Category Archives: Young Adult

45. Tiger Eyes (Judy Blume)

Posted on July 4, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

After listening to Judy Blume speak about Tiger Eyes at her engagement at the Toronto reference library last week, I was curious to reread Tiger Eyes.  Reading her novels in my younger days, they seemed to grow with me and … Continue reading →

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44. Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret (Judy Blume)

Posted on June 28, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

In preparation for seeing Judy Blume in Toronto tomorrow, I have reread Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret, an iconic book for young girls.  Originally published in 1970, it has been a favourite of generations of girls.  I actually … Continue reading →

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43. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (J.K. Rowling)

Posted on June 21, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

I have enjoyed re-reading the first Harry Potter book to my son.  Unfortunately, having seen the movies, he did not enjoy the story as well as I had hoped.   For me, it was a nice review of a classic … Continue reading →

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41. In the Unlikely Event (Judy Blume)

Posted on June 13, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

Judy Blume books were among my favourite stories while I was growing up – in fact, I still have some well-loved, dog-eared and yellowed copies of Superfudge, Blubber and Are You There God, Its Me Margaret.  The audience for her … Continue reading →

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30. Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery)

Posted on May 3, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

I have enjoyed revisiting the classic Canadian story, Anne of Green Gables, during my commutes to the office.  I enjoyed this novel, set in Prince Edward Island, as a girl and enjoyed listening to the podcasts each day.  The podcasts … Continue reading →

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11. Best Friends Through Eternity (Syliva McNicoll)

Posted on February 16, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

After attending the launch of Best Friends Through Eternity, I was keen to delve right into the story. Hearing the author read selections and learning about the cover process, the Sari and the Indian food was a great prelude to … Continue reading →

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Best Friends Through Eternity Book Launch (Sylvia McNicoll)

Posted on February 16, 2015 by AYearOfBooksBlog

I had the pleasure of attending the launch of Best Friends Through Eternity with Erin and Gabrielle this afternoon.  We arrived early and enjoyed a chat with the author and had the chance to browse through some of her 33 … Continue reading →

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