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Book Review: The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Title: The Chandler LegaciesAuthor: Abdi NazemianPublisher: Balzer and BrayPublication Date: February 15, 2022ISBN: 9780063039322 Synopsis from Goodreads:Beth Kramer is a “townie” who returns to her sophomore year after having endured a year of judgment from her roommate, Sarah. But Sarah Brunson knows there’s moreContinue reading “Book Review: The Chandler Legacies by Abdi Nazemian”

Book Review: Girls Need Not Apply by Kelly S. Thompson

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.Title: Girls Need Not Apply: Field Notes from the ForcesAuthor: Kelly S. ThompsonPublisher: McClelland & StewartPublication Date: August 20, 2019ISBN: 9780771070952 Synopsis from Goodreads:At eighteen years old, Kelly Thompson enlisted in the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite growing up in a military family —Continue reading “Book Review: Girls Need Not Apply by Kelly S. Thompson”

Book Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*Title: The Ten Thousand Doors of January Author: Alix E. HarrowPublisher: RedhookPublication Date: September 10, 2019ISBN: 9780316421997 Synopsis from Goodreads:In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feelsContinue reading “Book Review: The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow”

Book Review: Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things

* I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Craftfulness Authors: Rosmary Davidson and Arzu Tahsin Publisher: Appetite by Random House Publication Date: January 29, 2019 ISBN: 9780525610427 Synopsis from Goodreads:Integrating mindfulness, neuroscience, positive psychology, and creativity research, Craftfulness offers a thought-provoking and surprising reconsideration of craft, and how making thingsContinue reading “Book Review: Craftfulness: Mend Yourself by Making Things”

Author Q&A and Book Review: American Panda by Gloria Chao

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: American Panda Author: Gloria Chao Publisher: Simon Pulse Publication Date: February 6, 2018 Synopsis from Goodreads: At seventeen, Mei should be in high school, but skipping fourth grade was part of her parents’ master plan. Now a freshman at MIT, sheContinue reading “Author Q&A and Book Review: American Panda by Gloria Chao”

Review: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

*I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.* Title: Big Magic Author: Elizabeth Gilbert Publisher: Riverhead Books Publication Date: September 22, 2015 ISBN: 9781594634710 Synopsis from Goodreads: Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digsContinue reading “Review: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert”