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Sunday, October 5, 2014

Top Finds of 2014



The top finds of 2014 in no particular order and for a variety reasons!  They are definitely worth another look!

  The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis ★★★★☆
A real life hero’s tale.
Non Fiction –Biography/Sports
352 pages

Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede ★★★★☆
A princess who can rescue herself and her friends.
Fiction – Juvenile – High Fantasy
Age Range: 10 and up Grade Level: 4 - 8
212 pages

  The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks ★★★★☆
Offbeat and Lovely
Fiction- YA –Urban Fantasy/Mystery
Grade 7 and Up
384 pages

   The Applause of Heaven by Max Lucado   ★★★★★
You are a child of a King!
Non Fiction – Adult – Christian/Self Help
224 pages

  The Shambling Guide to New York City by Mur Lafferty  ★★★★☆
A Joyful reading experience.
Fiction – Adult - Urban Fantasy
361 pages

  Fablehaven by Brandon Mull  ★★★☆☆
A refreshing take on fantasy.
Fiction – Juvenile/YA – Urban Fantasy
351 pages

  Velveteen vs. The Junior Super Patriots by Seanan McGuire ★★★★☆
A charming new addition to super power lore
Fiction – Adult – Urban Fantasy
204 pages

  The Icebound Land by John Flanagan  ★★★★☆
Well Done
Fiction – YA/Juvenile – Medieval
266 pages


1 comment:

  1. I have enjoyed your reviews. Found them helpful and rt on. Am sending your blog to Kim for owen who is 12. Good to have good list like yours for him as he likes to read. Good job Amy.

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