubbard From Goodreads: It’s hard finding beauty … Continue reading
Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan
Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan She flips through the photos, her face impassive. “Too bad about the flash burnout on this one.” I look over at the shot she’s indicating. “The what?” “The flash burnout. You got too close to … Continue reading
My Dog is Famous!
Last summer, our English bulldog, Oliver, participated in a photo shoot for a new easy-reader called Rupert Likes to Play. Essentially, the book is about a dog named Rupert who likes to play with different things like shoes, a rope … Continue reading
What’s Hot in the Classroom? January Edition
As a fifth grade language arts teacher, I put a high priority on reading. I want my students reading and talking about books all the time. I do a couple of things to facilitate this: I keep an extensive, kid-friendly … Continue reading
A Pressing Issue…
Alternative title: Why I am Furious with (some) Book Publishers For my birthday back in November, I received a Barnes and Noble nook from my husband. I had always been a lover of books – the smell of them, the … Continue reading
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce Scarlett took a step forward, then another, until she was so close to the monster that the rotting stench emanating from his throat choked her. The wolf opened his wide, long jaws, rows of teeth … Continue reading
The Cardturner by Louis Sachar
The Cardturner: A Novel About a King, a Queen and a Joker by Louis Sachar This is very embarrassing. Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve been with someone for a while and you don’t know that person’s … Continue reading
Melina Marchetta Giveaway Winner
Thank you to everyone who entered my Melina Marchetta giveaway. I was so excited to see that so many people entered. To choose a winner, I put all entrants with their extra entries into a spread sheet in the … Continue reading
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