Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I really like all of the books Stone has published up to this point, so Jackpot quickly made it on to my TBR list. Title: Jackpot Author: Nic Stone Book Summary: Rico and her family are barely scraping by. They need her to work at the Gas n' Go, so that … Continue reading TBR Thursdays: Jackpot by Nic Stone
Month: April 2020
Emmie and the Tudor King by Natalie Murray
Hi All! It's Becky, again. I recently read Emmie and the Tudor King by Natalie Muarry and I was surprised by my reaction to it. Here are my thoughts: Title: Emmie and the Tudor King (Hearts and Crowns Book One) Author: Natalie Murray Summary: Emmie is an average high school senior just trying to decide what … Continue reading Emmie and the Tudor King by Natalie Murray
Children’s Book Review: Briar and Rose and Jack by Katherine Coville
Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an eARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Title: Briar and Rose and Jack Author: Katherine Coville Book Summary: In this mash up of Sleeping Beauty and Jack and the Giant Beanstalk, the ladies are given the chance to help save the day. Briar and … Continue reading Children’s Book Review: Briar and Rose and Jack by Katherine Coville
Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m back for another Mock Monday! This week I will be sharing with you a picture book that I think should be considered for the Caldecott Award. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Video Time: Weekly Round-Up
The videos in which we like Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan but we love Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo. We received eARCs of these books from the publishers through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fBvFDhX02E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dNc9p7_O9Q
Teen Book Review: The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an eARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project Author: Lenore Appelhans Book Summary: Tropetown is where all of the book trope characters live when authors are not using them to craft a story. Riley is a Manic … Continue reading Teen Book Review: The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans
The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I just finished listening to the audiobook The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper. Here are my thoughts: Title: The Gravity of Us Author: Phil Stamper Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Cal is a seventeen-year-old social media star. He has over half a million followers and an internship at BuzzFeed. … Continue reading The Gravity of Us by Phil Stamper
TBR Thursday: The Wrong Costar by Alexandra Moody
Hi All! It's Becky. I enjoyed The Wrong Bachelor by Alexandra Moody and I added the sequel to my TBR list right after I finished it. I finally got a chance to listen to the audiobook. Here are my thoughts: Title: The Wrong Costar (The Wrong Match Book 2) Author: Alexandra Moody Note: I listened to … Continue reading TBR Thursday: The Wrong Costar by Alexandra Moody
Most Likely by Sarah Watson
Hi Everyone! It's Becky, again. I kept hearing about the new book Most Likely by Sarah Watson and I decided I had to read it. I listened to the audiobook and here are my thoughts: Title: Most Likely Author: Most Likely Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ava, C.J., Ava, Jordan, and Martha have been best … Continue reading Most Likely by Sarah Watson
What’s Your Sign? Taurus Books
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! We are working our way into a new sun sign, Taurus. This star sign includes anyone born between April 20th and May 20th. Taurians are a sign of the earth and are closely tied to that element. They are reliable, yet stubborn...basically, they are showing off key features of their ox … Continue reading What’s Your Sign? Taurus Books