Author Archives: Jenn

Literary Road Trip Finds a New Home!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jenn

I’m excited to announce that Jenn’s Bookshelves is the new home of Literary Road Trip!  Literary Road Trip was developed by the creative genius of Michelle from Galleysmith! When Michelle announced she was looking for a new home for this … Continue reading →

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Tales of a (Formerly) Reluctant Reader: The Tighty Whitey Spider by Kenn Nesbitt

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 9-12 Paperback: 128 pages Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky; Pap/Com edition (April 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 1402238339 Source: Publisher Summary: a collection of over dozens of humorous and outrageous poems about animals! The portion of this review listed in italics … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jenn

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter 2010!

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Jenn

A belated Happy Easter to all those who celebrate! We woke up early, we had a busy day planned! The Easter Bunny brought a lot of goodies for the boys! The boys were thrilled to see them: After a breakfast … Continue reading →

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Library Loot: March 31 to April 6

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Jenn

  Library Loot is a weekly event co-hosted by Eva and Marg that encourages bloggers to share the books they’ve checked out from the library.  Yay! This was my first trip to the library in three months!  Let me tell … Continue reading →

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A Month in Review: March

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Jenn

I’m testing this whole monthly recap thing.  I think it’s a good way for me to take a step back and see what I’ve done for the previous month.  Hopefully you, my readers, will enjoy it as well. Books Reviewed … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Parenting: Relunctant Readers

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jenn

  Today’s episode of Adventures in Parenting will take on a more serious note.  Those that know me well know how passionate I am about reading and about getting children excited about reading.  Why am I so passionate?  This  effort … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review: At Witt’s End by Beth Solheim

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 282 pages Publisher: Echelon Press (March 1, 2010) ISBN-10: 159080662X Source: Publisher Sadie Witt and her sister Jane run Witt’s End Resort in Minnesota.  But Witt’s End isn’t your typical resort.  Cabin fourteen is always occupied by a few ghosts … Continue reading →

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Review: Darling Jim by Christian Moerk

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Jenn

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (March 31, 2009) ISBN-10: 0805089470 Source: Purchased Three women are found dead in a home in a Dublin suburb.  They are identified as Moira Hegarty and her two nieces, Fiona and Róisín … Continue reading →

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Announcing: The Winner of Numbers by Rachel Ward

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jenn

Congratulations!  I’ll send your mailing address to the publicist, who will ship your book directly. 

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