Category Archives: Romance

Summer Reading–Join me with some great books!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Don’t lose those grade-level gains you worked so hard to make all year long! Reading over the summer prevents the traditional summer loss of reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. And it’s so easy—a virtually stress-free, fun way of learning. Just … Continue reading →

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“Dead is a State of Mind”

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Dead is a State of Mind by Marlene Perez   Book 2 in the Nightshade High series I already reviewed the first book in this series, Dead is the New Black (find review here), so without repeating background, let me get right … Continue reading →

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“Fire”

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

     Fire by Kristin Cashore For the second time in a week, I’m in the weird position of recommending to you a book that I really didn’t like all that much. I hope that this doesn’t appear hypocritical. Let me … Continue reading →

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“Shiver”

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

  Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater Another book I read—loved this one—and didn’t have time to review. (The Chaffey library is closed for AP testing, so I’m sneaking in a few reviews in the hope that you’ll find some good summer … Continue reading →

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“The Cardturner”

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

The Cardturner by Louis Sachar  Louis Sachar, author of The Cardturner, is also the author of Holes. Don’t let this book become an orphan! Check it out: The Cardturner is original and totally engaging with its dark family secrets, betrayals by … Continue reading →

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‘Dead is the New Black”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez  Confession: Of the books I’ve been reading in preparation for the author visits on April 16, this is my favorite! Quick, entertaining, and very smart—Marlene Perez makes fun of all the tried … Continue reading →

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“Pride and Prejudice”–have a listen!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen For a thorough summary of this classic, you only have to grab a copy of SparkNotes, Cliff Notes or go to shmoop.com and check it out. However, these summaries tell you nothing about what … Continue reading →

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“Evermore”

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

Evermore by Alyson Noel  Alyson Noel is one of the five authors coming to Ontario on April 16 for the Teen Book Fest. She’s a New York Times best seller. She writes The Immortals series, and Evermore, is, of course, … Continue reading →

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Author Visit Series–Want to be a Writer?

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Victoria Waddle

During the month of March the Ovitt Family Community Library (Ontario City Library, downtown) will be hosting author visits (and one publisher) every Saturday.  They are partnering with a publisher to have women writers talk about writing strategies and techniques … Continue reading →

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“Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks”

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Victoria Waddle

Peace, Love and Baby Ducks by Lauren Myracle I bought this book for the library quite a while ago, but didn’t read it myself because, based on the title and cover (I know, I know!), I thought it was mind … Continue reading →

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