Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review "Blame It on the Mistletoe" by Beth Garrod! ⛄️ If you like books filled with family, friendship, "The Holiday" vibes, and of course a sprinkle of clean Christmas romance... then this is the perfect book for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a mini-episode of "Pick Your Brain" where we talk about international Christmas traditions!! 🤔🎄 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon. Bye friends! 👋🏻

US version:

https://read.sourcebooks.com/young-adult/9781728248974-blame-it-on-the-mistletoe-tp.html

UK version:

https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/All-I-Want-For-Christmas-Beth-Garrod-9780702300882

https://www.amazon.com/All-I-Want-For-Christmas/dp/0702300888

"Let all that you do be done in love." -1 Corinthians 16:14 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review the first two books in the middle-grade graphic novel series "The Accursed Vampire" by Madeline McGrane! 🧛 If you're looking for a middle-grade graphic novel series filled with new friendships, exciting adventures, and of course a bloodthirsty vampire... then this is the perfect book series for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a fun interview with Madeline where we find out what made her want to be an author/illustrator and what her favorite art medium is!! 🎨 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

The Accursed Vampire #1:

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-accursed-vampire-madeline-mcgrane?variant=40824786255906

The Accursed Vampire #2:

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-accursed-vampire-2-the-curse-at-witch-camp-madeline-mcgrane?variant=40485526470690

"Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil." -Ephesians 6:11 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review the first two books in the middle-grade graphic novel series "Frights From Feral" by Mark Fearing! 👻 If you're looking for a middle-grade graphic novel series filled with friendship, scary stories, and of course a cursed small town... then this is the perfect book series for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a fun interview with Mark where we find out what has inspired him to be an author and what fictional world he wishes he were a part of!! 🏰 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

⬇️ Do you want to help support Mark Fearing? If so, click the link below to purchase his amazing books! ⬇️

Welcome to Feral:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708708/welcome-to-feral-by-written-and-illustrated-by-mark-fearing/

Last Exit to Feral:

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727089/last-exit-to-feral-by-mark-fearing/9780823448661/

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." -Romans 12:21 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review "Spellbinders: The Not-So-Chosen One" by Andrew Auseon! 🎲 If you're looking for a middle-grade book filled with old and new friendships, adjusting to a new home, and of course becoming the "chosen one" in a fantasy world... then this is the perfect book for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a fun interview with Andrew where we find out what inspired him to write Spellbinders and what his favorite snack is!! 😋🥣 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

⬇️ Do you want to help support Andrew Auseon? If so, click the link below to purchase his book! ⬇️

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696493/spellbinders-the-not-so-chosen-one-by-andrew-auseon/

"Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." -Deuteronomy 31:6 ✞

Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review all three books in the amazing "Aveline Jones" book series by Phil Hickes! 🧡 If you're looking for a middle-grade horror series filled with beautiful writing, new friendships, and of course living in your very own ghost story... then this is the perfect book series for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a fun interview with Phil where we find out what made him become an author and what his favorite book to read on a stormy night is!! 🔦☔ Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

⬇️ Do you want to help support Phil Hickes? If so, click the link below to purchase his books! ⬇️

The Haunting of Aveline Jones:

https://www.amazon.com/The-Haunting-of-Aveline-Jones/dp/1474972144/ref=asc_df_1474972144/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=467324501707&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=90890716646133066&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028063&hvtargid=pla-959710631980&psc=1

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Haunting-of-Aveline-Jones-9781474972147/818912159?from=/search

The Bewitching of Aveline Jones:

https://www.amazon.com/Bewitching-Aveline-Jones-Phil-Hickes/dp/1474972152/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/131-3688474-2325713?pd_rd_w=gKPM8&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=7EKPFJE2YKW0P916Y6RX&pd_rd_wg=5yogx&pd_rd_r=6d09c00f-ea48-445d-bcfb-5b5d27b2aa76&pd_rd_i=1474972152&psc=1

https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Bewitching-Of-Aveline-Jones-9781474972154/981790283?from=/search

