For Your Consideration: The Pura Belpré Award

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I'm here to share a couple picture books that I think may be in consideration for the Pura Belpré Award. This award is presented annually to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and …

May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly

Hi All! It's Becky. I was looking for a quick audiobook to listen to while I did housework. I found May the Best Man Win by Mira Lyn Kelly on Overdrive, and this fast-paced romance perfectly fit my reading needs. Title: May the Best Man WinAuthor: Mira Lyn KellySummary: Jase and Emily have a complicated history dating …

Video Time: As Good as Dead by Holly Jackson

The video in which we were disappointed by As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPSLalVglyQ&t=12s

What to Read Next: The Good Girl’s Guide to Murder

Hi Everyone! It's Becky.  A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson is one of the most popular books in my teen room. Here is a list of great YA mysteries to read once you've finished Jackson's trilogy. Everyone in Fairview knows that Andie Bell was killed and that her boyfriend, Sal, was the one that …

Wallflower by Cookie O’Gorman

Hi All! It's Becky. I'm always on the lookout for a cute YA romance. I just finished Cookie O'Gorman's Wallflower, and it was a very adorable teen love story. Title: WallflowerAuthor: Cookie O'GormanOther books I reviewed by this author: Adorkable and Good Girl's Guide to Being Bad Summary: Viola Kent is humiliated when she declares her …

Video Time: Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune

The video in which we were disappointed by Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune. We received eARCs of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOWhrX0SnNs

The Secret Recipe for Moving On by Karen Bischer

Hi All! It's Becky. I've had The Secret Recipe for Moving On at the top of my TBR list for a while. I finally listened to the audiobook, and I was disappointed with this realistic fiction novel.   Title: The Secret Recipe for Moving OnAuthor: Karen BischerNote: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Ellie's life changed when her …

TBR Thursday: Six Angry Girls by Adrienne Kisner

Hi All! It's Becky. I have had Six Angry Girls by Adrienne Kisner on my TBR shelf since it first came out. I finally got to listen to this audiobook, and I didn't like it as much as the author's previous books, but it was still worth reading.   Title: Six Angry GirlsAuthor: Adrienne Kisner Note: I listened …

Reading with the Side of…

Hi All! It's Becky. It seems like every weekend in September, someone I know is celebrating their wedding anniversary. To honor everyone having a wedding anniversary this month here are a few amazing recipes for cupcakes fit for a wedding reception and a list of fun wedding-themed books. Simple Red Wine Cupcakes from Seduction in …

What We’re Excited About

Hi All!  Fall is upon us!  It’s that time of year for pumpkins, cider, and awesome new books.  Here is a shortlist of books being released in October 2021 that we’re excited about: The Shattered Castle by Jennifer A. NielsenRelease Date: October 19 I love Jennifer A. Nielsen's Ascendance series, and I am thrilled there …