Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This book won last year's Goodread's Choice Award and Becky couldn't stop talking about it before that. The great pause has been a time for me to catch up on some reading and I finally got around to reading this novel. I am so glad to have read it during Pride … Continue reading New Adult Book Review: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Month: June 2020
Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my latest pick of 2020 of a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award. In case you’re not familiar with the award it is an award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Video Time: Weekly Round-Up
The videos in which we really like Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall but we slightly disagree about 10 Things I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya Menon. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gPbaQN8suw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB6vvR92gkI
Tween Titles for Pride Month
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Happy Pride Month to our LGBTQIA community! This month is celebrated each year to honor the Stonewall Uprising/Riots of June 28, 1969. These riots occurred in reaction to the continuous raiding of gay bars in New York City. This event sparked the national movement for gay rights (for more information). Since … Continue reading Tween Titles for Pride Month
Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
Hi Everyone! It's Becky, again. I recently finished the audiobook for Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz. I wasn't sure what to expect from this book but I was pleasantly surprised. Title: Sick Kids In Love Author: Hannah Moskowitz Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Isabel has spent her entire high school experience … Continue reading Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
TBR Thursdays: The Confusion of Laurel Graham by Adrienne Kisner
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This ARC has been sitting on my shelf and other shelves for months before I finally got myself to sit still and read it. I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Confusion of Laurel Graham Author: Adrienne Kisner Book Summary: Laurel and her grandmother … Continue reading TBR Thursdays: The Confusion of Laurel Graham by Adrienne Kisner
Reading With a Side of…
Hi All! It's Becky. One of my favorite summer pastimes is going to Minor League Baseball games. Unfortunately, Minor League Baseball is one of the many things that has been indefinitely postponed because of Covid. To hold you over until MiLB returns here is a list of some great snacks that will remind you of … Continue reading Reading With a Side of…
What’s Your Sign: Cancer
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Shout out to the Cancer star sign babies. If you were born between June 21st through July 22nd, this booklist is going to totally be your jam. First, we have to get to know our Cancer friends are known for and what makes them tick. Do you have that emotionally conscious … Continue reading What’s Your Sign: Cancer
Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award
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 Award
Video Time: Weekly Round-Up
The videos in which we really like Be Wary of the Silent Woods by Stevlana Chmakova and we kind of liked Girl, Unframed by Deb Caletti. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher/author in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuuGFavX8Do https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW-aBwmR_fo