Hi All! It's Becky. I have been a fan of many of Cynthia Hand's books, and her new book, With You All the Way, was at the top of my TBR list. Unfortunately, it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Title: With You all the WayAuthor: Cynthia HandNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ada is growing … Continue reading With You All the Way by Cynthia Hand
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! This book has been on my TBR for years. I am not the biggest fan of Rowell's teen books, so I thought I would give her adult works a try. Title: Attachments Author: Rainbow Rowell Summary: Lincoln works at the local paper as a security specialist. It is his job to … Continue reading TBR Thursday: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
The first half of 2021 had some amazing books! Here is a shortlist of books I can't wait to read in the second part of 2021. Any Way the Blows by Rainbow RowellRelease Date: July 6 I loved the first two books in Rainbow Rowell's Simon Snow series, and I can't wait to read the … Continue reading Becky’s Most Anticipated Books of the Second Half of 2021
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I was recently down for the count after my second COVID vaccine and my muddled brain needed something fluffy. I tried Bridgerton, not expecting to get fully invested in it. That first episode was okay, but nothing to keep me awake at night, but by the second episode, I was fiending … Continue reading Bridgerton: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
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
The video in which we agreed about We Are Inevitable by Gayle Forman but we disagree about Sunkissed by Kasie West. We received eARC of these book from the publisher in exchange for honest reviews. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwN5KgHep1E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbNwDRzeIHQ
Hi Everyone! It's Becky. Earlier this year, I received several emails about the new book I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick. I finally got a chance to read this book, and it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Title: I Killed Zoe SpanosAuthor: Kit FrickNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: When Anna Cicconi takes … Continue reading TBR Thursday: I Killed Zoe Spanos by Kit Frick
Hi All! It's Becky. I read The Summer I Turned Pretty many years ago, and I decided to re-read the book when Amazon announced plans to turn it into a movie. Here are my impressions after revisiting this YA classic. Title: The Summer I Turned PrettyAuthor: Jenny Han Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Belly’s favorite … Continue reading The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! There are times when I come across a picture book that I just have to talk about. I ordered this as a potential mock Caldecott book, but I can't wait for my next mock post to talk about this book. Title: Laxmi's Mooch Author: Shelly Anand Illustrator: Nabi H. Ali Summary: … Continue reading Children’s Picture Book: Laxmi’s Mooch by Shelly Anand
Springtime may finally be here! We can’t think of any way better to celebrate the new warm weather than finding a great new book! Here are just a few new books that we’re excited to read in May. Blade of Secrets by Tricia LevensellerRelease Date: May 4 I love Tricia Levenseller's books. Her stories are … Continue reading What We’re Excited About: May Books!
