Summer Sisters

By Judy Blume,

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Book description

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “Summer Sisters is a book to return to again and again.”—Colleen Hoover

“As warm as a summer breeze blowing through your hair, as nostalgic as James Taylor singing ‘How Sweet It Is.’ You…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Summer Sisters as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I stole this book off my mother’s shelf when I was fifteen, and no book has ever hit me as hard regarding the complexities inside female friendships.

While I was enthralled by the love triangle in this book, I think the greatest love story Blume has ever written is Vix and Caitlin’s honest, imperfect friendship, revisited year after year as they summer together in Martha’s Vineyard. 

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The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle: The Stormy Night

By MJ Howson,

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MJ Howson Author Of Dawn of Eve

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Why am I passionate about this?

I grew up reading Stephen King and Michael Crichton. That combination of horror and techno-thriller greatly impacted my writing style and genre. I love a page-turner and chapters that end with a cliffhanger. I love that creepy feeling of dread that washes over you when engrossed in a scary scene. I love when you put a book down for the night, turn off the light, and then wince when you hear a strange noise in the other room. I love a story that's so believable that you can't help but wonder, "Could this happen...maybe even to me?" If you do, too, you may enjoy my books.

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What is my book about?

The Stormy Night is the first in a series of nine children's books for ages 8-12. The stories follow two dogs–a senior, disabled dog and a newly adopted puppy–as they learn to become friends and family.

The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle series are chapter books, not picture books. Parents can read to younger children until they can read for themselves. Each book tackles subjects that may ring true for blended and or adopted families. Also, kids who love dogs will love these stories as they are filled with hope, adventure, and excitement. Most importantly, each book has a…

The Adventures of Lucky and Mr. Pickle: The Stormy Night

By MJ Howson,

What is this book about?

Adoptions can be scary and confusing. For everyone.

Lucky, a senior dog with a disability, has his world turned upside down when a newly adopted puppy named Mr. Pickle is brought home. The highly energetic pup is scared and confused by his new surroundings and desperately wants to return to his original family. Things only get worse when Papa leaves them home alone, and a big storm shakes the house, sending both dogs searching for safety.

Fun and frenzy await them as they learn to work together. They are different in breed, age, size, shape, and color, but will that…


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