Hi All! It's Becky, again. I have been a big fan of the writing team Christina Lauren ever since I read their first book Beautiful Bastard all the way back in 2013. I will basically read anything these two put out and I was so excited to get their newest book The Unhoneymooners. Unfortunately, I … Continue reading The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Month: May 2019
Unleaving by Melissa Ostrom
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This book has added its voice to many of the other #MeToo books and certainly provides a place for readers to connect with and grow from. Summary: Maggie is moving in with her estranged aunt, her mom's twin, after she was raped on her college campus. Maggie wasn't able to heal … Continue reading Unleaving by Melissa Ostrom
The Size of the Truth by Andrew Smith
Hello Everyone! It's Becky, again. I have an interesting relationship with Andrew Smith books. I think some books such as Marbury Lens are brilliant however some of his books such as The Alex Crow I wish I could have those guys from Eternal Sunshine on the Spotless Mind remove from my memory. I was hesitant but hopeful … Continue reading The Size of the Truth by Andrew Smith
BEA Reprise
Here are more tips I figured out the second year I went. Hey all, it's Sarah! Book Expo of America was last week Wednesday-Friday and I am still recovering this week. I forget that NYC brings you to your knees and that Cons require several days recovery. I am now at the point where I … Continue reading BEA Reprise
What We’re Excited About: June Books
Hi All! We have finally said goodbye to the winter doldrums and the warm weather has found even us in the midwest. We think there is no better way to celebrate nice weather than with some hot new releases. Becky's List The Confusion of Laurel Graham by Adrienne Kisner Release Date: June 4 Dear Rachel Maddow … Continue reading What We’re Excited About: June Books
Video Time: Weekly Round Up
The videos in which we really liked I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver but we had issues with These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling. We received eARCs of these book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZu-xw2P4n8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJF3cqfwYwQ
BEA repost
Hi All! It's time for Book Expo 2019 in NYC. We will not be attending but we both thought it would be helpful for any new attendees if we reposted all the lessons we learned during our two trips to the event for all book lovers. Here is my initial post after our first BEA … Continue reading BEA repost
Book Expo of America: Tips and Book Picks
Hi All! It’s only a week until Book Expo 2019 kicks off in NYC. Sarah and will not be attending but we both thought it would be helpful for any new attendees if we reposted all the lessons we learned during our two trips to the event for all book lovers. Here is my post … Continue reading Book Expo of America: Tips and Book Picks
TBR Thursdays: School Spirit by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Happy Thursday Everyone! It's Becky. Every so often I stumble across a book in my house that I completely forgot that I bought. School Spirit by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel is one of those books. I'm 99% sure I got this book at a conference over six years ago but I can't remember if it was a … Continue reading TBR Thursdays: School Spirit by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel
Book Expo of America Tips: Hints from a BEA Newbie
Hi All! It's only a week until Book Expo 2019 kicks off in NYC. Sarah and will not be attending but we both thought it would be helpful for any new attendees if we reposted all the lessons we learned during our two trips to the event for all book lovers. Here is my initial … Continue reading Book Expo of America Tips: Hints from a BEA Newbie