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Hey guys. Quick update post. I'm actually blogging right now from a hotel in San Francisco! Which means I'm on vacation! So for all you people expecting the much-delayed Cosmic  review as well as many other awesome book reviews and top tens and how to's, don't be surprised if I don't post for the next week or so (well, at least hold my promise of every day). It's kind of like winter break. Who really does there homework over the break and saves it until the last minute (if you said Me!, than you're a liar)? There's a bunch of stuff I want to do, and as much as I hate to say it, I may not have enough time to log on and post.

Ok so... five books/series you haven't heard about. Of course, some of you probably have read these books countless times over and over, but I'm talking about my main audience: the group of 12/13 year olds at the upper-octave of Middle Grade and starting their endeavor into YA. 5. School For S.P.I.E.S Series by Bruce Hale: Kicking off the list is the first spy book I ever read (even before Spy School by Stuart Gibbs!) When Max Segredo, and orphan who's bounced around countless foster homes, lands in Merry Sunshine Orphanage, he doesn't expect to be learning Karate and Breaking Codes. The School of Spying is run by Hantai Annie Wong, and the team needs to stop LOTUS's diabolical plan. If you love Spy School, you'll love this book. 4. Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce: Millions is about a family living in England, two boys and their dad and no mum. Damien, the only kid in the world that can tell you the saint of anything, and Anthony, the kid who loves money, a...

Ok, I know I've been stalling for a really long time trying to get these reviews out, but I keep posting Updates and Top 10's and really avoiding the true reason I became a blogger: to review books. I have a couple reasons for my lack of reviews. First of all, I just finished a PSAT summer prep program at my school, but in a couple weeks, I'm starting back up with another day camp. Don't forget, I volunteer at the library, have a math tutor, and I have a vacation coming up. Tommorow will be a review of Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce, and after that, I'll try my best to get out reviews. -Justin

Hey guys! I know this has absolutely nothing to do with books but... IT"S MY BIRTHDAY. I'm now officially a teenager. But have you guys noticed that on your birthday, it's not like you're making a leap through time? I mean, yesterday felt exactly like today, but apparently today is when everybody cheers you on and sings for you and gives you stuff. Like I still feel like I'm 12. I don't know if this happens for you, but I finally feel thirteen about a couple months after I've turned thirteen. it takes that long for the mindset of being older to sink in. It's also like, for kids taking school, when you're in 7th grade, you don't feel it until May, and by then your year is basically over. Who knows if I'm going crazy, but that's just me.

Woo! This is an exciting update post. First of all, my birthday is coming up in two days! Ah! On the 24th, I will finally be 13 and I can't wait. Also I will be leaving on a vacation soon and I'll try my best to keep up with the reviews, but if the wi-fi at my hotel is crappy and my laptop keeps shutting down, expect a delay of posts for a week. Some other cool book stuff: Middle School: Just my Rotten Luck Came Out Today! Since it's not one of my top priorties, I haven;'t bought it yet, but I'll ask for it for my birthday. Also, the third book in the School for S.P.I.E.S. series by Bruce Hale is out tomorrow in e-book form.

I was trying to figure out what book to review, but I went to a huge family gathering and I didn't have a computer so I ended up going with a Top 5. To all your Dad's out there, you are awesome. 5. Football Genius by Tim Green: Troy's Dad throughout the series is more of a nuisance than a help. After Troy lands a 5 million dollar deal with the Jets, Troy's dad proceeds to take all of it and use it on bets, which he never pays back to Troy. But after everything, the family still loves him and all and in the end he's a decent guy. 4. Big Nate Series by Lincoln Pierce: Nate's dad is the comedic crack-up that ties the whole story together. Depicted as a really fat an angry old man, Nate's dad has his tempers at times, especially after he sees Nate's report card. He's the horrible chef that always yells at Nate, which makes the book so much funnier and enjoyable. 3. Roomies by Sara Zarr and Tara Altebrando: Man I have used this book a lot recently. ...

Since I just received three thousand total views, I took a quick look at exactly where  those views are coming from. And it turns out, in the past week, I've gotten more than 20 views from countries that aren't the US. So to those people who can't even read with I'm writing as well as my US viewers: Thank you so much. I know I haven't been on the ball with reviews and posting everyday, but thanks for sticking with me. It seriously means a lot to know my opinion means something. Thanks. -Justin