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The Diviners

Reviewed by Jeff R on January 22, 2013

4

"The Diviners" is nothing if not ambitious, comparing favorably to such supernatural classics as "The Stand" and "American Gods." Read more...

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Oddly Normal: One Family's Struggle to Help Their Teenage Son Come to Terms with His Sexuality

Reviewed by Sarah C on January 18, 2013

4

An emotional story all parents should read, not just parents of LGBT youth. I wish every LGBT teen could have parents like this. Read more...

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Croak

Reviewed by Kate F on January 15, 2013

4

Dark and twisty, with a healthy dose of black humor. Read more...

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Talking to the Dead

Reviewed by Jeff R on January 11, 2013

4

Harry Bingham's riveting U.S. debut introduces readers to Fionna Griffiths, a Welsh detective with razor-sharp intelligence and a mysterious past. Read more...

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Endangered

Reviewed by Heather W on January 1, 2013

4

When you want a teen book to make you think, read this one. Read more...

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Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances

Reviewed by Kate F on December 25, 2012

4

Three holiday romances from three stellar teen authors-- what's not to love? Read more...

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The Onion Presents: Christmas Exposed

Reviewed by John O on December 21, 2012

4

Ho, ho, ho? I don't think so. Read more...

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Back to Blood

Reviewed by Jeff R on December 14, 2012

4

One of the keenest social observers of our time is back with a blistering look at the cultural clashes that simmer in southern Florida. Read more...

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Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour

Reviewed by John O on December 7, 2012

4

Nothing will help you channel your inner Elvis like this pop-up, pop culture extravaganza. Read more...

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Dash and Lily's Book of Dares

Reviewed by Christiana C on November 30, 2012

4

I hurt my hand a little writing down all my favorite quotes from this book. Read more...