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October 17, 2016 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Win 5 from Merit Press

Want to win some books? I feel like giving some away today. I have 2 ARC and 3 Hardback copies of titles new or coming soon from Merit Press. Just leave a comment below by Friday (10/21/2016) to be entered to win. Be sure an leave a Twitter or email contact so I can contact […]

November 25, 2015 by Karen Jensen, MLS

TLT is Thankful for YOU: A Merit Press Giveaway

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving so I thought I would tell you how thankful I am for YOU – our readers. We could still do this if no one was reading, and I honestly probably would because I love it, but it sure is nice to have people reading and talking with us. So thank you! As […]

July 10, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Win 3 from Merit Press: Jex Malone, Screaming Divas and Wanted: Dead or In Love

Next week, Teen Librarian Toolbox will be 3 years old. I’m not going to lie, sometimes I open up my computer and look at this blog and just kind of pet my computer screen. That’s not weird, right? TLT began out of a moment of desperation, but I am very fond of it. It has […]

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February 3, 2014 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Anyone But You by Kim Askew and Amy Helmes There’s a new titles in the Twisted Lit series, this one a fresh take on Romeo and Juliet with a little food thrown in. It is fun, flirty and an enjoyable read.  It would make a fun addition to our various food fiction lists: Sweet Reads, […]

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September 3, 2013 by Karen Jensen, MLS

Earlier this year, Merit Press launched.  It is a new YA imprint started by New York Times best selling author Jacquelyn Mitchard.  Their focus is on “riveting and relevant real world novels for young adults” (via their Facebook page).  Today we had a guest blog post from author Julie Anne Lindsey, a Merit Press author.  […]

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