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The Last Bookshop in London
Author: Madeline MartinAugust 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London. Through blackouts and air raids as the Blitz intensifies, Grace discovers the power of…
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Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird
Author: Tim ProbertSeries: LightfallIn the second installment of the award-winning, critically acclaimed Lightfall series, Bea and Cad continue their quest to stop Kest, the mythic bird who stole the sun. Perfect for middle grade fans of Amulet and Avatar the Last Airbender, Lightfall: Shadow of the Bird is another breathtaking journey into the magical world of Irpa, where epic battles and powerful creatures abound. After a battle that nearly cost them their lives, Bea and Cad awaken in…
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Pride and Prejudice
Author: Jane AustenOf all Jane Austen's books, Pride and Prejudice has earned a special place in the hearts of the reading public as her best-loved and most intimately known novel. From its famous opening sentence the story of the Bennet family and of the novel's two protagonists, Elizabeth and Darcy, told with a wit that its author feared might prove 'rather too light and bright, and sparkling', delights its most familiar readers as thoroughly as it does…
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MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS my daughter has enjoyed this summer
I am excited to start sharing some kids book lists here. I used to do this a lot over on my homeschool site but it just makes sense to have all the book lists in one place. Over time I may end up going back and even bringing in some of the more popular book lists from my homeschool site . . . or I’ll just stick to making new ones, only time will tell! Today I am kicking things…
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my AUGUST TBR – the smallest TBR I’ve ever made – just books for challenges and Patreon picks!
For the first time (ever?!) in my BookTube career I’ve intentionally chose a very small TBR (to be read) pile. I’ve been struggling to finish my July TBR because I just want to mood read and unfortunately a lot of the books on my July TBR are just not what I am in the mood for right now. I fully intend to go back to a large TBR in September but thought I would just take a bit of a…
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The City of Ember
Author: Jeanne DuPrauSeries: The City of EmberThe city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race. Two hundred years later, the great lamps that light the city are beginning to dim. When Lina finds part of an ancient message, she’s sure it holds a secret that will save the city. Now, she and her friend Doon must race to figure out the clues to keep the lights on. If they succeed, they will have to convince…
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