Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we didn't really care for "On a Sunbeam" by Tillie Walden or "Shadow of the Fox" by Julie Kagawa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMrCgJ_3QoY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaHxz7RgYfg

Ship It by Britta Lundin

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I got this ARC from Book Expo from the publisher, in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Claire is obsessed with the new television show, Demonheart, to the point that she writes fan-fiction about the show. The only thing is, she ships the two main male characters. However, she is not …

Josh and Hazel’s Guide To Not Dating by Christina Lauren

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I have been reading Christina Lauren's book for years now.  Their written has evolved greatly after the last couple years and I was hesitant as to whether I would like their newest novel but I pleasantly surprised after I listen to the audio book. Title: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not …

TBR Check-In: The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

Hi Al!  It's Becky, again.  I have been wanting to read The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James since I first read about it way back in June.  I was super excited when I finally got my eAudiobook through Overdrive.  Unfortunately, the book didn't quite live up to my expectations. Title: The Loneliest …

ARC Review: Analee, In Real Life by Janelle Milanes

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I recently finished an eARC of the new book Analee, In Real Life by Janelle Milanes.  There is a lot of things about this book that really set it apart from others in its genre. Title: Analee, In Real Life Author: Janelle Milanes Note: I received an eARC of this book …

Out of Left Field by Kris Hui Lee

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I got this ARC several months ago at our librarian book buzz. Summary: Marnie, Cody, and their other best friends have played baseball pickup games at the local field all of their lives. They have a great friendship, however, as they grow up things become tricky because there are romantic feelings …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award

Hi All!  It's Becky.  This month I'm here to tell you about one of my favorite picture books of the year. Title: Alma and How She Got Her Name Author: Juana Martinez-Neal Summary: Alma is on a journey to find out how she got her name and she will travel through her family's history to …

Video Time: Dry by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman

The video in which we kind of disagree about "Dry" by Neal and Jarrod Shusterman. We received advanced readers copies of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmu4wZaXj2Y

When the Light Left Us by Leah Thomas

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. While this author has published many other books, I have never read anything else by her before. Many of her book covers, like this one, look extremely compelling. However, if they are all similar to this …

ARC Review: Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  Sometimes when I look at the eARCs I request through Edelweiss I'm not really sure why I requested it.  Give the Dark My Love by Beth Revis is one of those time.  I'm not sure if it was the description or the cover or some other detail that I am forgetting …