The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I loved Maureen Johnson's Truly Devious series, and I was thrilled when I found out there would be a new book. I had high expectations for The Box in the Woods, and it far surpassed them.    Title: The Box in the WoodsAuthor: Maureen JohnsonNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Stevie Bell …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott Awards

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 …

Video Time: Glitter by Abbi Glines

The video in which we liked the book Glitter by Abbi Glines. We received an eARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vytkK1kCUkY

Reading with a Side Of

Hi Everyone! It’s Becky. I am a big fan of the MCU. I adored WandaVision, enjoyed The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and now I'm al in for Loki. To celebrate the return of the God of Mischief here is a list of mythological books and food worthy of the gods. Ambrosia Salad from Delish Food for …

One Great Lie by Deb Caletti

Hi All! It's Becky. I loved Deb Caletti's A Heart In a Body in a World, and I was excited to read her newest book. Unfortunately, for me,  One Great Lie did not live up to A Heart In a Body in a World. Title: One Great LieAuthor: Deb CalettiNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Charlotte dreams of …

Blog Tour: Glitter by Abbi Glines

    ♦ ♦ ♦ Lies, Deceit, Vengeance, Desire, and Hate…wrapped up in a façade of all that sparkles and shines. A pretty face, a fetching smile, a fabulous gown, a flutter of lashes at just the right moment – Miriam had been taught she must do all these things to land a wealthy husband. …

What We’re Excited About: July Books!

Happy soon-to-be-July, everyone! What’s the weather like where you are? We have had a lot of sunny hot days. What’s the best way to stay cool? Curling up inside with air conditioning a good book! Here are just a short list of the books being released in July that we’re excited about: Any Way the …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of liked Of Princes and Promises by Sandhya Menon and That Weekend by Kara Thomas. We received eARCs of these books from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcJktVJfgHk&t=5s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrrpfwrH8yg

Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I was looking forward to reading Kisses and Croissants by Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, but, unfortunately, this book did not live up to my expectations.   Title: Kisses and CroissantsAuthor: Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau, Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Mia, a seventeen-year-old American, enrolls in an elite ballet program in Paris. Mia dreams of being a …

For Your Consideration: Alex Award

Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m here to share with you a book that is eligible to be considered for an American Library Association Youth Media Award, which we don’t cover on our Mock Mondays. This week I will be sharing a book that can be considered for the Alex Awards that honors books written for …