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December 15, 2017
2018 Reading Challenge?
I found this on Pinterest and I kind of love it. (Full credit to: www.mommymannegren.com) Dreamscape might maybe fit a few of these categories, just saying ;-). Regardless, wishing that your 2018 be a good year for reading!!!!
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December 12, 2017
The Best Books of the Year
This is “part 2” of my “if you don’t want to buy a book-lover a book-themed gift then you should consider buying them an actual book” set of posts. For this one, I thought I would assemble some of the best books of the year. But, well… who is going to take MY word for it? So instead I’ve assembled a collection of lists of the best books of the year. You’ll see a lot of commonalities and some differences, which I always think is interesting!
From the New York Times: Time’s Critique’s Top Books of 2017
From Buzzfeed: The 24 Best Fiction Books of 2017
From NPR: Our Guide to 2017’s Great Reads
From Publisher’s Weekly: PW’s Best Books 2017
From the Washington Post: Best Books 2017
From Goodreads: Goodreads Choice Awards Best Books of 2017
From Entertainment Weekly: The 10 Best Books of 2017
And lastly, from Powell’s Bookstore (I’m linking directly to their YA list but all their category lists are amazing, definitely worth checking out!): Powell’s Best Books of 2017
Happy reading! Can’t wait to see what books 2018 will bring us!
Kerry
December 10, 2017
Holiday-themed Reading List (YA)
Here is a short list of holiday-themed YA because, once again ‘tis the season (really it’s my new catch-phrase). And because the obvious answer for what to buy that literary-minded person in your life if nothing in this shopping guide gave you any ideas is obviously… a book! I will be sharing several booklists over the next few days but holiday YA seemed like a fun place to start.
Full disclosure, I have only read a couple of the books on this list, but they all seem to be well reviewed and, in general, a lot of holiday fun. (I pulled from Amazon lists, Goodreads, Buzzfeed and more in the generating of this list.)
Happy Reading! 
December 8, 2017
MINI-REVIEW: The Last First Daughter
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The Last First Daughter by Abbie Fine (Evernight Teen) was released today! This story draws you in from page one! Fast-paced, filled with action, adventure, romance, and an Anastasia-esque plot (if Anastasia was the take-charge, engineering-minded daughter of the President, living in a near-future post-apocalyptic America), it will keep you turning those pages until the end.
Highly recommend!
December 6, 2017
A (Brief) Literary Gift Guide
Because ’tis the season and all, I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite literary-themed gifts. It should be noted that I personally own or have purchased for friends/family at LEAST half the items in this guide. The other half are on my personal “Ask Santa” list… I love them all!
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T-Shirts and More:
I have long been obsessed with Out of Print, a company that prints classic novel covers on t-shirts, totes, mugs, and more. They’ve expanded their repertoire to include other literary-themed items (I love their library-card socks!). They have such a range of books from classic novels to children’s favorites. Literally something for everyone!
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Another great literary t-shirt company is Lithographs. This Boston-based company prints a novel’s full text (but tiny) on their t-shirts, while maintaining an iconic design specific to the story. They too have a great range, from classic literature to popular YA. They’ve even branched out to include a few films.
Etsy probably deserves an entire category of its own, but here are a few of my current faves:
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Any Mothers of Dragons out there? (I might own this one.) https://www.etsy.com/listing/27103106...
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And I love this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/57356669...
Other (Random) Etsy Faves:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/540225519/library-card-tote-bag-library-card-with
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Poirot is my favorite: https://www.etsy.com/listing/48035927...
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But also, a miniature Agatha? (Did I mention I have a thing for Agatha Christie?): https://www.etsy.com/listing/56159604...
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And a little Harry Potter:
Pottery Barn Teen has an entire line dedicated to Harry Potter now. It’s not wrong that I think it’s cool even though I’m not a teen, right?
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Games:
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Bring Your Own Book: (I’ve played, it’s fun!)
Posters:
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I’m a huge fan of Pop Chart Lab in general and they have some fantastic and so fun options for the literary-minded. Above is the “Fictive Beer” poster. They also have an amazing diagram of literature by genre, and a scratch-off “Greatest Novels” poster (you scratch off the novels as you read them). Love love love.
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I also like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/53815244...
Actual Books:
Check out this new release by my lovely friend and critique partner coming DECEMBER 8! Everyone needs a little holiday reading, right?
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And just in case…
A tiny Dreamscape plug. Already have your copy? Pick up your Dreamscape swag here! I don’t have my own board game, but I do have t-shirts, mugs, totes, and posters! So, you know! 
November 30, 2017
The Last First Daughter
My lovely friend and critique partner is releasing her first book on December 8!!!!!! Take a look (and trust me it’s excellent!)
November 27, 2017
Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow, November 28 is #GivingTuesday. For all you book lovers out there, check out this fabulous blog post by my friend and amazing critique partner! She lists five literary nonprofits worth considering!
(She also has a book of her own coming out in December, more on that to come!)
‘Tis the Season…
Hey everyone! Haven’t read Dreamscape yet? Pick up your copy here.
‘Tis the season for giveaways and I have two!
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Enter here for a chance to win an e-copy of Dreamscape: https://giveaway.amazon.com/p/3db425f487713f36
Enter here for a chance to win a signed copy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35568726-dreamscape…
Giveaways close December 3!!!!! Enter today!
Already read Dreamscape? Please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews are everything to authors and I would so so appreciate it!
October 4, 2017
Fall for the Book Panel: Teens with a Touch of Magic!
I’m so excited to be participating in George Mason University’s Fall for the Book Festival!
If you’re in the northern VA area on October 14, please consider stopping by! The event is free, no tickets necessary. We’d love to see you!
Teens with a Touch of Magic Panel:
When: October 14, 3:30PM-4:30PM
Where: Merten Hall, Room 1201 Rogers 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030 USA
What’s a girl to do in a world full of magic? Save the day, of course! In S Jae-Jones’ debut novel Wintersong, nineteen-year-old Liesl makes a deal with the Goblin King, and puts the love of her life–her music–on the line. Set in a magical freak show, Amanda Foody’s Daughter of the Burning City is tantalizingly dark and mysterious. Bestselling author Tamora Pierce praises the novel as having “a world like no other and heroism of the weirdest kind.” Dreams come to life in Kerry Reed’s Dreamscape turn reality into an epic quest to wake up out of a nightmare.
So excited!
September 30, 2017
A Little Weekend Reading!
Looking for a little weekend reading? Check out this great list of YA Fantasies from BookRiot (sadly Dreamscape isn’t on it but so many of my all-time favorites are!).
Or, you know, there’s always Dreamscape.
Happy weekend, happy reading!
