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April 7, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Middle Grade Monday – Upcoming Excitement!

I had the opportunity to do a little hunting on Netgalley and Edelweiss this weekend, and found a few items I’m super exited to see. Let’s dive in! The first is a new middle grade by one of my favorite authors, Jacqueline Woodson. I got to meet her at one of my first North Carolina […]

September 4, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: Mouth Watering Reads (Foodie Fiction for Teens)

Foodie Fiction are those yummy reads that somehow manage to incorporate food into the story.  Your main character can work at a restaurant.  They can bake.  They can participate in a cookie exchange.  (I did that once and I am really sorry to everyone that had to eat my cookies).  Or, as in the case […]

June 17, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Take 5: What’s On the Menu Today? Dessert! Check out these sweet reads

Since earlier today we mentioned Lisa Schroeder’s Cupcake Series, I suddenly have a craving for all things sweet.  Here is a look at what is on today’s menu, book covers with cakes and cupcakes.  Nom nom nom.  Oh, and one slice of pie.  Know any sweet reads?  Share with us in the comments.  The Sweetest […]

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