This Is My Brain in Love by I. W. Gregorio

Hi All!  It's Becky, again.  I recently finished listening to the audiobook of This Is My Brain In Love by I. W. Gregorio.  This was a very cute book that had surprising depth. Title: This Is My Brain in Love Author: I. W. Gregorio Note: I listened to the audiobook. Summary: Jocelyn Wu's family owns the …

Teen Book Review: All Our Broken Pieces by LD Crichton

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Title: All Our Broken Pieces Author: L. D. Crichton Book Summary: In a wealthy LA suburb, two broken teens find their way to each other. Lennon's mother recently died and she left early from an impatient …

Mock Mondays: Caldecott

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my choice for this month's Mock Monday! 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: Nesting Author and Illustrator: Henry Cole Summary: Robins bring in the first signs of …

Video Time: Weekly Round-Up

The videos in which we really liked "You Don't Live Here" by Robyn Schneider and we slightly disagree about "I'll Be the One" by Lyla Lee. We received eARCs of these books from the publishers through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw4PLjgLdII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBX08am8F8U

Teen Book Review: The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Title: The Stars and the Blackness Between Them Author: Junauda Petrus Book Summary: Audre lives in Trindad with her extremely religious mother. She finds solace with her spiritualist grandmother and with another young woman she met …

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams

Hi Everyone!  It's Becky.  I was surprised by how much I enjoyed The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams and I knew I wanted to read the squeal as soon as possible.  The second book in the series was different than the first but it was just as enjoyable. Title: Undercover Bromance (Bromance Book Club) …

TBR Thursday: Ghosted by Leslie Margolis

Hi All!  It's Becky.  I received an ARC of Ghosted by Leslie Margolis at Book Expo of America a few years ago but never had a chance to read it.  I finally got a chance to read it and here are my thoughts: Title: Ghosted Author: Leslie Margolis Summary: Ellie Charles is the most popular …

What’s Your Sign: Books For Geminis

Happy almost Memorial Day Everyone!   We have just a few more days until the end of May which will hopefully bring long weekends, nice weather, and the birthdays of all those people born under the Gemini astrological sign.  For those of you not up on your astrological signs these are the people born May …

Teen Book Review: Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I received this as an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Title: Full Disclosure Author: Camryn Garrett Book Summary: At birth, Simone was born with HIV and has coped with it throughout her life. While she isn't embarrassed of her diagnosis, others can be extremely judgemental and …

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 and help us cope with the last few months than with some hot new releases. Becky's List My Calamity Jane (Lady Janies) …