Pumpkingheads by Rainbow Rowell

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I am a huge fan of Rainbow Rowell's books so I was super excited when I read that she was writing a graphic novel.  I just finished reading it and here are my thoughts: Title: Pumpkinheads Author: Rainbow Rowell Illustrator: Faith Erin Hicks Other Books I Have Reviewed by Rainbow …

Tween Book Review: Our Castle by the Sea by Lucy Strange

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. It is getting Newbery buzz. This book is a follow-up to another book, which I only just realized right this moment when I looked at the Goodreads summary. Summary: Pet lives with her family in a …

What We’re Excited About: November Books!

Happy Almost November Everyone!  We're trying to adjust to the shorter days and colder weather the best way we can...with new books!  Here are just a few books being released in November that we can't wait to read! Becky's List Call the Hawk Down by Maggie Stievfater Release Date: November 5 There are very few …

Video Time:Deadly Little Scandals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

The video in which we had mixed reactions to Deadly Little Scandal by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher one exchange for an honest review.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LewplpGZPQ0    

Tween Book Review: Redwood and Ponytail by KA Holt

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I got this as an ARC from my librarian book buzz. It took me far too long to get around to it. I feel a connection with Ponytail from the outset, based on the fact that my hair is always in a ponytail...that reminds me, I should really get a haircut, …

The Prince by Jillian Dodd

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I love spy books and I really enjoyed Jillian Dodd's That Boy Series so I was excited when I found an audiobook for The Prince on Overdrive.  Unfortunately, this one didn't live up to my expectations. Title: The Prince Author: Jillian Dodd Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Huntley …

TBR Thursdays: Just Another Girl by Elizabeth Eulberg

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I've enjoyed a lot of Elizabeth Eulberg's books (I especially loved Take a Bow and Revenge of the Girl with the Great Personality).  I've had Just Another Girl on my TBR shelf for years and I finally read it.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Just Another Girl Author: Elizabeth Eulberg Summary: Hope …

Destroy All Monsters by Sam J. Miller

Hi Everyone! It's Becky, again.  I just finished listening to the audiobook Destroy All Monsters by Sam J. Miller.  This book was different than I expected.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Destroy All Monsters Author: Sam J. Miller Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ash and Solomon have been best friends since early childhood.  …

Teen Book Review: How to Make Friends with the Dark by Kathleen Glasgow

Hey everyone, it’s Sarah! I loved this author’s first book, Girl in Pieces, and I am invested in reading any of her upcoming books. I received this as an eARC through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Summary: For years, it has only been Tiger and her mom. Even though her mother has no …

Mock Mondays: Printz Awards

Hi Everyone!  Its Becky.  Welcome to Mock Monday: Printz Award.  For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year.  You can find more information here. Here is my latest selection of a YA book that …