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Books to Fall Into : Are You Sleeping By Kathleen Barber
by Lisa Allard
Lately, I’ve fallen into the habit of picking up books, putting them down, and then returning to them days later only to rediscover that the book isn’t as interesting as I’d hoped. The truth is, there is nothing better than having a good book to look forward to reading every day and distract you from your daily mundane activities In exchange for nothing but … Read More Books to Fall Into : Are You Sleeping By Kathleen Barber
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Lang Leav’s Debut Novel Shines with Breathtaking Detail and Poetic Brilliance
by Lisa Allard
Lang Leav is the author of several bestselling books of prose and poetry – Love & Misadventures, Lullabies, Memories, and The Universe of Us. The literary world fell for her beautiful words – as did the hearts of millions of readers worldwide. Leav has announced the publication of her very first debut novel, Sad Girls, which will be released on May 30th online … Read More Lang Leav’s Debut Novel Shines with Breathtaking Detail and Poetic Brilliance
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Exit West Imparts a Beautiful Truth : “We Are All Migrants Through Time”
by Lisa Allard
“In a city swollen by refugees but still mostly at peace, or at least not openly at war, a young man met a young woman in a classroom and did not speak to her. For many days.” Exit West explores the difficulties a country and its inhabitants face when confronted with conflict. The novel takes place in present day in an unidentified city – … Read More Exit West Imparts a Beautiful Truth : “We Are All Migrants Through Time”
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Benjamin Ludwig’s Debut Novel Stuns with Authenticity and Purpose
by Lisa Allard
On May 2nd, New Hampshire author Benjamin Ludwig will be releasing his very first novel, Ginny Moon. Selected as a B&N Summer 2017 Discover Great New Writers book, this highly anticipated read is about to take the literary world by storm in more ways than one. The story is told from the entertaining and captivating perspective of an autistic teenage girl. Taken away from … Read More Benjamin Ludwig’s Debut Novel Stuns with Authenticity and Purpose
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Orphan Train Reveals a Relevant Story about Love and Loss
by Lisa Allard
Christina Baker Kline is the author of five novels, and has received praise and acknowledgment for her newest release, Orphan Train. Chosen as “One Book, One Read” by over fifty communities and campuses and published in 35 countries, Kline delivers a work of fiction that is rich in history, emotion, and truth. By shedding a light on an often-overlooked period of US history, Orphan … Read More Orphan Train Reveals a Relevant Story about Love and Loss
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Right Behind You : A Stirring Psychological Thriller by Lisa Gardner
by Lisa Allard
In the world of crime fiction, New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner is one of the most recognizable voices, and it’s no wonder why – her books are filled with psychological suspense, precise research, and most of all – unexpected twists and turns. Right Behind You is Lisa Gardner’s newest release and addition to her FBI Profiler Series, which follows the lives of … Read More Right Behind You : A Stirring Psychological Thriller by Lisa Gardner
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Motherlines Takes Readers on an Insightful and Spiritual Journey
by Lisa Allard
This year, I have a few personal resolutions for myself, including a new year’s resolution for reading. I will venture towards two literary genres that I have yet to fully explore. One of these is memoirs. In the past, I have enjoyed reading memoirs because of the personal connection that is created between the reader and the author/protagonist. Although I know I’ve read more … Read More Motherlines Takes Readers on an Insightful and Spiritual Journey
The Literary Chic : 5 Most Stylish Writers in History
by Lisa Allard
Although most of us know better than to judge a book by its cover, it is fascinating to observe the way people dress and ponder what influences their fashion decisions. For a writer, there are numerous factors that come into play. Some writers are concerned with comfort rather than trend, however, there are others whose style of dress is just as influential and spectacular … Read More The Literary Chic : 5 Most Stylish Writers in History
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Author-Illustrator Q&A with Maryann Cocca-Leffler
by Lisa Allard
Crafting words and images that will capture the attention of a child can be challenging. It can be even more of a challenge to generate a purpose that will stand out, resonate with readers, and most of all, make a difference. Children’s author Maryann Cocca Leffler has written and illustrated numerous books for children. Last March, she released Janine, a story that encourages both … Read More Author-Illustrator Q&A with Maryann Cocca-Leffler
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Raising Awareness: The UnSlut Project
by Lisa Allard
On Wednesday, October 19th, Emily Lindin visited Southern New Hampshire University to present her movement, The UnSlut Project. Seeking to raise awareness and put an end to slut-shaming, or sexual bullying, her project is part novel, documentary, blog, discussion forum, and much more. Slut-shaming is an ongoing issue that has recently gained momentum in the public eye. In 2015, supermodel Amber Rose founded … Read More Raising Awareness: The UnSlut Project
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The Island of Beyond is Heartwarming, Engaging, and Remarkably Relevant
by Lisa Allard
Last winter, I had the pleasure of reading Elizabeth Atkinson’s heartwarming story, The Sugar Mountain Snow Ball. The middle-grade author has released her newest title, The Island of Beyond, a charming story of adventure, friendship and so much more. Eleven-year old Martin is perfectly content spending his summer playing video games or perfecting his toy soldier town of Martinville. But his father has other … Read More The Island of Beyond is Heartwarming, Engaging, and Remarkably Relevant
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Add Something Sweet to Your Reading List : The Sugar Mountain Snow Ball
by Lisa Allard
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity of interviewing bestselling author, Elizabeth Atkinson. (Check it out here.) After our interview, she even sent me a copy of her newest middle-grade novel, The Sugar Mountain Snow Ball. I am delighted to share my thoughts about this great winter read with you! The Sugar Mountain Snow Ball tells the humorous, relevant, and heartwarming story of two … Read More Add Something Sweet to Your Reading List : The Sugar Mountain Snow Ball
