Category: Books
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Book Review: Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer
Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer Rating: 2/5* *(first third 3/5, final third, 1/5) In what might be the first time ever, I did a 360 in my feelings for this book AFTER I started writing my review. I sat down to read Belzhar and had to stop two chapters in to write up my (gushingly…
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Book Review: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld
Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld Rating: 4/5 Scott Westerfeld is my go-to choice for teens who are reluctant to read. He writes books that appeal to fantasy fans, girls, boys, straight and gay. His Uglies series has been a favorite of mine since high school and since discovering Leviathan I have recommended it to everyone I…
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For the First Time…
Today is a day of firsts. The first day of a new month. The first day of school. But I want to talk about a bigger first: the first time you read a book or delve into a series. These are the books that you would give anything to read again for the first time. Sure,…
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Dear John Green
Dear John Green, As TFIOS popularity continues to grow and more and more people get to know Hazel Grace, I am sure that you receive a lot of letters. I am also sure that a lot of those letters thank you for the book, or the movie or for writing. And while of course I appreciate…
The Library of Alexandra 