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The Young Elites

Dec 15, 2016 | Sarah
The Young Elites by Marie Lu |

Finally, a superhero story with a refreshingly dark, though ultimately still good, main character - Lu creates a compelling story, sets up an enticing quest, and introduces us to beautifully complex characters. This is just the sort of original book I’ve been waiting to find; an immersive read start to finish!

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Finally, a superhero story with a refreshingly dark, though ultimately still good, main character - Lu creates a compelling story, sets up an enticing quest, and introduces us to beautifully complex characters. This is just the sort of original book I’ve been waiting to find; an immersive read start to finish!

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Ramblings

Holiday Gift Guide: Part 2

Dec 13, 2016 | Sarah

As an avid reader and self-professed bibliophile, I adore getting books as gifts. I also love to give books to people. I consider them to be the ultimate gift; providing entertainment, mental stimulation, culture, all in a convenient 6”x9” rectangle that is super easy to wrap! ;)

BUT it is not enough to just grab a book off the shelf and wrap it and be done. Books are like… wands (been itching to see the new JK Rowling film adaptation; can you tell?), they sort of chose their readers, which makes it very difficult to chose books for other people. Difficult but not impossible, it’s a matter of swigging down a metaphorical polyjuice potion (another HP reference, I swear I’m not even trying!), putting yourself in their shoes and figuring out what sort of book they would most enjoy!

Now, to give you a few examples of this, I’ll showcase how I would buy books for the fantastic 4 members of my immediate family !

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Ramblings

Holiday Gift Guide: Part 1

Dec 6, 2016 | Olivia

The holidays are upon us! Everywhere you look, there are lights, decorations and children counting down the days until the break. My parents are divorced so every year, I split the days up between my two (now three) families and each occasion is very different. On my father’s side, we all exchange gifts, while on my mother’s side we do a Secret Santa.

Now, for those who aren’t familiar with Secret Santa, the idea is that everyone who wants to participate puts their name in a hat and then draws a name. The name you draw is the person you will buy a gift for. Secret Santa is a great way to exchange gifts while not breaking the bank (especially when there are 16 people in your group, as there are on my mother’s side), but the trouble you can sometimes run into is not knowing what to get that person. Especially when significant others who you may have only just met factor into the mix.

To that end, Sarah and I have decided to throw together some Bookish Holiday Gift Guides. Because what’s better than a book or bookish item?

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Author Interview

Questions with: Kenneth Oppel

Dec 4, 2016 | Olivia

“No one had ever told me they loved me. (…) They were big words. I saw them rising from the horizon like the pillars and arches of an ancient civilization. (…) I craved those three words more than anything else.” (188)

This was the moment that broke my heart.

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Ramblings

Unpacking my First Book Box

Nov 10, 2016 | Sarah

I am quite impressed with the YA Chronicles book box – the book seems very promising and the items are fun and diverse! Would recommend this box to anyone looking to add an element of surprise to his or her to-read cue! Plus the bookish items are creative and I’m a sucker for supporting independent businesses!

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