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January 4, 2012 by Betsy Bird

What Should I Review: Three Way Tie-Breaker Edition

January 4, 2012 by Betsy Bird   28 comments

Not long ago I asked you folks to vote on which final chapter book of 2011 I should review.  The winner was undeniably The Dead Gentleman by Matthew Cody, fair and square.  However, Mr. Cody also happened to be the winner of this poll last year for his book Powerless.  I figure that in the name of fairness I should also do the runner-up.  Just to keep things even.

The problem with that plan?  We have a three-way tie on our hands.  Three books came in with the most votes and I don’t want to pick and choose amongst them.  I will say that I liked all three books, so I’m perfectly content to review any one of them.  So in a final round, tell me in the comments here (before midnight) which of the three I should do:

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– How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy by Crystal Allen

– Secrets at Sea by Richard Peck

– The Apothecary by Maile Meloy

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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  1. Elisa says

    January 4, 2012 at 5:10 am

    I’d love to hear what you think of The Apothecary.

  2. Lauren says

    January 4, 2012 at 5:31 am

    Tough choice. I’m going with Secrets at Sea.

  3. Jessica K. says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:08 am

    The Apothecary, please!

  4. Mary says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I choose The Apothecary.

  5. Kate Messner says

    January 4, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    The Apothecary!

  6. Abby says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    My vote’s for Lamar!

  7. Chris in NY says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    While I would be interested in Lamar’s adventures, because I would unlikely ever read that title, I vote for the Apothecary (which I might read).

  8. Tracy says

    January 4, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    The Apothecary, please.

  9. Alys says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    Apothecary

  10. Lisa says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Secrets at Sea, because Richard Peck is awesome…

  11. Leigh says

    January 4, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Secrets at Sea, please!

  12. david e says

    January 4, 2012 at 3:50 pm

    richard peck ftw

  13. Jana says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    The Apothecary!

  14. AZ says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Peck & Murphy: Secrets at Sea

  15. nicole j. wroblewski says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:58 pm

    apothecary!

  16. Mr. H says

    January 4, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    The Apothecary.

  17. Jess says

    January 4, 2012 at 5:46 pm

    Secrets at Sea.

  18. Amy S says

    January 4, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    Apothecary.

  19. topangamaria says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Apothecary

  20. Matthew Cody says

    January 4, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I’m fascinated by The Apothecary. Nearly voted for it the first go-around . . .

  21. Meagan says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Secrets at Sea

    Sounds fun. Mice at sea!

  22. AngelaG says

    January 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    Apothecary!

  23. Genevieve says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    The Apothecary, please.

  24. Tricia says

    January 4, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    This is not a vote, but just to say: be sure not to miss Lamar and his luscious lips of love…

  25. MotherReader says

    January 5, 2012 at 12:09 am

    The Apothecary. Liked it and would love to hear your perspective.

  26. Jennifer says

    January 5, 2012 at 12:18 am

    Secrets at Sea – convince me I should buy it for my library, currently not convinced.

  27. Tatiana says

    January 5, 2012 at 1:42 am

    Secrets at Sea, please.

  28. Elizabeth Bird says

    January 11, 2012 at 4:15 am

    Apothecary it is!

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