Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we kind of liked The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee and we have mixed reactions to Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY36CYmo4oU&t=1s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc6x4v8TNJc

Teen Book Review: Mike by Andrew Norriss

Hello all, it's Sarah! I received this at my library's book buzz from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Summary: Floyd is a tennis star, who has the potential to become one of the youngest and most decorated players of the game. However, Mike has started showing up at his matches. While a …

Pet by Akwaeke Emezi

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky. I kept hearing buzz about the book Pet by Akwaeke Emezi and I knew that had to read it.  I just finished listening to the audio book and it definitely lived up to the hype. Title: Pet Author: Akwaeke Emezi Note: I listened to the audio book. Summary: Jam lives in the …

TBR Thursday: Rules We’re Meant to Break by Natalie Williamson

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I was given Rules We're Meant to Break at a conference last May but I never got around to read it until now.  This was a cute book.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Rules We're Meant to Break Author: Natalie Williamson Summary: Amber's life has always been controlled by her mother's …

Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I was super excited when I received the audio book of Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All through Overdrive.  I had high expectations for this book and it almost lived up to my expectations.  Here are my thoughts: Title: Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All Author: Laura Ruby Note: I listened to …

Teen Book Review: Nightingale by Amy Lukavics

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an eARC on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I have no idea why I requested it, and no idea where I came across the title. This novel was a struggle for me and took months for me to complete it. The book felt very old …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here are my selections for this month. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Title: The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop Author: Carole Boston Weatherford …

Weekly Round-Up: Video Time

The videos in which we didn't love Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren or The Guinevere Deception  by Kiersten White. We received eARCs of The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White from the publisher through NetGalley exchange for an honest review.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnP6-htDZ3g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPSsggJ8s3M

Happy NaNoWriMo!

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  November is a month filled with awesomeness.  We get Thanksgiving, The OSU/Michigan game, and, one of my favorite things: NANoWriMo!   What is NaNoWriMo?  NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month when people are challenged to write a full length novel in just 30 days.  Impossible you say?  Continue reading to see …

Pumpkingheads by Rainbow Rowell

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I am a huge fan of Rainbow Rowell's books so I was super excited when I read that she was writing a graphic novel.  I just finished reading it and here are my thoughts: Title: Pumpkinheads Author: Rainbow Rowell Illustrator: Faith Erin Hicks Other Books I Have Reviewed by Rainbow …