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Author Archives: AJ Cattapan
Monday Book Review: St. Magnus, the Last Viking by Susan Peek
Susan Peek is known for writing historical novels based on the lives of lesser-known saints–and boy, does she bring these characters to life! This is my first novel by Susan Peek, and I look forward to reading more. Title: St. … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Historical, young adult
Tagged book review, historical fiction, young adult, young adult book
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New Website Designed to Help Parents, Teachers Find Faith-Filled Books for Teens
If you’re a member of my Insiders Club, you’ve already seen the announcement that a new website has launched that helps parents, teachers, and youth ministers find quality books that are appropriate for Catholic teens. I’m honored that Angelhood and … Continue reading
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My latest giveaways!
I have several giveaways going on right now, and I wanted to make sure everyone knew about them. First, I’m super excited to announce my very first Instafreebie giveaway. For the next few weeks, I’m giving away preview copies with … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Giveaway, Lent, Speculative Fiction, young adult
Tagged Angelhood, giveaway, giveaways, young adult, young adult books, young adult fiction
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Monday Book Review: Winter by Marissa Meyer
I started this book during winter break and didn’t finish for nearly two months. To be fair, I’m working full-time and going to school, and the book is over 800 pages long! Title: Winter Author: Marissa Meyer Genre: science-fiction Age … Continue reading
Monday Book Review: Erin’s Ring by Laura H. Pearl
Another YA book I was able to read over winter break (and have finally gotten around to writing the review!) Title: Erin’s Ring Author: Laura H. Pearl Genre: Historical fiction Age group: YA Summary (from back cover): “When thirteen-year-old Molly … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, historical fiction, young adult
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Books That Feature Catholic Schools
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, I thought I’d put together a list of novels that feature students in Catholic schools. Sadly, I was having trouble coming up with much of a list on my own, so I took to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, young adult
Tagged books, Catholic, Catholic books, Catholic fiction
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Monday Book Review: Rosa, Sola by Carmela Martino
Can I resist a middle grade book with an Italian-American main character and lots of Italian vocabulary words sprinkled throughout? No. No, I cannot. 🙂 Title: Rosa, Sola Author: Carmela Martino Age group: middle grade (on the youngish side) Genre: … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Historical, Middle Grade
Tagged book review, Italian, middle grade
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Monday Book Review: Six Dates to Disaster by Cynthia Toney
One of the best parts about winter break is having time to read something other than books for my doctorate program! I’m trying to get through several books this week, so hopefully, I’ll have several more Monday book reviews for … Continue reading
Christmas Shopping Time!
Still doing some Christmas shopping? Yeah, me too! In fact, I have lots left to do! If you’re looking for a gift idea, why not give someone an autographed book? If you live in the Chicago area, you can come … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Mysteries, Reading, Seven Riddles to Nowhere, young adult
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New Book Trailer to Mark Five-Year Anniversary!
Five years ago tonight, I finished the rough draft of Angelhood. I considered it a “practice novel,” something that would never be published (let alone win three awards). It was simply writing practice as a NaNo project for 2011. To … Continue reading
Posted in Angelhood, Behind the Scenes, Reading, Writing, young adult
Tagged Angelhood, book trailer, NaNo, NaNoWriMo, young adult, young adult books
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