The Vanishing of Aveline Jones:

https://www.amazon.com/Hickes-Vanishing-Aveline-Jones/dp/1474972160/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_2/131-3688474-2325713?pd_rd_w=5yEKZ&content-id=amzn1.sym.26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_p=26a5c67f-1a30-486b-bb90-b523ad38d5a0&pf_rd_r=M7H6T9VA0MV4KE47RQQG&pd_rd_wg=zGikd&pd_rd_r=3ed8cdbf-bbe5-4405-b0d6-71581550e306&pd_rd_i=1474972160&psc=1https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Vanishing-Of-Aveline-Jones-9781474972161/1492146417?from=/search

Link to my YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@strawberrymilkshakepodcast

"So do not fear; for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." -Isaiah 41:10 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review "The Sleepover" by Michael Regina! 🖤 If you're looking for a middle-grade horror graphic novel filled with friendship, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and of course a monster nanny... then this is the perfect book for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a fun interview with Michael where we find out what inspired him to create his book and what his favorite movie is!! 🍿📺 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

⬇️ Do you want to help support Michael Regina? If so, click the link below to purchase his book and view his YouTube channel! ⬇️

http://www.getthiscomic.com/

"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." -Psalm 34:18 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review the first two books in the middle-grade graphic novel series "Cat's Cradle" by Jo Rioux! 💗 If you're looking for a middle-grade graphic novel series filled with magic, adventure, and of course monsters... then this is the book series for you!! 📖 Be sure to stay till the end for a different, but fun interview with Jo Rioux where we find out how she got the inspiration to become an author/illustrator and what her biggest fear is!! ☠️ Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

⬇️ Do you want to help support Jo Rioux? If so, click the link below to purchase her books! ⬇️

Cat's Cradle #1: The Golden Twine

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cats-cradle-jo-rioux/1139790532?ean=9781250625366

https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Cradle-Golden-Twine/dp/125062536X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3M9V25MM46Q3I&keywords=cats+cradle+jo+roux&qid=1690654092&sprefix=cats+cradle+jo+roux%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1

Cat's Cradle #2: The Mole King's Lair

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cats-cradle-jo-rioux/1141804989?ean=9781250625380

https://www.amazon.com/Cats-Cradle-Mole-Kings-Lair/dp/1250625386/ref=pd_vtp_h_pd_vtp_h_sccl_5/134-9873426-9474040?pd_rd_w=RICyG&content-id=amzn1.sym.e16c7d1a-0497-4008-b7be-636e59b1dfaf&pf_rd_p=e16c7d1a-0497-4008-b7be-636e59b1dfaf&pf_rd_r=W157TVDNKHZZS8YT75BH&pd_rd_wg=dt9Py&pd_rd_r=faa2c743-644d-4c83-8da6-d120f87c9345&pd_rd_i=1250625386&psc=1

"Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come." -Psalm 71:18 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review "Jukebox" by Nidhi Chanani! 💗 If you're looking for a middle-grade graphic novel filled with family, friendship, and music... then this is the book for you!! 📖 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

https://www.amazon.com/Jukebox-Nidhi-Chanani/dp/1250156378

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jukebox-nidhi-chanani/1137353509?ean=9781250156372

"Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving, sing praise upon the harp unto our God." -Psalm 147:7 ✞

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review the first three books in "The Forgotten Five" middle-grade book series by Lisa McMann! 💗 If you like books filled with family, friendship, adventure, and supernatural criminals... then this is the book series for you!! 😁 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

The Forgotten Five #1: Map of Flames

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/668144/map-of-flames-the-forgotten-five-book-1-by-lisa-mcmann/

The Forgotten Five #2: The Invisible Spy

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/668145/the-invisible-spy-the-forgotten-five-book-2-by-lisa-mcmann/

The Forgotten Five #3: Rebel Undercover

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712992/rebel-undercover-the-forgotten-five-book-3-by-lisa-mcmann/

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Hi friends! 😊 In this week's podcast episode, I read and review "Sisterhood of Sleuths" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman! 💗 Be sure to stay till the end for an exciting interview with Jennifer Chambliss Bertman where we find out how she got the inspiration to write her Nancy Drew themed middle grade book and more!! 🧐 Thank you so much for supporting my podcast, I hope you enjoyed this week's episode and I'll see you soon! Bye friends! 👋🏻

https://jenniferchamblissbertman.com/books/sisterhood-of-sleuths/#

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