Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Today is a two-fer day. Sometimes computers are out to ruin my life. I worked late into the night on my Newbery post and it never posted...that just means you get a double scoop. It also seems pretty telling that this week you will get a double scoop of my mock … Continue reading Mock Monday: Printz
The videos in which we really like "There's Something About Sweetie" by Sandhya Menon and we love "Brave Face" by Shaun David Hutchinson. We received eARCs of these book from the publisher through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-rkPy2-VPc&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92bEYU_7O9c
Hi All! It's Becky, again. My book club just read The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig. This book was very different than I expected but not entriely in a bad way. Here are my thoughts: Title: The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig Author: Don Zolidis Note: I listened to the audio book. Summary: … Continue reading The Seven Torments of Amy and Craig by Don Zolidis
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I have wanted to read this book, ever since I saw it as an eARC. Unfortunately, I was denied the eARC, so I moved along. However, this book went on to gain notice during that year’s award season and I just had to read it…finally, several years later, I have. Summary: … Continue reading TBR Thursday: First Rule of Punk by Celia C Pérez
Hi Everyone! It's Becky, again. I was given an ARC of Black Wings Beating by Alex London at Book Expo of America but I never got a chance to read it however I did finally get to listen to the audio book. Here are my thoughts: Title: Black Wings Beating Author: Alex London Note: I listened … Continue reading Black Wings Beating by Alex London
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received the following eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Summary: World War II was a dangerous time to be alive and this sentiment extends globally. America has its own problematic issues during this time, one of those key issues being the "family interment camps," that popped up … Continue reading The War Outside by Monica Hesse
Hey all, it's Sarah! It was a challenge to find the book I wanted to talk about for today because I have recently reviewed many great contenders, like Pay Attention Carter Jones and The Bridge Home. I did find a book that was gaining some buzz, it isn't one I would typically gravitate towards, but it … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery
The video in which we discuss Going Off Script by Jen Wilde. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQAGr98k3Yo
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I have finally gotten around to reading Schlote's debut novel Four Dead Queens. I received this as an eARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Summary: The world is split into four distinct parts, but is ruled collectively by four queens. Each queen represents the desires and values of … Continue reading Four Dead Queens by Astrid Schlote
Hi All! It's Becky, again. I just finished reading Fade to Us by Julia Day and I was surprised by this quiet story. Here are my thoughts: Title: Fade to Us Author: Julia Day Summary: Brooke had her summer all planned. She had a day job all lined up and her nights and weekends were … Continue reading Fade to Us By Julia Day
