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Review: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez

Title: The Book of Unknown Americans Author: Cristina Henriquez Publisher: Bond Street Books, a division of Random House of Canada Date Published: June 2014 ISBN: 9780385680738 Synopsis from Goodreads: After their daughter Maribel suffers a near-fatal accident, the Riveras leave México and come to America. But upon settling at Redwood Apartments, a two-story cinderblock complexContinue reading “Review: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez”

Review: The Crane Wife by Patrick Ness

Title: The Crane Wife Author: Patrick Ness Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. Publication Date: ISBN: 9781443420129 Synopsis from Goodreads: George Duncan is an American living and working in London. At forty-eight, he owns a small print shop, is divorced, and lonelier than he realizes. All of the women with whom he has relationships eventually leave him forContinue reading “Review: The Crane Wife by Patrick Ness”

Top Ten Tuesday

This week, we’re changing things up a bit! The topic for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday is: top ten favourite movies/TV shows. I’m going to have to go the route of movies, but I’m going to make it a little more specific. Here’s a list of my top 10 favourite animated movies. I’m a huge fanContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday”

Review: Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn

Title: Alex + Ada Creators: Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn Publisher: Image Comics Publication Date: July 29, 2014 ISBN: 9781632150066 Synopsis from Goodreads: The last thing in the world Alex wanted was an X5, the latest in realistic androids. But when Ada is dropped into his life, he discovers she is more than just aContinue reading “Review: Alex + Ada by Jonathan Luna and Sarah Vaughn”

Review: The Blessings by Elise Juska

Title: The Blessings Author: Elise Juska Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Publication Date: May 6, 2014 ISBN: 9781455574032 Synopsis from Goodreads: When John Blessing dies and leaves behind two small children, the loss reverberates across his extended family for years to come. His young widow, Lauren, finds solace in her large clan of in-laws, while his brother’sContinue reading “Review: The Blessings by Elise Juska”

Top Ten Tuesday

Hello hello hello! Welcome to this week’s Top Ten Tuesday! This week’s topic is: top 10 bookish confessions. I have to admit, you’ll probably know more about me after this post than I’d like (cuz some of this stuff, my friends don’t even know). But I hope you enjoy, and get a laugh out ofContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday”

Review: Rocket Girl Vol. 1

Title: Rocket Girl Authors: Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder Publisher: Image Comics Published By: July 22, 2014 ISBN: 9781632150554 Synopsis from Goodreads: A teenage cop from a high-tech future is sent back in time to 1986 New York City. Dayoung Johansson is investigating the Quintum Mechanics megacorporation for crimes against time. As she pieces together theContinue reading “Review: Rocket Girl Vol. 1”

Review: The Young World by Chris Weitz

*I received this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.* Title: The Young World Author: Chris Weitz Publisher: Little, Brown Books Publication Date: July 29th, 2014 ISBN: 9780316226295 Synopsis from Goodreads: After a mysterious Sickness wipes out the rest of the population, the young survivors assemble into tightly run tribes. Jefferson, the reluctant leaderContinue reading “Review: The Young World by Chris Weitz”

Top Ten Tuesday Canada Day Edition!

Top Ten Tuesday: Canada Day Edition! Happy Canada Day to all of my fellow Canadian bloggers and readers out there! In celebration of our great nation’s birthday, I’ve decided to make this week’s topic: Top Ten Canadian Authors. It’s time to get patriotic! 10. Jessica Grant – Although not well know, Jessica Grant’s Come ThouContinue reading “Top Ten Tuesday Canada Day Edition!”

Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki

Title: This One Summer Authors: Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki Publisher: First Second Publication Date: May 2014 ISBN: 9781626720947 Synopsis from Goodreads: Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she neverContinue reading “Review: This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki”