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NOT EVEN BONES and ONLY ASHES REMAIN by Rebecca Schaeffer

Ever since I snagged an ARC of NOT EVEN BONES, the first in Rebecca Schaeffer's Market of Monsters series, I've been excited to spread word about it. I've even more ecstatic to announce that the sequel, ONLY ASHES REMAIN, is set to debut on…
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JAGGER JONES AND THE MUMMY’S ANKH by Malayna Evans

Working on my own Middle Grade project has inspired me to read more Middle Grade books. Month9Books has plenty of great selections, including JAGGER JONES AND THE MUMMY'S ANKH by Malayna Evans. This book looks like a great selection for public…
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FOCUSED by Alyson Gerber

As soon as I saw the premise for FOCUSED, I immediately contacted Alyson Gerber for an interview. FOCUSED received a starred review from Booklist, and it provides a necessary look into what life is like with ADHD. I was diagnosed with ADHD…
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THE SIZE OF THE TRUTH by Andrew Smith

Out of all the authors I feature, Andrew Smith is one of my favorites. (Check out what he had to say about rival candy sellers in Ghent.) When I found out that his new Middle Grade book, THE SIZE OF THE TRUTH, was a tie-in to the Winger series,…
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NELIEM by Clare Di Liscia

I first fell in love with the premise and cover of Clare Di Liscia's upcoming book, NELIEM, set to release on May 21, 2019. Judging from the interviews she's done online, she's also a wealth of knowledge about writing. Have a look: Half the…
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The Dragonrider Legacy series and the Dragonrider Chronicles series by Nicole Conway

I am a sucker for dragons. In anything. So, suffice to say, when I found out about Nicole Conway's The Dragonrider Chronicles series (by way of The Dragonrider Legacy series), I was done for. The Dragonrider Chronicles: Jaevid Broadfeather…
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BEYOND THE WILD WOOD, the final book in the “OF THE TREES” series by E.M. Fitch

When I saw the cover for BEYOND THE WILD WOOD by E.M. Fitch, set to release on April 16, 2019, I knew I had to feature it. I even found out that it's the final book in an amazing series which offers an interesting twist on shape-shifters:   Cassie…
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The MRS. SMITH’S SPY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS series by Beth McMullen

I had the pleasure of meeting Beth McMullen at Kepler's Bookstore last fall for their "Mighty Middle Grade" event. I love stories that take place in boarding schools, and the voice in this story is extremely engaging. I was sucked right in! After…
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IMMERSE, the final book in the Mer Chronicles series, by Tobie Easton

I was delighted to feature the first and second books of the Mer Chronicles series, EMERGE and SUBMERGE here. The third installment, IMMERSE, debuted yesterday. Check out the cover: Lia can’t wait for her parents’ coronation. Now living…
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THIS SPLINTERED SILENCE by Kayla Olson

I first saw Kayla Olson at an author event; she is a great speaker, and I learned a ton. If you get a chance to see her speak, definitely take it! Her book, THIS SPLINTERED SILENCE, is a must-read for anyone who loves deep space suspense, and…