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Christina Mandelski

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Young Adult, Children's Books, Historical Fiction

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When I was a kid, I loved to read and write, and I loved going to the library. It was in the children's departments of the libraries I frequented that my dream of becoming a writer took hold. I'd find the place on the shelf where my name would fall, put my finger in that spot and say "that's where it'll go."

After quite a few detours, my dream of having a book on that library shelf is finally coming true this May. My first young adult novel, The Sweetest Thing, published by Egmont USA will be released.

It's a story that's dear to me, about a girl who is passionate about creating art. Here's a little synopsis:

Sheridan is happy making phenomenal cakes in her safe little world. All she needs is for her mother to come home and everything will b ...more

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	The Sweetest Thing 3.61 avg rating — 948 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The First Kiss Hypothesis (The First Kiss Hypothesis #1) 3.70 avg rating — 442 ratings — published 2017 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Love and Other Secrets (The First Kiss Hypothesis #2) 3.79 avg rating — 188 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stuck with You (The First Kiss Hypothesis, #3) 3.82 avg rating — 119 ratings — published 2019 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stuck with You really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers, #1)

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Christina Mandelski rated a book it was amazing Becoming by Michelle Obama (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book was an intimate glimpse into the life of an inspiring woman. I was a fan before I read it and am even moreso now that I'm done.
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Christina Mandelski rated a book it was amazing Confections of a Closet Master Baker: One Woman's Sweet Journey from Unhappy Hollywood Executive to Contented Country Baker by Gesine Bullock-Prado	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This one made me laugh, cry and crave lots and lots of sugar. I love a good memoir, and I love to read about food (this always stumps me because I do not like to cook, or bake, not any of it). I found this story particularly inspiring as a creative p ...more
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Christina Mandelski rated a book it was amazing Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop, #2) by Jenny Colgan	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I love Jenny Colgan's books so much -- just the right mix of setting, romance, humor, and heart. Feel-good but not in a schmaltzy way (as sometimes I fear these titles might suggest) -- but with well-developed characters, great writing and plots that ...more
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Christina Mandelski wants to read Just Pretending (The Chicago Falcons, #3) by Leah Rooper (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Christina Mandelski made a comment on Meet my new book, Love and Other Secrets, COMING SOON! " Hi Stephanie!! (sorry I just saw this msg). Hope your empty nesting is going well. It's bittersweet alright. I miss her - but life goes on I guess (I' ...more "
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