Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you another one of my picks of 2021 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
The video in which we disagreed about Never Saw You Coming by Erin Hahn. We received eARCs of this book in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FBVfEia4N0
Hi Everyone! It's Becky. August is winding down, but we still have a few weeks of summer left. It is the perfect time to go camping while the weather is nice. Here are some recipes for fun takes on s'mores and a few books to get you in the camping mood. S'mores Bars from the … Continue reading Reading with a Side Of…
Hi All! It's Becky. I will read any fake date book; it's my favorite troupe. I eagerly devoured Like a Love Song by Gabriela Martins that was a cute love story. Title: Like a Love SongAuthor: Gabriela MartinsNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Natalie's dreams of becoming a famous singer have come true. Natalie is a … Continue reading Like a Love Song by Gabriela Martins
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 videos in which we didn't love The Pick-Up by Mirnada Kenneally and The Royals Next Doors by Karina Halle. We received eARCs of this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KQCfdUF14U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b65-OtVQjSE&t=9s
Hi All! It's Becky, again. Last Night at the Telegraph Club has been getting a lot of awards buzz. I listened to this audiobook, and I didn't enjoy it as much I would have liked. Title: Last Night at the Telegraph ClubAuthor: Malinda Lo Summary:Lily Hu has never felt like the other girls in her school. Lily … Continue reading Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Hi Everyone! It's Becky. Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan has been on my TBR list for months, and I finally got to read this YA Regency romance. This book was a fun romance, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. Title: Sixteen ScandalsAuthor: Sophie JordanNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Sixteen-year-old … Continue reading TBR Thursday: Sixteen Scandals by Sophie Jordan
Hi All! It's Becky. A friend recommended Mazie by Melanie Crowder. I am a historical fiction skeptic, but this adorable story won me over. Title: MazieAuthor: Melanie CrowderNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary:In the 1950s, Eighteen-year-old Mazie being a star on Broadway, but her life on her family's farm is lightyears away from the dazzling stage … Continue reading Mazie by Melanie Crowder
Hi Everyone! Summer is winding down and the kids soon will be heading back to school. What is a better way to celebrate the start of school than with exciting new books? Here are just a few of the titles being released in September that we can’t wait for. The Other Merlin by Robyn Schneider … Continue reading What We’re Excited About: September Books!
