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Rachel A.

Teen Board Member

Tucson, Arizona

I'm 17 years old and have been a literary enthusiast since infancy (thanks, Mom!). Aside from my love of reading and writing, I have a variety of interests. They include, but are not limited to, music, competitive sports, performing arts, anything outdoors, movies and video games, travel, fashion and everything Jane Austen. I am excited to be on the Teen Board and look forward to the experience.

Kaleigh L.

Teen Board Member

Alhambra, California

Hi! My name is Kaleigh and I am currently a sophomore in high school. I developed a passion for reading after being introduced to the young adult genre and ever since then books have become an important part of my life. To me, reading is a very relaxing hobby because you can escape reality and focus on the characters' lives rather than your own. Besides reading, I also enjoy playing basketball and volleyball, listening to K-pop (BTS and Got7) and eating food, as well as watching YouTube and Korean dramas.

The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis

August 2016

When I worked at Mademoiselle, the Barbizon Hotel was legendary as our Guest Editors stayed there. Thus, when THE DOLLHOUSE by Fiona Davis came across my desk, I was eager to read it. The history of the hotel is woven into a modern-day story. When the hotel was converted into high-end condos, a limited number of apartments were allocated for longtime residents. A story about one of these fictitious tenants, Darby McLaughlin, forms one of the narratives in the book. The other is of a modern-day woman, Rose Lewin, who is at a crossroads in her life. How their stories intertwine includes a mystery that has its roots back in the 1950s.

August 23, 2016

In this newsletter, you will find books releasing the weeks of August 22ndand August 29ththat we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers, along with Bonus News, where we call out a contest, feature or review that we want to let you know about so you have it on your radar. This week, we are calling attention to SIX contests for book groups on ReadingGroupGuides.com. We also are spotlighting the Penguin Random House Fall Books Sampler. Be sure to sign up and download a free first look at some of fall's most notable titles. And please keep in mind our Word of Mouth and Sounding Off on Audio contests, and be sure to vote in our poll about book dedications.

Niraja S.

Teen Board Member

San Antonio, Texas

Jeremy H.

Teen Board Member

Walnut, California

Hi! My name is Jeremy H. I am 15-years-old and from Los Angeles. I'm a junior in a high school of the arts and I am in the Creative Writing Conservatory in my school.

Reanna H.

Teen Board Member

Eugene, Oregon

Rebecca D.

Teen Board Member

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Danielle F.

Teen Board Member

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

Tejaswi S.

Teen Board Member

Moooresville, North Carolina