Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we liked The Ivies by Alexandra Donne but we didn't really care for What's Not to Love by Emily Wibberley & Austin Siegemund-Broka or Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian. We received eARCs of The Ivies and What's Not to Love from the publishers in exchange for an …

What I Like About Me by Jenna Guillaume

Hi All! It's Becky. I have a soft spot for Australian books (I don't know why but this mid-west girl loves Aussie tales). I was thrilled when I found What I Like About Me on Overdrive. This audiobook was adorable and heartfelt.   Title: What I Like About MeAuthor: Jenna GuillaumeNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Maisie …

What We’re Excited About: June Books!

Hi All! We have finally said goodbye to the winter doldrums and the warm weather has found even us in the midwest. We can’t think of a better way to celebrate nice weather than with some hot new releases. Instructions for Dancing by Nicola YoonRelease Date: June 3 I always forget that Nicola Yoon has …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of liked Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean and Pumpkin by Julie Murphy. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHm4jTAxLyg&t=113s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lm1FYnXYoKY

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart

Hi All! It's Becky. I recently reread The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart. I loved this book the first time I read it, and my reaction only slightly changed the second time. Title: The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-BanksAuthor: E. Lockhart Summary: Frankie Landau-Banks knows how unfair the world can be. She is the …

TBR Thursday: Winning Back His Runaway Bride by Jessica Gilmore

Hi All! It's Becky. A few months ago, I went through a phase when I was requesting way too many books from NetGalley. One of those books was Winning Back His Runaway Bride by Jessica Gilmore. I finally got a chance to read this book, and it was what I expected.   Title: Winning Back His Runaway BrideAuthor: …

Charming as a Verb by Ben Philippe

Hi All! It's Becky. I was looking for a book with guy appeal when I stumbled across Charming as a Verb by Ben Phillipe. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. Title: Charming as a VerbAuthor: Ben PhillippeNote: I listened to the audiobook Summary: Henri Haltiwanger knows how to be charming. Henri has …

Mock Monday but on a Tuesday: Caldecott

Hey everyone, I got sidetracked yesterday, so here are this month's Caldecott picks. Title: Shy Willow Author: Cat Min Summary: Young bunny, Willow, lives in an abandoned mailbox. When a young boy posts a letter to the moon in her mailbox, Willow is determined to deliver the letter and help the boy grant his mother's …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of like Cool For the Summer by Dahlia Adler and Ophie's Ghosts by Justina Ireland. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYfwfa9I6Q0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd2MFHm5VFQ

Just Pretend by Tori Sharp

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I am always on the lookout for a good Raina Telgemeier read-a-like. I was thrilled when I found Just Pretend on NetGalley, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations.   Title: Just PretendAuthor: Tori SharpNote: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest …