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Mad Women: The Other Side of Life on Madison Avenue in the '60s and Beyond

Reviewed by Jen D on September 14, 2012

5

If you like the TV show "Mad Men," but wonder what it was really like to be a woman on Madison Avenue, then this is the book for you! Read more...

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The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Reviewed by Christiana C on August 31, 2012

5

Stop what you're doing and read this book right now. You can thank me later. Read more...

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Leverage

Reviewed by Erin K on August 17, 2012

5

Raw and intense, this book has some violent moments, but it's hard to put down! Read more...

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Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Reviewed by Amy B on July 31, 2012

5

Join Jo, Old MacDonald's granddaughter, as she takes a nature walk and encounters various animals like deer, ducks and frogs milling around the pond. Read more...

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Girls in White Dresses

Reviewed by Christiana C on July 24, 2012

5

I can't help but think this would be GREAT for a book club, especially one that is all women who like wine. Read more...

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Pink Smog: Becoming Weetzie Bat

Reviewed by Jen D on July 13, 2012

5

This is a gateway book because you will want to read the entire series once you've finished. Read more...

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Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Reviewed by Heather W on July 10, 2012

5

If Captain Underpants had a little brother, it would totally be Captain Awesome! Read more...

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Lola and the Boy Next Door

Reviewed by Sarah C on June 15, 2012

5

When I finished this book, I hugged it and cried sweet tears of joy. Read more...

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Amy and Roger's Epic Detour

Reviewed by Christiana C on June 12, 2012

5

Are you looking for your summer road trip book? You've found it. Read more...

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Punching Tom Hanks: Dropkicking Gorillas and Pummeling Zombified Ex-Presidents: A Guide to Beating Up Anything

Reviewed by Monica B on June 8, 2012

5

Intrigued by the title, I started reading this book. Pretty soon I was hooked (or would that be a jab?). Read more...