The Pros of Cons by Alison Cherry, Lindsay Ribar, & Michelle Shusterman

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This was another book that showed on the potential best books for this year. I will let you decide. Summary: This novel explores the con experience of three different young women. While each is attending a different con, fate intervenes and the three begin a wonderful friendship. Phoebe is at the …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Awards

Hi Everyone!  It’s Becky.  This week I will be sharing with you two picture books that I think should be considered for the Caldecott Award.  If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Here are my …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which Sarah really enjoyed "#Murdertrending" by Gretchen McNeil and Becky did not but we both kind of like "A Touch of Gold" by Annie Sullivan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhTWTDvWg_Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4JVvr225FE  

Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card by Sara Saedi

Hello everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for a review. This biography is appropriate for the social/political climate in America. However, it was the most realistic and relatable work I have read. Sara feels like someone I would have known growing up, based on the pop culture …

The Girl You Thought I Was by Rebecca Phillips

Hi All! It's Becky.  A few weeks ago I was looking for a book that would meet my issue driven realistic fiction craving and I was super happy when I found "The Girl You Thought I Was" by Rebecca Phillips on Edelweiss.  Unfortunately, it really wasn't what I was looking for. Title: The Girl You …

TBR: Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

Hey all, it's Sarah! I was obsessed with the first book in the Red Queen series and couldn't wait to read the next one. The second one had been on my TBR shelf since I finished the first book, but there are so many books and so little time. I finally got around to reading the second …

Book Review: The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I just finished listening to the newish audio book "The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) by Amy Spalding and I am here to share my thoughts about it. Title: The Summer of Jordi Perez (and the Best Burger in Los Angeles) Author: Amy Spalding Format …

Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! If you have read any of my recent posts, you may have seen me refer to this best books of the year group I belong to at work. I have been reading many books that I would never have ever considered and others which I have been meaning to read. While …

What We’re Excited About: August Books

Hi Everyone!  We are officially in the dog days of summer!  As the temperature rises you will find us spending our days in the air conditioning with a good book.  Here are some of the books coming out in August that we think will help you beat the heat. Becky's List The Last Best Story …

Video time: Weekly Round-up

The videos in which we agree about "The Other Side of Lost" by Jessi Kirby and "Illegal" by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19JF9JtISqw   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ois_LhYHd-8