Hi everyone, this last week of November I have a doozy of a review planned for you. It’s true what they say that the best things happen when you least expect it. And boy was I pleasantly surprised when I opened the pages of this teen book to discover a few of my favorite characters from the classics I had read as a child… oops… I may have revealed a bit too much here… press below if you want to find out more…
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Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Hi everyone, this last week I have a teen review post for all you lovers of the paranormal and otherwise. With both a Coretta Scott King Honor and the American Book Award under her belt, Rhodes has given another masterpiece of a read in this story. Oh, and it also has some ghosts in it!! You know the drill, I’ll see you below…
Continue reading “Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes”One Arranged Murder by Chetan Bhagat
Hi friends, this week I’m featuring an adult crime novel that will take you into the unique backdrop that is Delhi, India. If anyone has heard of Chetan Bhagat and the stories he’s known for, this book will surely not disappoint. So crime lovers, get ready for a story that will keep you captivated and guessing until the end…
Continue reading “One Arranged Murder by Chetan Bhagat”A Quartet of Teen Reads set in Asia
Hi everyone, this post is for all you lovers of teen fiction. I had read only a handful of YA fiction that looked suitable for this post so I ended up digging around for a few more. I hope you enjoy the short reviews I have in store for you below featuring some awesome characters and their adventures in amazing Asian cities…
Continue reading “A Quartet of Teen Reads set in Asia”Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy
Hi friends, this first week of February I’m taking you and your tween on a journey of discovery across the mighty continent that is Asia. I’ve managed to find seven stories that, I hope, captivate and keep you interested in discovering more about the wonderful world we live in. Hop on down to find out which countries you’ll be visiting…
Continue reading “Seven Stories from Asia for your Tween to enjoy”Celebrating stories set in Asia this February
Hi everyone, this February we’ll be reading around the largest continent: Asia. Since my interest in diverse reads took off recently, I found that I had collected quite a collection of reads set in Asian countries. Finding ones appropriate for younger readers while knowing the grown ups might want an adult story or two kept me occupied with a large stack of reads over the Christmas break!! So, friends, press further for more info…
Continue reading “Celebrating stories set in Asia this February”The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
Hi friends, this week’s review is one I decided to add at the last minute. It was originally meant for the booklist last week, but after reading it for a third time, I thought it deserved a review post of its own. So, if you are an avid bibliophile like me always looking for the next best read, this is definitely the book for you!!
Continue reading “The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams”Red leaves by Sita Brahmachari
Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a good summer so far. I’m finally enjoying an English summer myself. This week’s children’s title is one I read several years ago and it had quite an impact on me. Sita Brahmachari is an interesting author who has impressed me so I hope you enjoy this lovely story of hers.
Continue reading “Red leaves by Sita Brahmachari”Teens and sports
Hi everyone, I planned this post several weeks ago and in the beginning I was intending on giving you a few short reviews in one post. Since then, I’ve had to think really hard about my choices and decided on giving you just one book instead. To be honest, the majority of sports-themed teen reads I found had very few scenes on the field and more indoors, so I had to abandon that strategy and look further. In the end, the title I decided to review came to me by way of one of my colleagues in the library I work for. (Thanks Kathy 🙂) I hope you all enjoy the title I’m sharing with you this week.
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Hi everyone, this last week’s post is a review of an enchanting title that begins a series of diverse reads re-imagining the cult classic that is Jane Austen’s Pride and prejudice. I believe that even if forewarned, one can’t assume much from just a mere review post. You will have to let your curiosity wander through and find out if this read and its subsequent installments fulfill all requirements…
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