Justine Laismith Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Spin the Dawn
Elizabeth LimThe author has done a great job in the setting. I felt the time and space and enjoyed the sewing snippets throughout the story. The initial interaction between Maia and the court magician is page-turning. #YA #ChineseLegends #Diversereads By @LizLim https://t.co/8vzBuBXRTR
Paperback, 2020
$13.99Member price:$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Seedfolks
Paul FleischmanIn the abandon lot by her apartment block, a neighbour witnesses a Vietnamese girl secretly burying something. She takes action on her discovery. Soon the entire neighbourhood becomes involved. By #Newberywinner Paul Fleischman #MiddleGrade #kidlit https://t.co/dlQQlJPYpl
Paperback, Mass Market, 1999
$10.99Member price:$5.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
With the Fire on High
Elizabeth AcevedoA talented chef wants to make the best tasting dishes but when her culinary teacher fails her for not following the recipe, she has to decide if this class is good enough for her. By @acevedowrites #YA #Goodreads https://justinelaismith.wordpress.com/2021/07/24/review-with-the-fire-on-high-by-elizabeth-acevedo/
Paperback, 2021
$15.99Member price:$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
They Both Die at the End
Adam SilveraIt's an incredible story concept and delves deep into how this advance notice affects subsequent behaviour. Whilst some deaths are out of an individuals' control, others are caused by the ripples of this knowledge. By @AdamSilvera #dystopia #youngadult https://t.co/DoVTHxjpIX
Paperback, 2018
$15.99Member price:$7.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Spin the Dawn
Elizabeth LimThe author has done a great job in the setting. I felt the time and space and enjoyed the sewing snippets throughout the story. The initial interaction between Maia and the court magician is page-turning. #YA #ChineseLegends #Diversereads By @LizLim https://t.co/8vzBuBYpJp
Paperback, 2020
$13.99Member price:$6.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Black Sun
Rebecca RoanhorseIn Cuecola City, an aimless Teek wants to safely deliver her blind passenger to Tova. When she learns of his dangerous mission, she must choose between helping him or losing him. By @RoanhorseBex #YoungAdult #SouthAmerica #Myths&Magic #fantasy https://justinelaismith.wordpress.com/2022/03/19/review-black-sun-by-rebecca-roanhorse/
Paperback, 2021
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Shadow of the Fox
Julie KagawaWhether you are travelling in the summer or not, here are five books that take you to places around the world. Shadow of the Fox by @JKagawa will take you to #Japan. #fiction https://t.co/64CV7PR9Br
Hardcover, 2018
$20.99Member price:$10.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Lemonade War
Jacqueline DaviesWhen snubbed by her older brother, a gifted mathematician sets up her own lemonade stall. When the competition gets out of hand, both must admit their true feelings before their bond completely breaks down. By Jacqueline Davies #MG #girlsinSTEM #kidlit https://t.co/8JgNEGPJ4w
Paperback, 2009
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
If Walls Could Talk: An Intimate History of the Home
Lucy WorsleyThe best bit about #writing is the research. For my 17th Century book, I read If Walls could Talk by @Lucy_Worsley. Needless to say I just had to visit @HamHouseNT. The tour was amazing. #amwriting #WDSSbook #writingcommmunity https://t.co/wJrX8FXBSP
Paperback, 2013
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book