Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we love Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon and we kinda of like Yesterday is History by Kosoko Jackson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YF3EA6VyO8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqIYO1liOc8

Middle Grade Book Review: Starfish by Lisa Fipps

Hey all, it's Sarah! Title: Starfish Author: Lisa Fipps Summary: Ellie has rules for being a fat girl, the only thing that will help her survive. Most people in her life body shame her, except for her father and her best friend, who is moving away. Ellie's mother is the worst bully of all, she …

Books to Fall in Love with for Pride Month

Hi All!  It's Becky.  In honor of June being Pride Month I decided to share some amazing LGBTQ romances from the last year. A Complicated Love Story Set In Space by Shaun David Hutchinson Noa wakes up in space tethered to a space ship he doesn't know how he got there. When Noa returns to …

TBR Thursday: The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert

Hi Everyone! It's Becky. I put The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert on the top of my TBR list when I first read the description. I listened to the audiobook, and this cute romance almost lived up to all my expectations. Title: The Kindred Spirits Supper ClubAuthor: Amy E. Reichert Note: I listened to the …

The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver by E. Lockhart

Hi Everyone. It's Becky. I recently re-read The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs, and Me, Ruby Oliver. I was surprised how aspects of this story are more relevant today than when it was originally released. Title: The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby OliverAuthor: …

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 …