TBR Thursday: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  During COVID lockdown I got totally hooked on the Netflix show, Sweet Magnolias.  I decided I had to read the book that season one was based on.  After having to wait in a very long line I finally got the audiobook through Overdrive.  I had a slightly different reaction to this …

My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  I just finished reading My Calamity Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows. I have to admit I didn't love this book as much as others in the series.  Here are my thoughts: Title: My Calamity Jane Authors: Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows Note: I listened …

Socially Conscious Picture Books: Honeybee & We Are Water Protectors

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Typically, we don't review picture books outside of Mock Caldecott, because YA is truly our passion. While I was going through books that are receiving Caldecott buzz, I couldn't stop thinking about these books and wanted to discuss them. In library school, we were required to come up with activities related …

Video Time: Darius the Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram

The video in which we loved "Darius the Great Deserves Better" by Adib Khorram. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFGWQnKtYX8

Tween Graphic Novels: Anti/Hero & Snapdragon

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I have been getting in some graphic novel reading recently. I love graphic novels and it is always great to get into a groove of reading them. These novels were appearing on most anticipated lists, rightfully so. Title: Anti/Hero Author: Kate Karyus Quinn & Demitria Lunetta Illustrator: Maca Gil Sloane was born …

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  Recently, I found myself in a little bit of a reading slump and I decided to revisit audiobooks that I enjoyed in the past.  The first audiobook I listened to I relistened to was Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco.  I have always loved this series but I didn't enjoy the …

TBR Thursdays: Very Rich by Polly Horvath

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I uncovered this novel at one of my system's library branches, it has been waiting for me to read it for years. Sometimes I struggle to get to books that my library doesn't own the audiobook for. Title: Very Rich Author: Polly Horvath Summary: Rupert is one of the many children …

Reading on the Road: Awesome Road Trip Books!

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky, again.  The summer is almost over but there is still time to take a socially distant road trip.  Here is a list of books to get you into a traveling state of mind. Field Notes On Love by Jennifer E. Smith Hugo Wilkinson has a problem. He was supposed to go …

Teen Book Review: Break the Fall by Jennifer Iacopelli

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I am oddly obsessed with gymnastics and they are the main reason behind my obsession with the Olympics. I don't know any of the technical stuffs, but it is fascinating to watch. I am always open to a book with gymnastics in it. This novel made its way quickly onto my …

Mock Mondays: Printz Award

Hello all, it's Sarah! Here is my selection for this month. I am super excited about it and the audiobook was awesome!  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 …