Author: Anne Clarence (The Reading Life)
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They’re Here! Check Out the Winners of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize Award
The Pulitzer Prize Award is an annual award which celebrates achievements in newspaper, magazine and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States. I’ts presented by Columbia University, and was founded in 1917. It is one of the post respected and honorable award in literature. Here is a list of the fiction (and…
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Book Review: The Name of Death by Joshua Robertson
Title: The Name of Death Author: Joshua Robertson Series: Thrice Nine Legends Publication Date:January 2, 2017 Page Count:39 Genre: Dark fantasy, fiction Format: eBook Source: ARC, author Rating: SYNOPSIS (FROM GOODREADS): Drada Koehn is a fearless, formidable fighter ensnared in a presaged war against the northern humans. When the Speaker foretells their victory upon discovery…
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Book Review: Black Ice by Ali Dean
Title: Black Ice Author: Ali Dean Series: Spark Springs Academy #3 Publication Date:August 31, 2016 Page Count:270 Genre: YA, sports, contemporary, romance Format: eBook Source: ARC, author Rating: SYNOPSIS (FROM GOODREADS): When your enemy dies under strange circumstances? Don’t stop looking over your shoulder. When secrets of a past scandal are plopped into your lap?…
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Book Review: Double Black by Ali Dean
Title: Double Black Author: Ali Dean Series: Spark Springs Academy #2 Publication Date: April 4, 2016 Page Count:190 Genre: YA, sports, contemporary, romance Format: eBook Source: ARC, author Rating: MY REVIEW: I received a free copy for an honest review This series in general went off with a good start for me. The first book…
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Amazing Gifts For People Who Love Reading and Coffee
1. I Turn Coffee into Books Mug 2. Books and Coffee Sweater 3. Coffee Books Repeat Bag 4. Coffee, Read Books, Be Happy Spoon 5. Pretty Coffee Bookmark 6. Coffee Cup Magnetic Bookmark 7. Starbucks Ice Coffee Candle 8. Once Upon a Time, Books and Coffee Candles 9. Coffee, Books, and Rain Macbook Decal for…
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Book Review: The Magician’s Workshop Volume Two by J.R Fehr and Christopher Hansen
Title: The Magician’s Workshop, Volume Two Author: J.R Fehr and Christopher Hansen Series: The Magician’s Workshop #2 Publication Date: November 22, 2016 Page Count:396 Genre: Coming of age, high fantasy, magic Format: eBook Source: ARC, publisher, author Rating: MY REVIEW: I received a free copy for an honest review *This review contains spoilers* Dang this…
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Movies Based on YA Books: Why Hollywood Is Failing At Making Successful YA Book Adaptations
Movies based on YA books have been some of the most successful film franchises out there. From missed character depth to alterations in plotlines, we explore the reasons behind the lackluster outcomes of some adaptations. Join us as we analyze the pitfalls encountered in bringing beloved YA stories to the big screen and discuss the…
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Amazing Websites That Would Help You “Hack” Your Reading and Writing Life
Booksteer This site helps you to find your next read. All you need to do is to type in the book you just finished reading, and it would help you find the next for you. Dendrite This site allows you to either write or read your own adventure. If you click ‘Read’ you can read…
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How to Create a Reading Playlist Perfect for Reading
Try To Go Lyrics Free Try to read words while listening to words can be a little bit distracting. It’s like reading two different books with each of your single eyeballs (this analogy is creepy but true). I personally suggest classical music or if you have a more modern taste, classical covers of modern songs.…