Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wei

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I have been hearing buzz about Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wei for months.  I finally got to listen to the audiobook.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Loveboat, Taipei Author: Abigail Hing Wei Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ever Wong's whole life has been devoted to being the perfect …

TBR Thursday: Cadaver & Queen by Alisa Kwitney

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  Last year a colleague recommend Corpse & Crown which I read without realizing that it was a second novel in a series.  I finally got a chance to listen to the audioboook for the second book.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Cadaver & Queen Author: Alisa Kwitney Note: I listened …

Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner

Hi All!  It's Becky.  I really enjoyed Whitney Gardner's first book You're Welcome Universe. Check out our review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxC2xqNtNjU I was excited when I found her follow up, Chaotic Good on Overdrive but unfortunately, this book didn't quite live up to its predecessor.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Chaotic Good Author: Whitney Gardner Note: I listened …

What We’re Excited About: March Books!

Happy March Everyone!  We don’t know what the weather is like where you are but where we live it still appears to be the middle of winter.  Here is a list of books that are perfect to read on a cold March night: Becky's List: Chain of Gold (1) (The Last Hours) by Cassandra Clare …

Video Time: Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter

The video in which we discuss why we like Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor by Ally Carter. We received an ARC of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHm_lqlJfKc

Middle Grade Book Review: Stone River Crossing by Tim Tingle

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I stumbled across this novel last year and was happily surprised by what I found. Title: Stone River Crossing Author: Tim Tingle Summary: Lil Mo lives in slave owning Mississippi, and has befriend Martha Tom, a young Choctaw  girl, who lives across the river in the free Choctaw nation. When Lil …

Reading with a Side of…

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I don't know what the weather is like where you live but where I am it's snowy and dreary.  To me, the best way to combat cold weather is a perfect steaming cup of hot chocolate.  I scoured the internet and found a bunch of awesome recipes. Hot Chocolate Recipes: …

This Is 18 Edited by Jessica Bennett

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  A colleague recommended This Is 18 edited by Jessica Bennett and I happily read it.  This book was different than I expected.  Here are my thoughts: Title: This Is 18 Editor: Jessica Bennett Summary: A collection of interviews with eighteen-year-old young women from around the world paired with candid photographs …

What’s Your Sign? Books for Pisces

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! We wanted to spotlight books that would speak to your astrological sign and it is time for Pisces (February 19-March 20) to take center stage.  Pisces people are known to be emotionally connected and highly aware. This star sign is like the patron saint of the arts, kinda like Apollo was …

Mock Mondays: Printz Award

Hey all, it's Sarah! I have been having trouble getting books in from the library in time for this posting, so instead I thought I would tell you about a few books that are on my watch list. For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library …