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Alternatives to Harry Potter and Why it Matters

Posted on May 4, 2021 By Jenna 1 Comment on Alternatives to Harry Potter and Why it Matters

I am writing this blog post as a companion for a YouTube video but I would still love to get some discussion going here on the blog around this topic as well. Next month in June will be one year since Rowling’s big essay that doubled (tripled? quadrupled?) down on all of her beliefs and…

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Spell the Month in Books: November

Posted on November 8, 2020 By Jenna No Comments on Spell the Month in Books: November

One Book More did this tag yesterday and I thought it was so fun I had to give it a try! This tag was created by Reviews from the Stacks, and it can be done any time with any month. The idea is to spell the month with book titles, no repeats. I’m going to…

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Fall Book Tag

Posted on September 12, 2020 By Jenna No Comments on Fall Book Tag

The Fall Book Tag was created by Bionic Bookworm, and I discovered it because I follow Storme Reads a Lot. Check them out! The rules are simple: credit Bionic Bookworm, use their original graphics if you wish, and have fun! I’ve decided to also record this one as a YouTube video, so if you’d rather…

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NetGalley Review Round-up: YA Fantasy #1

Posted on July 18, 2020 By Jenna No Comments on NetGalley Review Round-up: YA Fantasy #1

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. I joined NetGalley a little over a month ago, and I’m really enjoying…

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Esme’s Gift – 5 Star Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2020 By Jenna No Comments on Esme’s Gift – 5 Star Book Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. Esme’s Gift by Elizabeth Foster is book #2 in her MG/YA Fantasy Esme…

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Esme’s Wish – 4 Star Book Review

Posted on July 15, 2020 By Jenna No Comments on Esme’s Wish – 4 Star Book Review

Please note that this post contains affiliate links, which means there is no additional cost to you if you shop using my links, but I will earn a small percentage in commission. A program-specific disclaimer is at the bottom of this post. Esme’s Wish by Elizabeth Foster is book #1 in her YA Fantasy Esme…

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