Author Archives: Kristen

About Kristen

I have been a high school teacher for 15 years and am ready to embark on a new project! I hope to promote classic literature and help book clubs rediscover these gems.

TLC Book Tours Presents: Maya’s Notebook Review

 Maya’s Notebook: A Novel by Isabel Allende Release date: 2013 / 400 pages Synopsis(from Amazon): This contemporary coming-of-age story centers upon Maya Vidal, a remarkable teenager abandoned by her parents. Maya grew up in a rambling old house in Berkeley with … Continue reading

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The Abundance Review

The Abundance: A Novel by Amit Majmudar Release date: 272 pp / 2013 Synopsis (from Amazon):When Mala and Ronak learn that their mother has only a few months to live, they are reluctantly pulled back into the midwestern world of their Indian immigrant … Continue reading

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Making Marriage Simple Review

Making Marriage Simple: Ten Truths for Changing the Relationship You Have into the One You Want by Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt Release date: 208 pp / 2013 Synopsis (from Amazon): Bestselling authors Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt distill into ten … Continue reading

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TLC Book Tours Presents: Tiger Babies Strike Back Review

Tiger Babies Strike Back: How I Was Raised by a Tiger Mom but Could Not Be Turned to the Dark Side by Kim Wong Keltner Release date: 2013 / 272 pages Synopsis(from Amazon): An answer to Amy Chua’s Battle Hymn of the Tiger … Continue reading

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Drunk Tank Pink Review

Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave by Adam Alter Release date: 272 pp / 2013 Synopsis (from Amazon): Why are people named Kim, Kelly, and Ken more likely to donate to Hurricane Katrina victims than … Continue reading

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