Keeping with the Spirit of Giving this season, what book do you think EVERYONE should read and if you could, you would buy it for all of your family and friends?
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"...a heartwarming and uplifting story...[that] shines...with vibrant themes of community, self-empowerment and artistic vision delivered with a satisfying verve." – Kirkus
"Axioms like 'One man's trash is another man's treasure' and 'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' come gracefully to life in Schindler's tale about the value of hard work and the power of community…Auggie's enthusiasm and unbridled creativity are infectious, and likeminded readers will envy her creative partnership with [her grandfather] Gus." – Publishers Weekly
“Determined to save her home, Auggie [uses] pottery shards, vivid glass, and metal sculptures [to] transform the house’s exterior into a vibrant expression of the love within its walls. In Auggie, Schindler creates a spunky, sympathetic character young readers will engage with and enjoy.” – The Bulletin for the Center of Children’s Book Studies
“The protagonist perches in the reader’s heart as she goes about trying to “‘discover her shine.’” - NY Journal of Books
“A delicious, tantalizing love story that will captivate you until the final, satisfying sigh.”—Kristin Walker, author of A MATCH MADE IN HIGH SCHOOL
I actually LOVED Playing Hurt :) You did a great job!! And I totally agree with your answers! I hope you have a happy Friday :)
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Haha, nice choices ;) I have yet to read either of your novels unfortunately! I've heard great things about both though - A Blue So Dark in particular. Happy Friday!
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Hi Holly. I haven't read either of your books but they both look amazing. Thanks for stopping by Better Read Than Dead. I will have to look into you novels soon. Returning your follow.
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~Kristin
I read A Blue So Dark earlier this year, and it was so beautiful, and nothing like anything else I've ever read!:)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! I'm sorry to say I haven't read your books yet -- I've certainly heard about them and Playing Hurt is on my TBR. Have a great weekend, and Happy Reading (and Writing!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for following my blog! I've heard great things about your work, and I can't wait to read it for myself!
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Holly just saw a comment on the Brunette Librarians blog that you are a Missouri girl too! I'm in Springfield. Oh happy Friday blog hop!
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Cassy @ Late Night Reads
Jessica: Thanks so much for loving PLAYING HURT! Nina: I really appreciate the kind words about A BLUE SO DARK! Sheri: I'm in Springfield, too! Small world, eh? And it's fantastic to "meet" the rest of you...
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and following me! I'm now following your blog too. Have a wonderful weekend =)
ReplyDeleteHi Holly! Thanks for participating in Follow Friday. I really need to get to your books. I've heard great things about them.
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You're right - I read A BLUE SO DARK a couple of weeks ago, and loved it. Didn't write up a review, but did give it 5 stars on Goodreads ;-)
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Oh wow A Blue So Dark has a wonderful cover! I'll have to take a look at it! :)
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Goooooood gracious I love the cover on the first one. I may have to get it just so I can look at it all the time!
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Tez: I'm thrilled you loved A BLUE SO DARK! Love seeing new faces here at the blog...
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