Category Archives: Book Review

Sharp Objects–Book Review

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Kourtney

  Gillian Flynn’s debut novel, Sharp Objects, is an ugly story beautifully written. She is a brilliant writer but this is a tale of darkness. Of disturbing acts. Of broken people. Stephen King blurbed her book and said it best: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: If Mashed Potatoes Could Dance

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Kourtney

I just returned from my second trip to the quirky midwest town of Broken Rope, Missouri, in If Mashed Potatoes Could Dance. Paige Shelton‘s second book in the Country Cooking School Mystery series is a fast, fun read with a difficult … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Between Shades of Gray

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kourtney

Ruta Sepetys‘ first novel is a triumph in humanity. Between Shades of Gray is a must read for everyone. In every age, there are books that challenge your world. Or at least, the world you believe exists. That force you … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Second Sight

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Kourtney

Second Sight: An Editor’s Talks on Writing & Revising & Publishing Books for Children and Young Adults was a book I picked up at the SCBWI Winter Conference in January after attending Cheryl Klein’s workshop on revision. It took me … Continue reading →

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Reblog: Heist Society–Book Review

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Kourtney

Battling a stomach virus this week, so I’d like to reblog a book review I wrote in 2011… This was supposed to post on Friday, but I’m running a fever and quite stupid. I accidentally posted 2 posts on Tuesday. … Continue reading →

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Writing and Selling Your Novel–Book Review

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Kourtney

I can’t remember how Writing and Selling Your Novel was recommended to me, but it was definitely worth reading. I love books on writing because they are like attending mini-conferences. Lots of topics are covered that make me think about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Immortal Beloved

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Kourtney

Did you ever stumble upon a book that was exactly what you needed to read at that exact time? That’s what happened to me with Cate Tiernan’s  Immortal Beloved. At the LA SCBWI Summer Conference, there was a pizza party … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Kourtney

100 Ways to Improve Your Writing by Gary Provost was recommended reading from one of my writing workshops. It’s a super slim pocket sized volume that is the perfect take-off and landing read on a plane. In fact, that’s how … Continue reading →

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The Fault in Our Stars–Book Review

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Kourtney

The night I finished John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, I sat on my bed crying. For Hazel and Augustus. For the friend I lost to cancer years ago. For the people I was afraid to love. For those … Continue reading →

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The First 50 Pages–Book Review

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Kourtney

The First 50 Pages by Jeff Gerke is an insightful look at what agents and editors are truly looking for in the first 50 pages of a novel. The information is provided by an author/editor in an easy-to-understand manner. I … Continue reading →

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