Video Time: Series Spotlight- The Summer I Turned Pretty

The video in which we wonder why this YA classic is a YA classic.

Cross Country Road Trip in Books:Day 2, Alabama and Mississippi

Day 2The states are getting hotter, but we are having a great time seeing all that different places have to offer. Today's books turn more historical, but are just as good.  AlabamaWe've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia LevinsonWhile the south is historically rich, Alabama was at the center of the …

Cross Country Road Trip in Books:Day 1, Kentucky and Tennessee

This summer, I took a cross country road trip with my family. We drove to San Antonio, Texas and returned. Along the way we hit eight states, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Ohio. I have chosen a book to represent each one of these states.Even though we started in Cleveland, Ohio (we …

Video Time: I’m from Nowhere by Suzanne Myers

The video in which we try to decipher what exactly was the point.

Books for LGBTQ Book Month

June is LGBTQ Book Month and we've put together a couple lists to help guide your journey into the genre. Becky's ListWill Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David LevithanWill Grayson is a boy from the suburbs with a best friend that is gay and a crush on a girl that maybe gay.  Will Grayson …

Video Time: To Be Read Check-In

The video in which is delve into out Goodreads To-Be-Read shelves.

Ye Olde Summertime

Many people dream of running away and joining the circus. I have always wanted to run away and join the renaissance faire circuit. The lords, the ladies, the comedy shows, the elaborate braids, and deep fried Oreos, all called out to me. Until, I thought about the lack of indoor plumbing and the lack of …

Video Time: Scarlett Epstein Hates it Here by Anna Breslaw

The video in which we try to decide why quirky doesn't all mean entertaining.

What to Read on the First Day of Summer

Today, the first official day of summer, I present you the perfect summer read.  A book chocked full of family drama, summer love, and friendship aghast.  However, before I delve further into the book I have to make a confession.  I am a huge fan of Morgan Matson.  I have been a fan of her …

Happy Father’s Day!

To celebrate Father's Day we have the video in which we honor the Bad Dads of YA.              Sarah's Bad Dad Booklist:            5. Trollhunters by Guillermo del Toro & Daniel Kraus            4. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga       …