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Book ‘Em Kiddo

You’ll find all my book reviews here. I am strongly in favor of building great literacy skills starting at birth, so I review books for every stage from infancy to adult fiction. I confess I love it all, from “pulp” fiction to epic literary works, and I am sharing that love with my kids.

I’m currently focusing on adding reviews of elementary level picture books,  “tween reads,” and adult fiction, with particular emphasis on female authors and illustrators, and books that feature inclusive characters.

If you’re an author (or represent one!) and would like me to review your book, please visit my Media & PR page for information on how to get your book into my hands.

Beyond “Go Dog, Go!” (Number 1)

December 5, 2011January 7, 2014 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

If you have an “emerging reader,” chances are you are looking for things to read to them that encourage their love of books, of stories, and of language without talking down to them. You know, a step beyond “Go Dog, Go” and their favorite board books. Something that’s not “Angry Birds” that’ll get them to sit still for more than a minute.

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Book of the Month: Last Light over Carolina by Mary Alice Monroe

November 1, 2011February 11, 2011 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Love books, but can’t be tied down to a formal book discussion meeting? Join us for our Book of the Month selection. To join the party, read the book and …

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Book of the Month: Bound South by Susan Rebecca White

October 1, 2011February 11, 2011 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Love books, but can’t be tied down to a formal book discussion meeting? Join us for our Book of the Month selection. To join the party, read the book and …

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Book of the Month: Some Assembly Required: A Novel by Lynn Kiele Bonasia

September 1, 2011February 11, 2011 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Love books, but can’t be tied down to a formal book discussion meeting? Join us for our Book of the Month selection. To join the party, read the book and …

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Book of the Month: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

August 1, 2011February 11, 2011 - by Meghan G - Leave a Comment

Love books, but can’t be tied down to a formal book discussion meeting? Join us for our Book of the Month selection. To join the party, read the book and …

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Book of the Month: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

July 1, 2011February 11, 2011 - by Meghan G - 1 Comment

Love books, but can’t be tied down to a formal book discussion meeting? Join us for our Book of the Month selection. To join the party, read the book and …

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