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November 2022 Book Club: So, This is Christmas by Tracy Andreen

The Book

So, This is Christmas released on October 12, 2021.

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May 2022 Book Club: Twin Crowns by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber

The Book

Twin Crowns releases May 17, 2022.

Why did we pick this book?

We’ve been waiting for Catherine Doyle to publish another YA book for years! We loved her Blood for Blood series and couldn’t wait to see how she handled YA fantasy. We knew we wanted to read Twin Crowns with our book club for May when we saw the release date. If you’d like to join us, we’ll be meeting on May 22, 2022 at 5pm EDT. Email imallbookedupya@gmail.com to get the meeting link.

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March 2022 Book Club: These Hollow Vows by Lexi Ryan

The Book

These Hollow Vows released July 20, 2021.

Why did we pick this book?

A member of our book club suggested we read this book because he heard great things about it. We we’re in the mood for a YA fantasy and this book seemed like the perfect fit for us. Plus, These Hollow Vows is marketed as perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince. Email us at imallbookedupya@gmail.com to join us Sunday March 20th for book club!

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February 2022 Book Club: Seven Dirty Secrets by Natalie D. Richards

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The Book

Seven Dirty Secrets released November 2, 2021.

Why did we pick this book?

As you know, we love a good thriller. When we saw the premise of Seven Dirty Secrets involved a scavenger hunt, we knew it would be perfect for a group discussion. Email us at imallbookedupya@gmail.com to join us Sunday February 20th for book club!

What is this book about?

Cleo receives a mysterious invitation for a scavenger hunt on her 18th birthday. Thinking it’s a gift from a friend, Cleo and her best friend Hope embark on the journey. But shortly after the game starts, things feel eerily familiar. In fact, all of the clues go back to Cleo’s ex-boyfriend Cyrus. Someone knows what really happened to Cleo last summer and they won’t let her forget it. ..or get away with it. Seven Dirty Secrets promises to be exciting and intense.

What other YA books has the author written?

Richards wrote Five Total Strangers, We All Fall Down, What You Hide and My Secret to Tell.

Lists

Our 2022 Blogging and Reading Goals

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1. Read 50 Books

While we actually read 66 books in 2021, it’s impossible to know if we can repeat it this year. We hope to read even more books, but we have to balance it with other life responsibilities. To get a sneak peek of what we’ll be reading, check out our most anticipated books of the year. There are lots of great books coming out in 2022 that we cannot wait to share with all of you!

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January 2022 Book Club: You’ll Be the Death of Me by Karen McManus

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The Book

You’ll Be the Death of Me released November 30th, 2021.

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December 2021 Book Club: All I Want for Christmas is the Girl Who Can’t Love by Chelsea Bobulski

Happy December everyone! We can’t believe how fast 2021 has gone by. While Bards Alley doesn’t have December book clubs because of the busy holiday season, we decided to share something we’ll be reading this month anyway.

At our last book club meeting of the year, we asked everyone which of our book picks did they enjoy the most. The top three were The Cousins by Karen McManus, The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes and Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard.

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The Book

All I Want For Christmas is the Girl Who Can’t Love will be released December 22, 2021. However, we received an ARC from NetGalley.

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