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Review: The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon
Review: The Night Sister by Jennifer McMahon Source: ARC courtesy of Random House of Canada via Goodreads First Reads. Thank you! Expected publication: August 4, 2015 by Doubleday Verdict: Good Book Description: Once the thriving attraction of rural Vermont, the Tower Motel now stands in disrepair, alive only in the memories of Amy, Piper, and… Read more
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Must Read Monday (12): Little Robot & Timmy Failure #4
I’ve been remiss with Must Read Monday for the last few weeks, so it’s nice to welcome it back for its twelfth edition! Must Read Monday is where I spotlight current and/or upcoming releases I am looking forward to. The lists will include all genres I like to read, everything from picture books to comics,… Read more
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Review: How to Write A Novel by Melanie Sumner
Review: How to Write a Novel by Melanie Sumner Source: Digital galley courtesy of Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group/Vintage via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected publication: August 4, 2015 by Vintage Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Aristotle “Aris” Thibodeau, age 12.5, is writing the Great American Novel. According to Write a Novel in Thirty Days! it shouldn’t… Read more
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Picture Book Review: Land Shark by Beth Ferry & Ben Mantle
Review: Land Shark by Beth Ferry, illus. Ben Mantle Source: Hardcopy courtesy of Raincoast Books. Thank you! Expected publication: August 4, 2015 by Chronicle Books Verdict: Very Good/Excellent Book Description: The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark. So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get him…a puppy. Everyone… Read more
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You let one book in and before you know it…
Another wonderful (and very relatable!) bookish comic from Grant Snider: Read more
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Cursed and Curated Blog Tour: Q&A with BR Myers
I have been participating in the Cursed and Curated Blog Tour for Asp of Ascension author BR Myers. If you missed part one, you can check out my review of Myers’ YA mystery! Welcome now to part two, my Q&A on writing processes, literary influences and more, with BR Myers! What is your typical writing… Read more
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Great Picture Books! (6)
If you adore picture books with wonderful rhymes, then be sure to have a look at these three great titles I have recently read: What About Moose? by Corey Rosen Schwartz & Rebecca J. Gomez, illus. Keika Yamaguchi Published: June 9, 2015 by Atheneum Books for Young Readers Source: Digital galley courtesy of Corey Rosen… Read more
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Top Ten Tuesday: Books Celebrating Diverse Characters
Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday! Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. This week: ten books that celebrate diversity and/or diverse characters*! In no particular order, my list of twelve terrific young adult and middle-grade titles and series featuring and celebrating diverse characters: *To borrow from… Read more
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Reviews: The Tea Party in the Woods & The Good Little Book
Review: The Tea Party in the Woods by Akiko Miyakoshi Source: Digital galley courtesy of Kids Can Press via NetGalley. Thank you! Expected publication: August 1, 2015 by Kids Can Press Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Kikko sets out after her father with a forgotten pie for Grandma. When she arrives at a strange house… Read more
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Review: Asp of Ascension by BR Myers (Cursed and Curated Blog Tour)
Review: Asp of Ascension: A Nefertari Hughes Mystery by BR Myers Source: Galley courtesy of Fierce Ink Press. Thank you! Expected publication: July 21, 2015 by Fierce Ink Press Verdict: Very Good Book Description: Nefertari “Terry” Hughes has three rules for surviving high school: #1 Don’t attract attention. #2 Don’t get involved. #3 Don’t make… Read more
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