Category Archives: Book Reviews

Monday Book Review: Show Me a Sign by Susan Miura

Posted on October 13, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these Monday Book Reviews. I am way behind, but I’m so happy today to be talking about Susan Miura’s Show Me a Sign. Title: Show Me a Sign Author: Susan … Continue reading →

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Ten Books That Have Stayed With Me

Posted on September 4, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

You’ve probably seen the challenge around Facebook. No, not the Ice Bucket one. The other one. The one where someone challenges you to list the first ten books you can think of that have stayed with you. They don’t have … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Posted on June 30, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

The One and Only Ivan has been on my To-Be-Read pile for about two years now. I kept hearing how wonderful it was but never really found the time to read it. It’s a lovely story that deserves the recognition … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

Posted on June 23, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

Feeling dystopian withdrawal after The Hunger Games and Divergent series ended? Look now further than The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau. Title: The Testing Author: Joelle Charbonneau Genre: dystopia Age group: young adult Synopsis: Sixteen-year-old Cia Vale wants nothing more than … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: One Came Home by Amy Timberlake

Posted on March 31, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

This is the third in my series of reviews of the nominees for best juvenile mystery for the 2014 Edgar Awards, and so far it’s looking like a top contender. Title: One Came Home Author: Amy Timberlake Genre: mystery (historical) … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Saving Yesterday by Jessica Keller

Posted on March 10, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

When I first met Jessica Keller at an ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) meeting, I learned that she wrote adult Christian fiction. What I didn’t know right away was that she had a YA book in the works. When the … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: The Thief by Stephanie Landsem

Posted on February 24, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I’m taking a break from reading the 2014 Edgar Award nominees to bring you a great Biblical fiction book just perfect for some fun Lenten reading! That’s right, I said, “fun Lenten reading.” Don’t think it’s possible? Check out Stephanie … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: Strike Three You’re Dead by Josh Berk

Posted on February 17, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

I grew up with four brothers, and that meant summers spent either watching the Cubs on TV or playing ball out in the yard. So I was excited to read the middle grade baseball mystery Strike Three You’re Dead. Title: … Continue reading →

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Monday Book Review: P.K. Pinkerton and the Petrified Man by Caroline Lawrence

Posted on January 27, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s time to start reviewing this year’s nominees for the Edgar Award for best juvenile mystery! First one up is a historical mystery that takes place in the Nevada Territory during the time of the Civil War. Title: P.K. Pinkerton … Continue reading →

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2014 Edgar Award Nominees

Posted on January 19, 2014 by AJ Cattapan

It’s that time of year again! The Mystery Writers of America have announced the nominees for the 2014 Edgar Awards. As I did last year, I’ll be reading through the YA and juvenile nominees, reviewing them, and then posting my … Continue reading →

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