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Firekeeper’s Daughter: A Novel

November 12, 2021

firekeeper

[bbok-info] As a biracial member of the Ojibwe tribe Daunis Fontaine lives in the uncomfortable in-between space of not belonging to any one community. What bought her acceptance from everyone were ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: cultural, debut, mystery, Native Americans, young adult

The House in the Cerulean Sea

January 11, 2021

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Often when it’s time to begin a book review I try and draw from the facts—plot, place, biographical details. Because I read so much (and don’t have the discipline I should) specifics tend to blur by ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: book clubs, children, fantasy, young adult

Majesty: A Novel by Katharine McGee

December 2, 2020

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Earlier this fall I read and fell in love with American Royals by Katharine McGee. The book’s sequel, Majesty came out in September and I had it on hold at the library, but I finally gave up and ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: fantasy, vacation reading, young adult

American Royals by Katharine McGee

September 16, 2020

american

One of my goals in reviewing books is to not only share my opinion about a book, but also to remain objective enough in my opinions that you, dear readers, can form your own opinion about whether or ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: fantasy, young adult

Fat Girl on a Plane

June 13, 2018

fat

When you’re fat, you’re very conscious of the area you occupy. Of all the people in the universe, the overweight are the most conscious of personal space. We never want you to have to rub up against ... Read More...

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Fiction Tagged: chick lit, contemporary life, debut, fashion, social issues, young adult

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