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FEAR. FRIENDSHIP. LOVE. LOSS. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

John Green published Turtles All the Way Down following several major successes, including his sensational book-turned-movie, The Fault In Our Stars.  Naturally, Turtles All the Way Down had big shoes to fill.  And judging from reviews on Goodreads and discussions that I’ve had with my peers, I’ve reached the conclusion that most people believe Turtles All the Way Down falls short …

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TICK-TOCK GOES THE (DOOMSDAY) CLOCK

What clock has hands that move both forward and backward, is controlled by humans, and represents the impending threat of disaster? The Doomsday Clock. The Doomsday Clock symbolizes the intensity of scientific concern regarding the likelihood of humanity’s potential annihilation — the closer the hands are to midnight, the closer Doomsday is to arriving.  It was …

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SUMMER 2018: WHAT TO READ AND WHEN TO READ IT

Sunglasses?  Check.  Swimsuit?  Check.  Books? Summer isn’t just about ice cream and tanlines — it’s a great opportunity to read for pleasure without the stress of grades.  From rich novels about love spanning continents to spine-tingling mysteries you’ll devour in one sitting, here are some books you should tune into this summer:  #1 book overall, for …

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WHAT MAKES DOGS SO FRIENDLY?

A wagging tail, slobbery kisses, and excited yaps. These are only a few of the things humans love so much about dogs. As a dog owner and lover myself, I know this well!  There’s no doubt that dogs are some of the friendliest critters around — but what exactly is it that makes our beloved …

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