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About Stephanie Perry

Stephanie P. is a writer, editor, and blogger. Her secret shame is dystopian YA fiction. You can find her wherever the books and food are.

Summer 2014 Reading List

Who says summer reading has to be chick lit and magazines? Here’s the fiction and nonfiction we’re most excited about reading this summer — everything from foodie memoirs to a short-story fantasy anthology edited by George R.R. Martin (including a new Game of Thrones story!). They’re organized by publication date, so mark your calendars and try not to get sunscreen on the pages. Tease (available now) Author: Amanda Maciel As school bullying continues to be a nationally discussed hot topic, Amanda Maciel’s debut novel, Tease, explores the issue from a different perspective — the bully’s. High school junior Emma Putnam [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:41-07:00June 25th, 2014|Tags: |

5 Great Father’s Day Book Gifts for Dad

C'mon, you can do better than one of these. Father’s Day is just around the corner on Sunday, June 15. But you still have plenty of time to snap up one of these recently published dad-friendly books for a perfectly thoughtful gift! (If your dad embraces technology, you can procrastinate even longer before beaming an e-book directly at his e-reader.) For #1 Kid bonus points, consider our suggested add-ons, too. If you're looking for a gift that's both fun and personalized, why not consider getting your dad a Custom Bobbleheads Dolls? These adorable and unique gifts can [...]

2023-03-06T23:22:27-07:00June 8th, 2014|Tags: , |

Reading List: Orphan Black Clones

My friends have been raving about “Orphan Black” for months now, so when I finally sat down to watch it this week, I was fully prepared for the usual disappointing experience surrounding anything that’s been hyped to death. But I’m delighted to report that this BBC series is every bit as good as everyone says! While the human-cloning idea isn’t new, the treatment is: gritty, suspenseful, and sexy, emphasizing the clones’ complicated relationships with each other and the world. If you’ve been hesitant about watching the show because it’s sci-fi, don’t worry — the tone is more like an action [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:43-07:00April 16th, 2014|Tags: , |
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